Call for Entries – Umtiza Arts Festival Art Auction Exhibition
Dear Artist,
I hope this message finds you well and inspired in your creative practice.
The Ann Bryant Art Gallery is delighted to announce that we are now officially calling for entries for our Open Call Art Auction Exhibition, which will open on 24 July 2026 as part of the Umtiza Arts Festival.
This year's exhibition presents an exceptional opportunity for participating artists. The gallery has entered into an exciting collaboration with Thompson Prop, creating the opportunity for selected artworks to be promoted to a far wider audience than ever before.
Thompson Prop has generously committed to supporting our local artists by showcasing and auctioning selected works on their Auction Station platform. This platform reaches a national and international audience of more than 50,000 registered users, including previous overseas buyers, providing exposure that would otherwise be difficult to achieve.
We warmly invite all artists to submit their work for consideration in this year's exhibition and auction. Whether you are an emerging or established artist, this is an opportunity to present your work to collectors locally, nationally, and internationally.
Should you have any questions regarding submissions or the exhibition, please feel free to contact me directly on 083 501 3392.
We look forward to receiving your entries and to showcasing the exceptional talent of our region.
Warm regards,
Leon du Preez
Ann Bryant Art Gallery
EAST LONDON FINE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION
“ANYTHING BUT PAINTING”
Opening: Friday 24 JULY 2026
at 18h00 for 18h30
Every year, on the East London Fine Art Society’s Annual Exhibition Calendar shows the date of the established “Anything but Painting” exhibition.
The East London Fine Art Society invites artists to submit their artwork on the theme “Anything but Painting” which can be woodwork, beadwork, leatherwork, sculpture, needlework, or simply anything where painting is not the dominant media.
Please submit your work on or before Monday13th July 2026 cut off time 4pm..