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Free State Young Artist Competition puts spotlight on plastic pollution and solutions

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The National Museum in Bloemfontein is celebrating Youth Month by hosting the Free State Young Artist Competition. This year’s theme is ‘Made with Plastic’. Students and learners are encouraged to participate in the competition and create art inspired by plastic pollution's effects, challenges, and solutions. Carien Van Eck, creative from the National Museum joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the entry process and 3 categories. Entries close on the 2nd of Aug.
11 Jun 2025 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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