The Peter Clarke Art Centre (PCAC) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for artists in the form of—Exhibit A.

This exhibition serves as a platform to celebrate both established and emerging artists, offering a space where creativity and artistic expression take center stage. We warmly invite our friends, alumni, students, teachers, adult education participants, and practicing artists to showcase their work in this dynamic event.

To apply follow the link to EXHIBIT A below.

Open Call for Artists

We hope this message finds you in great spirits and creative flow. The Peter Clarke Art Centre (PCAC) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for artists in the form of—Exhibit A.

This exhibition serves as a platform to celebrate both established and emerging artists, offering a space where creativity and artistic expression take center stage. We warmly invite our friends, alumni, students, teachers, adult education participants, and practicing artists to showcase their work in this dynamic event.

More than just an exhibition, Exhibit A is a fundraiser with a purpose. The proceeds will go to:

-Our bursary programme

-Transport

-Upkeep of facilities

 

Important details

The exhibition is separated into two parts – the main exhibition and silent auction.

The Main Exhibition 

The Main Exhibition consists of works that are selected from your applications. They will be displayed with your chosen price. A commission of 30% will go to the Peter Clarke Art Centre if sold. A once off admin fee of R100 per artist is payable on submission.

The Silent Auction

The Silent Auction will be in the upstairs section of the main building and will consist of donated artworks where 100% of the sales will go towards our fundraiser. Attendants will silently bid on artworks within a set timeframe.  The artwork will go to the highest bidder.

Selection process

This is a curated exhibition; submission does not guarantee selection. A maximum of five (5) artworks per artist will be considered. Please refrain from submitting artworks with explicit nudity and violence as the art centre caters for learners from Grade R – Grade 12.

Registration consultation

If you are unable to fill out the necessary details online and need help taking photographs of your artworks we will be available on Tuesday, 8th April and Wednesday, 9th April. Please email info@pcac.co.za for more information.

 

Important dates:

Registration consultation – Tuesday, 8th April and Wednesday, 9th April

Online submission due date – Thursday, 10 April 2025

Selection of artworks  – Monday, 14 April to  Tuesday, 15 April

Notification to artists –  Thursday, 17 April 2025

Delivery of selected artworks to PCAC – Tuesday, 22 April to Friday, 25 April 2025

Installation of exhibition – Monday, 5 May 2025 to Friday, 9 May 2025

Opening – Friday, 16 May 2025 @ 18h00

Exhibition to be open to the public from Friday, 16 May 2025 to Friday, 13 June
2025

Collections of remaining artworks – 17th – 20th June at The Peter Clarke Art Centre