Bloemfontein Courant reports the deadline for submissions is 12:00 on Friday, 3 July 2020. All completed submissions must be emailed to nathi@artbanksa.org or posted for ATT: ArtBankSA, National Museum Bloemfontein, 36 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, 9300. Queries must be submitted in writing to the nathi@artbanksa.org.

The ArtBankSA is tasked with purchasing artworks from South African artists, particularly that of emerging artists, in order to lease and sell the artworks to South African government departments, private companies and private individuals.

Submissions can be sent via email or post. Artists are required to meet the following criteria:

• A detailed submission form is required with each submission. Submission forms can be found on the Art Bank of South Africa social media platforms and the website or requested from nathi@artbanksa.org.
• Artists may submit a maximum of five original artworks for consideration.
• Artwork of any medium can be submitted.
• Artwork should have been created by the artist after July 2019.
• Artwork must be of a superior quality and representative of South African contemporary art.
• The artist/artist representative will be required to register on the Central Database System (CSD) and be SARS tax compliant.
• Three-dimensional artwork submissions must be accompanied by images which sufficiently portray the artwork in all its dimensions.
• Clearly indicate the sale price of the artwork including VAT (where applicable) and any other costs.
• Permission for the use of images of the artwork in promotional and educational materials i.e. website, catalogues, etc., will be required.

Non-adherence to the above criteria will result in the application becoming disqualified. Only original, ready-for-purchase artwork will be considered. The decision of the acquisition committee will be final and only successful applicants will be contacted about collection and couriering of artwork to the exhibition venue in due course.

Bloemfontein Courant/Nomaqhawe Ntebele