Left to right: Sylvester Thamsanqa (Thami) Majela, Msaki, Mahlatsi Mokgonyana (Theatre Duo), Linda Sikhakhane, Billy Langa (Theatre Duo), LADY SKOLLIE, and Koleka Putuma. Photographer: Themba Mokase
What do you see when you look at an artist? Where their greatness begins or how far it grows?
The Standard Bank Young Artist Awards.
Meet the greatest of our human expression.
What do you see when you look at an artist? Where their greatness begins or how far it grows?
From visual art, to dance, jazz, music, theatre and poetry, the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards is an annual award programme for artists who have demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen field. The awards, established in 1981 by the National Arts Festival is a sought-after accolade. It is both a badge of honour and a golden opportunity; a recognition of creativity, originality, talent, hard work, ambition and imagination – and a platform on which to build in pursuit of new artistic achievements.
The winners are also given the opportunity to showcase their work at the National Arts Festival, with substantial financial support provided through Standard Bank.
Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival are proud to present the six Standard Bank Young Artists for 2022: LADY SKOLLIE (Visual Arts), Koleka Putuma (Poetry), Msaki (Music), Mahlatsi Mokgonyana and Billy Langa (Theatre Duo), Thamsanqa Majela (Dance) and Linda Sikhakhane (Jazz).
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MSAKI "MUSIC"
LADY SKOLLIE "VISUAL ART"
LINDA "JAZZ"
KOLEKA "POETRY"
THAMI "DANCE"
BILLY & MAHLATSI "THEATRE"
Credits:
Agency Copywriter: Siyabonga Moloi
Agency Art Director: Unathi Dyani
Agency Producer: Tsholofelo Muller
Art Director/Stylist: Samantha Mosala
Brand Representative (Client): Desiree Pooe (Head of Sponsorships), Dianne Graney (Marketing Manager| Arts), Nirasha Basanth (Brand Specialist)
Chief Creative Officer: Neo Mashigo
Creative Director: Sonya Oelschig
Editing Company: Tessa Ford Post Production
Editor: Tessa Ford
Executive Creative Director: Mohlalefi Lentsoane
Film Director: Themba Mokase
Film Production Company: Red Hot Ops
Music & Sound Composition: Jo Darling & Anathi Sounds
Photographer: Themba Mokase
Post Production Facility: Tessa Ford Post Production
Producer: Tsholofelo Muller & Caroline Symmonds
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