The NSA Gallery will present its annual eagerly-awaited members exhibition from January 27 to February 14.

The theme for the 2004 NSA members’ exhibition is “diptych”, and artworks were sought from members that conform to two panels, each not exceeding a 15cm x 20cm size constraint.

This exhibition attracts considerable interest every year and is an opportunity for the public to acquaint themselves with the practice of the active membership base of the NSA. The exhibition will include works in all media, and this showcase guarantee attractive artworks at affordable prices. NSA Gallery management also uses this opportunity to give exposure to the positive contribution members make towards the arts in KZN.

The artist who produces the most outstanding work on the 2003 Miniatures Exhibition will be awarded with a floating trophy in the name of Joan Emanuel, made available by the Emanuel family. In addition three cash prizes of R1,000 each will be awarded by a panel of experts for the best entries submitted.

The Main Gallery will host an invited member’s exhibition. Intended as a celebration of prominent members, the exhibition promises to be of a high standard. Invited artists include Hillary Graham, Pascale Chandler, Grace Kotze, Linda Jones, Karen Bradtke, Bernice Stott, Andrew Verster and Marianne Meijer.

The official opening will take place on January 27 at 18h00. More information from NSA curator Storm Janse van Rensburg or Nathi Gumede (Assistant Curator) on 031 202-3686, fax 031 202 3744 or email: iartnsa@mweb.co.za