Artist from Klerksdorp wins grand prize in national art competition

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The ARTi Gallery in Klerksdorp recently hosted its first annual national art competition with the vision of making dreams come true in Africa. Michelle Thöle-van Zyl, ARTi Gallery Programme Director, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat.

The finalists in each of the categories were announced early in December with the gala event being hosted on the 9th of December 2023. Michelle proudly shares details about the overall winner’s art piece.

Artists young and old can be assured that this competition will be back in 2024. See all the finalists and winners, here: https://artigallery.co.za/
13 Dec 2023 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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