Silapha – A Celebration of Presence, Solidarity and Making A Difference
Event Type: Exclusive Auction
Date: 15 March 2025
Venue: Welgemeend
Address: 2 Welgemeend Road, Gardens, Cape Town
Join us for the Silapha Artists Competition in support of Make A Difference Foundation! This is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talents while benefitting our education and leadership programme in South Africa.
Categories:
- Talented Scholars or Student
- Upcoming Artists
- Established Artists
Artwork Submission Guidelines
- Medium: Artists can submit works in any medium (e.g. painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc.).
- Size: There are no restrictions on size; artists are encouraged to submit pieces that best represent their vision, however only one piece per artist will be selected.
- Theme: Submissions should reflect themes of empowerment, community, and leadership, aligning with the mission of the Silapha event.
- Presentation: Works should be presented professionally. Framed pieces should be ready for hanging, and sculptures should be stable for display. If not framed, we will gladly assist to do so.
- Submission: Interested artists should submit their portfolio, biographical information, and a description of their artwork/s.
Submission Deadline: 21 February 2025
Recognition:
- The top three artists from each category will be included in the Silapha Exclusive Auction, overseen by the highly skilled auctioneer Ariella Kuper.
- The top three artists form each category will be invited to the event.
- Social media posts will feature the top three artists in each category.
- At the conclusion of the Silapha Exclusive Auction, the work of the artist whose piece performed the best on the auction in each category, will be invited to participate in our UK auction on 2 October 2025.
- A panel, led by Francois Pienaar – 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning captain and Founder & Executive Chairman of the MAD Leadership Foundation – will select the artworks for inclusion in the auction. His expertise will ensure a high standard of creativity and impact.
Herewith a glimpse of our 2024 event: Silapha Art Auction – Make A Difference Leadership Foundation
If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, please contact: Madeleine (madeleine@madleadership.org | 082 381 5074)
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