Congratulations to Lady Skollie, winner of the 2022 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Arts.  

Receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist Award is a pinnacle point: this is one of the most prestigious prizes offered to South African artists under the age of 35. Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners are celebrated as national treasures, and many have gone on to find new audiences on the African continent and achieve international acclaim. Previous winners include William Kentridge, Brett Murray, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi, and Blessing Ngobeni among others.

The National Arts Festival established the Young Artist Awards in 1981 to acknowledge emerging young South African artists who demonstrated outstanding artistic talent. These prestigious awards are presented annually to deserving artists in different disciplines – dance, jazz, music, theatre, visual art, performance art and film – affording them national exposure and acclaim. 

“The 2022 Standard Bank Artists are a cutting edge and diverse group of creatives that are defining the South African cultural moment. We look forward to their fresh perspectives and original performances at the 2023 National Arts Festival.” - Monica Newton, National Arts Festival CEO

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