If you are an artist and want to see your work displayed in a public space, then read further.
The City of Cape Town has launched a mural design competition that encourages local artists to enter their artworks, which will potentially be painted on the wall of the Manenberg Contact Centre.
The winner of the competition will be given the equipment to paint their artwork on the centre in Vygieskraal Road, reports the Cape Argus.
Mayco member for community services and health, Zahid Badroodien, says: “Mural projects can play an important role as they help to transform spaces and communities, while contributing to social and economic development.
“We hope to demonstrate ways in which art can contribute towards transformation in vulnerable communities with this mural project, establish a positive and stronger neighbourhood identity, make art more accessible to everyone and improve our public facilities and spaces.
“We live in concrete and asphalt jungles and murals can have therapeutic benefits.
“They create a tangible sense of place and destination, and at the same time they add colour and character to our urban environment.
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“I want to encourage artists to participate in the competition,” he said.
Complete the application form on the City’s website or at any library. Submit it with your mural design.
Designs must be on A3-sized paper. Enter at the library or email a pdf to [email protected].
Entries close tomorrow.