The Sasol New Signatures Art Competition is one for the most enduring art competitions in the South African art landscape. Every year, hundreds of emerging artists enter the competition with the hope that their work will be selected and receive the ultimate recognition – the grand prize of R100 000 and the opportunity for a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum. Whether they win or not, artists use the Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts competition as a space to showcase their work, to connect with galleries and art lovers, and build their portfolios.

Sasol’s support of the Visual Arts extends to its vast collection of contemporary South African art, mainly housed at Sasol Place in Sandton. Alongside some of the leading artists in South African art history, the Sasol Art Collection features many artworks by finalists included in the competition. 

Final judging will take place on Monday, 4 August 2025. The 2025 Sasol New Signatures exhibition, showcasing the work of the finalists, will be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from Thursday, 4 September to Sunday, 2 November 2025.