WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By entering the competition, you agree to abide by all rules.
• Conditions of entry:
Entrants are to take careful note of the following conditions non-compliance will result in disqualification.
1. Only emerging artists who are 16 years or older who have not yet held a solo exhibition except for an exhibition which was held for academic purposes may enter.
2. Only artists who are citizens or permanent residents of South Africa may participate in this competition.
3. All entries must be accompanied by the following documentation: Completed and signed entry form Copy of RSA ID / Permanent Residents Permit
4. An artist may only enter a maximum of one work for the competition
5. All works should be the original artistic creation of the participating artist and may not be constitute any infringement of copyright.
6. No copies of artwork done by other artists may be used as reference images.
7. A reference photograph, on a phone or printed copy, may be used by the artist on the competition day.
8. Only materials supplied by BoM Talent Search on the day of the competition may be used for the various media. No other additional materials may be brought into the competition facility.
9. The competition work time is 5 hours, divided into two sessions with a mandatory half hour break in between, plus set-up and clear-up time allocations.
10. Entrants are to clearly state which medium they wish to work in.
11. Once the completed registration form has been submitted, the date and medium cannot be changed, however BoM Talent Search reserves the right to change the date should there be too many entrants. In this event the entrant will be notified via email by no later than 14 August 2025.
12. Completed, signed registration forms are to be submitted by no later than 13 August 2025.
13. A Parent/Guardian signature, as consent to enter, must be on all entries of children younger than 18.
14. Although the artworks will receive professional care and the usual and reasonable safety precautions will apply, BoM does not take responsibility for damage or loss of artworks.
RISKS
15. BoM does not take responsibility for any injury to any person participating in this competition or for any lost or damage to personal property.
16. By entering this art competition, you are granting BoM a non-exclusive right to reproduce images of your artwork for the purposes of advertising the event, on our websites, newsletters, and social media accounts and those of our promotional partners.
