Competition Information Sessions

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This session unpacks what it truly means to be an emerging artist and clarifies the kind of engagement Sasol New Signatures seeks, setting realistic expectations for participation in the competition.

Please take careful note of all the competition’s rules. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of entry will result in disqualification.

How to enter
  • Submit your artwork(s) at one of the collection points across the country on Tuesday, 10 June and Wednesday, 11 June 2025 from 10h00 to 16h00.
  • Collection points are located in Bloemfontein (Oliewenhuis Art Museum), Cape Town (Art B Gallery), Durban (KZNSA Gallery), Johannesburg (Sasol Place), Polokwane (Polokwane Art Museum), Gqeberha (Bird Street Gallery – Nelson Mandela University), Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom Museum), and Pretoria (Pretoria Art Museum).
Who can enter
  • Emerging visual artists 18 years or older, who have not yet held a solo exhibition
  • Only South Africa citizens and permanent residents
Who may NOT enter
  • Artists who have held a solo exhibition, except for exhibitions for academic purposes
  • Artists represented by an agent or established art gallery
  • Full-time/permanently employed university lecturers in any art or design disciplines
What type of art can be entered
  • Artworks produced in any medium and process
  • An artist can submit two different artworks
  • The artwork(s) must not exceed the size and weight specifications outlined in the entry form
What to consider before you submit
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