"The standard of entries was extremely high this year and the judges remarked on the fact that there were several works of exceptional quality. It's exciting to know that these young dynamos will soon be enriching the city's and the country's arts, culture and creative industries with their creations," said Alba Letts, on behalf of the City of Joburg's Community Development: Arts, Culture and Heritage Directorate.
Winners
The runners-up received a package of complimentary tickets valued at approximately R2000, to see the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium, the South African Tattoo at Montecasino, Moving into Dance Mophatong's production of 'Hotel', by Mark Hawkins at the Market Theatre, and selected shows at the Joburg Theatre during the City of Joburg's Arts Alive International Festival in September.
The curated exhibition of the nominees' and winners' works is open to the public from 25 August to 30 September 2011. For more, go to www.joburg.org.za/culture.