EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAMME FIRST THURSDAYS POP-UP EXHIBITIONS: CITY OF CAPE TOWN

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Deadline

23 November 2024

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Opportunity Description

We are excited to announce the OPEN CALL for applications for the Emerging Artists Programme First Thursdays pop-up exhibitions!

About the Programme:

The programme includes:

  • 1-Day Exhibition Readiness Workshops
  • Hands-On Experience in Exhibitions
  • 3 Week Exhibition Opportunity

Opening Exhibition during First Thursdays.

Extended exhibition (3-weeks)

Additional Benefits:

  • Practical Experience and Involvement in Exhibition Planning and Execution
  • Constructive Feedback and Guidance
  • Peer Review and Collaboration

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is open to emerging artists living in Cape Town. We invite:

  • Artists aged 18 and above.
  • Under-resourced artists, artists without formal training, in the early stages of their careers, or artists with formal training who are still in the early stages of their careers and considered emerging.
  • Artists with visual artwork ready for exhibition.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow these steps:

  • Complete the attached application form.
  • Include an artist statement or biography.
  • List the intended exhibition artworks with titles, prices, and dimensions.
  • Provide photographs of each artwork (images should not be smaller than 1000 pixels) in JPEG or PNG format.

Workshop, Exhibition and Application Closing Dates:

Exhibition Readiness Workshop: 21 September 2024

  • Pop-up Exhibition: 3 October 2024
  • Applications Close: 16 September 2024

Exhibition Readiness Workshop: 19 October 2024

  • Pop-up Exhibition: 7 November 2024
  • Applications Close: 7 October 2024

Exhibition Readiness Workshop: 14 November 2024

  • Pop-up Exhibition: 5 December 2024
  • Applications Close: 23 November 2024

For more information and for the application form, email emerging@capetown.gov.za or WhatsApp 068 241 4526.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!