Submissions to the Spier Contemporary, a major new South African visual arts exhibition and award close next week. Artists are encouraged to finalise and deliver their work/s to one of the 13 selection centres around the country between August 27 and 31.

Any artist permanently living in SA and over 21 years old can enter. There is no restriction other than that the work submitted must not endanger anyone. Finalists will be selected from across the country and their work will be exhibited at venues across South Africa in 2007-2008. At total of R700,000 has been allocated to be shared between seven winning artists will receive finances with which to finance their choice of career development.

Entry forms from Spier Contemporary Office on 021 881 3116 or visit www.spiercontemporary.co.za

In KZN artwork can be submitted to the Durban Art Gallery. More information on 031 311 2264/332 7286.