The Art Gallery of the Durban Institute of Technology (DIT), formerly Technikon Natal, invites submissions to the 15th annual Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition which is most spectacular feature amongst the National Creative Art Youth Festival programmes.

The competition aims to stimulate creativity amongst young people of KZN, exhibit their works of art and through, substantial cash awards, encourage them to pursue their artistic endeavours.

The competition is open to all young people under the age of 21 on January 1 2002, whether at school, in tertiary institutions or independents. Artworks in any media are accepted, these will be selected by a panel of judges and prizes will be allocated as stipulated in the entry forms.

Entry forms are available at the Durban Art Gallery (City Hall), NSA Gallery (Bulwer Road), and at the Durban Institute of Technology Art Gallery. Entry forms may be photocopied and an entry form must accompany each work.

The closing date for submission of all entries is August 7 and works should be presented by 16h00 at the Durban Institute of Technology Art Gallery (formerly Technikon Natal Gallery), First Floor, Cecil Renaud Library Block, Mansfield Road. Gallery Hours Monday to Thursday (08h30 – 16h00) and Friday (08h30 – 12h00).

The exhibition runs from August 14 to 29. Contact the professional officer (Reginald Letsatsi) at the DIT Art Gallery on 031 204 2207 (o/h).