The 2000 FNB Vita Art Prize public nomination year is drawing to a close. This exciting, often controversial competition, held in collaboration with the Sandton Civic Gallery was introduced in 1996 in response to the need for acknowledgement of cutting edge, South African contemporary art. Up to six artists will be chosen by a panel of judges as well as through the public votes, each of whom will receive R8,000 towards producing work for a group exhibition to be held at the Sandton Civic Gallery, Johannesburg, from July 25 to August 26. One overall winner will be chosen from these works to receive the grand prize totalling R30,000.

Members of the public are invited to nominate any artist countrywide whose work has been exhibited in a recognised gallery between January and December 1999. Simply complete the nomination form available in all participating galleries and return postage-paid to FNB Vita Awards. Closing date for public nominations for the FNB Vita Art Prize is January 31.

Details or nomination forms from (011) 442 8435