The Norval Foundation and its Learning Centre are proud to announce the launch of the Norval Student Art Prize (NSAP) in collaboration with Peter Clarke Art Centre and ARTSAUCE; an exciting initiative aimed at inspiring young artists and fostering creative expression among learners aged 7 to 18 years old.
“This prize marks an exciting step for Norval Foundation in nurturing young talent and reinforcing our commitment to arts education. We are proud to provide a platform where students can engage with South Africa’s history through creative expression.” says Caroline Greyling, Norval Foundation Museum Director.
- The competition provides a platform for students to share their artistic interpretations of the current group show exhibition: We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa and reflect on the theme TO BELONG.
Closing date for submissions is on 12 May 2025, thereafter all submissions will be reviewed and scored by a panel of judges’ using a point system. The highest scoring art works in each age category – Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, and FET – will be unveiled and announced at the NSAP exhibition opening on 16 June 2025. The exhibition at Norval Foundation will be a space frequently used for educational tours, facilitated by the Learning Centre.
Norval Student Art Prize (NSAP) Categories & Prizes
Each category will recognise three winners. First-place winners will be awarded a six-month bursary to attend the Peter Clarke Art Centre’s Extra-Mural Programme. Second- and third-place winners will receive an art materials starter pack from ARTSAUCE, along with a publication of choice from the Norval Foundation’s collection. In addition, an exciting Wild Card Prize has been introduced, which will be granted to a Grade 10 learner in 2026, offering them a FET Design/Visual Art bursary for the 2026 academic year at the Peter Clarke Art Centre.
Cindie Ah Ling, Principal of the Peter Clarke Art Centre, stated: “At the Peter Clarke Art Centre, our primary mission is to provide high-quality arts education for all. We are thrilled to be part of this special opportunity, as arts education fosters creative problem-solving – a vital skill in addressing complex socio-economic challenges, as exemplified in We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa.”
The Prize is a unique opportunity for student artists to have their work displayed in a professional museum setting, reinforcing the importance of youth perspectives in shaping South Africa’s cultural landscape.
To participate, learners are encouraged to visit the We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa exhibition and submit their artworks for consideration. Full details on entry requirements, the application form, submission deadlines, and judging criteria can be found, here.
Book an educational tour by emailing learn@norvalfoundation.org. Children under the age of 18 do not pay a Museum entry fee.
WHAT: Norval Student Art Prize
WHERE: Norval Foundation,
WHEN: Applications close:12 May 2025 Exhibition opening:16 June 2025 (Youth Day)
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