Competition news

May 2017
Artist on the map after winning Public Choice Award

Artist on the map after winning Public Choice Award

The beautifully elegant works the young Carmen van Staden (22) entered into the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition was the overwhelming favourite among art lovers, resulting in her winning the Public Choice Award.

April 2017
Musician’s winning work remembers Reeva, Jayde - and Ayanda

Musician’s winning work remembers Reeva, Jayde - and Ayanda

Strong social commentary is displayed in the striking mixed media drawing entitled “We are responsible for the image, for Ophelia, Reeva, Jade and Ayanda” that led to Sandy Little (29) receiving a Merit Award at the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

March 2017
Exciting prize addition announced at 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition launch

Exciting prize addition announced at 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition launch

Following the success of last year’s competition, the much anticipated 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, presented by Phatshoane Henney Attorneys in association with Oliewenhuis Art Museum, was launched this week, spearheaded by a motivational presentation by acclaimed South African artist, Willie Bester.
Drought inspires vibrant oil painting

Drought inspires vibrant oil painting

A vibrant oil painting inspired by the droughts which have gripped South Africa for some time now, bestowed upon Mothobi Mefane (48) from Bloemfontein the title of Merit Award Winner in 2016’s first Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition.

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February 2017
Willie Bester to present information session at launch of 2017 New Breed Art Competition

Willie Bester to present information session at launch of 2017 New Breed Art Competition

Following the success of last year’s competition, Phatshoane Henney Attorneys, in association with Oliewenhuis Art Museum, is launching the 2017 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition on Wednesday, the 15th of March.
Ceramic wedding dress named Runner-up of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

Ceramic wedding dress named Runner-up of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

When one gets close to the statuesque ceramic wedding dress for which Helena de Waal (37) was awarded the title of Runner-up of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition, it is rather difficult to fathom how she managed to assemble this almost 1,5 metres tall creation. She revealed to competition coordinator, Magdel Louw, just how she accomplished such a feat.
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December 2016
Magnificent porcelain - winner of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

Magnificent porcelain - winner of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition

A magnificently detailed artistic creation consisting of nine white porcelain birds, each mounted in its own wood-and-glass box, has bestowed on Toni Pretorius (32) the title of overall winner of the very first Phatshoane Henney New Breed Competition in November last year. 
November 2016
Netwerk24 and Volksblad: Pretorius wins New Breed with 'enchanting art'

Netwerk24 and Volksblad: Pretorius wins New Breed with 'enchanting art'

Elretha Britz from Volksblad and Netwerk24 interviewed New Breed Art Competition winner, Toni Pretorius, on her winning work and found out a bit more about her background and upbringing.
Winners of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition announced

Winners of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition announced

On 17 November the winners of the 2016 Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Oliewenhuis Art Museum.
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October 2016

Website abuzz with votes for the Public Choice Award

The Phatshoane Henney New Breed Art Competition website is absolutely buzzing with voters voting for their favourite artists to win the Public Choice Award.
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