35th Edition of Absa LâAtelier challenges young African artists to âAct their Artâ
6 April 2021
Proudly African bank Absa, in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), officially opened applications for the 2021 Absa L Atelier art competition, and invite young artists from across the continent to enter.
Since its inception 35 years ago, the Absa L Atelier has showcased and continues to invest in some of the finest young artists from the 12 African countries where Absa has a presence. With this year s theme The Act of Art , we are calling on our continent s fearless creators to act now and enter. This competition will once again provide an opportunity for visual artists to respond and make their voices heard. We are committed to putting the basic building blocks in place to ensure that young artists from across the African continent can reimagine their futures and bring their possibility to life, says Dr Paul Bayliss, S