Free State artists are invited to apply for possible selection for a two-day practical mentorship programme for emerging artists presented by renowned South African artist, Willie Bester.
The Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition was established in 2016 by Bloemfontein law firm, Phatshoane Henney Attorneys, as a unique visual arts competition for Free State province artists. Now in its second year, the competition continues to provide an excellent platform for Free State artists to showcase their talent and contemporary Free State art, thereby allowing them to benefit from the exposure the competition provides.
The Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition is proudly presented in association with Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Oliewenhuis Art Museum is a satellite of the National Museum, Bloemfontein, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture.
We believe that education is a vital element for the successful continuance of this competition and we therefore offer a two-day practical mentorship programme for emerging artists presented by renowned South African artist, Willie Bester. We hereby open the platform for Free State artists to apply for this amazing opportunity!
This mentorship opportunity will take place from 9:00 to 16:00 on the 8th and 9th of November 2017 at the sculpture studio of the Department of Design and Studio Art at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein.
The procedure for the practical mentorship is as follows:
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Willie Bester and a group of emerging artists will conduct a workshop that will focus on creating an assemblage sculpture with found objects. |
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The group will be divided into smaller groups, but ultimately each participant will create their own sculpture under the guidance of Willie Bester. |
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ONLY 4 PUBLIC PLACES ARE AVAILABLE. |
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All applicants will have to submit a formal proposal and a fair selection process will take place by an appointed committee. |
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Applicants must have some previous knowledge about working with heavy duty machinery, such as those used for welding and grinding. |
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Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
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During the workshop Willie Bester and selected participants will create an assemblage sculpture representing a mask. This can be an African, contemporary or abstract mask, or a mask representing your alter ego!
In order to qualify for the selection process, please submit the following on or before Friday, 27 October at Oliewenhuis Art Museum:
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Preliminary sketches |
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At least three metal found objects (scrap metal) and two other found objects (for use or inspiration) such as shoes, bones, tin cans, newspaper clippings, pages of books or wood |
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A brief preliminary conceptual statement (what do you want to say or comment on) relating to the provided theme |
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A brief artist CV |
Successful candidates will be notified by Friday, 3 November 2017.
Do not miss out on this opportunity! For more information contact Yolanda de Kock at yolanda@nasmus.co.za or 051 0110 525 (ext 200).
