Competition news

Adéle Opperman’s brilliant artwork by ballpoint pen not only secured her position as one of the top artists in the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, but also lead to her work being included in Phatshoane Henney Attorneys’ permanent art collection.

Jessica Hansen’s mesmerising ceramic artworks with strong social commentary were the public’s favourite in the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, the result being that the public voted in droves for her to win the Public Choice Award!

One would not expect dry land to capture anyone's imagination.  Yet Louis Krüger's thrilling and innovative digital photo montages depicting the vast, dry landscape of the Northern Cape, has won him a Merit Award at the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

"Be brave. Be bold. And enter."

It is not every day that a medical doctor and public health medicine specialist not only creates art in his spare time, but also wins a Runner-Up Prize in a prestigious competition such as the Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

Before tasting the sweet joy of winning the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, Mandi-Anne Bezuidenhout, has had to overcome many personal challenges.

Mandi-Anne Bezuidenhout has been announced as the overall winner of the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein.

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.