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The year in review: global impact continued
Upliftment through sponsorship continued
Sasol New
Signatures
Initiated by the Association of Arts Pretoria in
1967 and sponsored by Sasol since 1990, Sasol
New Signatures is the longest running art
competition in the country. The competition
plays a pivotal role in unearthing new talent,
providing a platform from which emerging
artists can launch careers. In addition, the
competition forms part of the National
Curriculum for final year art students.
The competition is open to all South African
citizens and residents over the age of 18. It is
the only national art competition that has no
age limit and no entry fee. The competition is
held annually with a total prize value of
R175 000,00 – first prize R100 000,00,
runner-up R25 000,00 and five R10 000,00
merit awards. The winner is given the
opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the
Pretoria Art Museum the year following
their win.
The competition, supported by the Sasol
corporate art collection, documents the
history of our country through visual art’s
freedom of expression.
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