Information Sessions

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES 2023 | INFORMATION SESSION 1

With the submission dates for the Sasol New Signatures Art competition around the corner, we’ve put together a series of Information Sessions led by Dr Pfunzo Sidogi, Chairperson of Sasol New Signatures, and Cate Terblanche, Art Curator for the Sasol Art Collection.  In these interviews they cover a variety of topics aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions, as well as providing tips and insights into the various aspects of the competition.

In the first Information Session, they discuss the general conditions of the competition, explain how to go about entering the competition, as well as providing insights into who may enter and the types of artworks which may be entered.

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES 2023 | INFORMATION SESSION 2

In the second Sasol New Signatures Information Session, Dr Pfunzo Sidogi and Cate Terblanche discuss frequently asked questions relating to the Entry Form, including the various restrictions applied to submissions, copyright and the model release form.

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES | INFORMATION SESSION 3

In the third Sasol New Signatures Information Session, practical considerations such as presentation, framing and the installation of various types of artworks are discussed. This session includes several practical hints on getting artworks ‘hang ready’.

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES | INFORMATION SESSION 4

In the fourth Sasol New Signatures Information Session, the supporting documents required for submissions are unpacked. These include the artist’s biography, CV and artist’s statement.

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES | INFORMATION SESSION 5

In this fifth Sasol New Signatures Information Session, the discussion centres around the judging process, both regional and final judging rounds.

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES | INFORMATION SESSION 6

The sixth Sasol New Signatures Information Session covers what judges look for in winning works.