Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Ntombazana Botha
invites members of the media to the Sasol Wax Art award Ceremony. The award was
launched in 2005 to promote innovation and excellence in visual arts. The award
is targeted at artists with substantial exhibition profiles. With a total prize
money of R230 000, the award represents top accolades for professional artists
in South Africa.
Education and skills acquisition remain critical constraints to economic growth
and development. Having noted the skills development challenges in the area of
visual arts, the Department of Arts and Culture and the Sasol Wax Art Award have
launched the Jewellery Outreach Development Initiative. The initiative seeks to
boost skills development and technical excellence in jewellery design. Details
of the ceremony are as follows:
Date: 13 October 2008
Venue: University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway
Campus, Joburg
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Media enquiries: Mack Lewele on 082 450
5076
