Lithuba Lakho: This is your chance
If you missed the digital selection call-out then you can attend one of the in-person selections next week.
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are calling for works to be submitted for the exhibition, LITHUBA LAKHO: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE.
We will be looking for high technical ability in all submissions. Please note you must indicate if you want the work judged in the art or craft section.
Visual art - work that has an emotional impact and expresses a unique vision, idea, or feelings. The emphasis will be on looking for work that tells the unique story through a well-executed medium of visual art.
Craft – shows the mastery of a tangible skill, is utilitarian in nature and we will focus on goods which are functional and service a purpose and/or relate to interior design. The emphasis will be on the visual impact of the material and method.
We will be looking for the top ten VISUAL ART and top ten CRAFT submissions for a unique exhibition which will open at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum on 20 February until 22 March 2025.
A top prize of R 15 000 will be awarded in both the visual art and craft submissions. Second prize winner in both the visual art and craft will receive prize money of R 10 000 each, and the third prize winner for both visual art and craft will receive R 5000 each.
We are looking for works by artists who work and live in the Eastern Cape and have made a significant contribution to the art of the region. Each artist can submit a maximum of THREE works for selection.
Submission:
You may bring your works to one of the following venues:
4 February 2025 : 11:00 – 13:00 @ Fort Hare University Art Department
5 February 2025: 9:00 - 11:00 @ SA One Stop Shop in East London
5 February 2025: 14:30 – 16:30 @ Settlers Monument in Makhanda
7 February 2025: 11:00 – 13:00 @ Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Gqeberha
You may request that the entry form be emailed to you or you may complete it at the venue.
For more information contact:
Nomabaso Bedeshe on cell: 079 694 0618 and email: nbedeshe@mandelametro.gov.za
Emma O' Brien on cell: 079 490 0690 and email: eobrien@mandelametro.gov.za
Athenkosi Baliso on cell: 0833963473 and email: abaliso@ecdc.co.za
Masimzukise Jack on cell: 0635021051 and email: mjack@ecdc.co.za