DALRO VISUAL ARTS MERIT AWARD

A unique opportunity for emerging artists

Established in 2024, the DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award is a unique opportunity for emerging artists to further accelerate their potential. The Merit award aimed at providing young South African artists the tools they need to elevate their careers and make their mark in the world.
The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award is an initiative designed to support and uplift emerging artists by providing them with a unique opportunity to enhance their artistic skills, gain industry exposure, and develop their creative practice. This prestigious award includes a three-month residency, mentorship sessions and culminates in a solo exhibition.

Be the next DALRO VISUAL ARTS MERIT AWARD WINNER

Are you a passionate visual artist ready to take your work to the next level?

The 2025 VAMA Call Out for Entries will be announced soon. 
If you’re pushing boundaries, exploring new narratives and ready to be seen, this is your opportunity to be recognised , celebrated, and supported.
Follow us on our social media platforms to be the first to know when the call for submissions opens.

In April 2025, we celebrated the highly anticipated Solo Exhibition by the DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award 2024 Winner, Tshepo Bopape – who shared a body of work produced during his residency. His work invited us to confront our spirituality in different kinds of realms.

The exhibition offered art enthusiasts, collectors and the public the opportunity to engage with a curated selection of thought provoking pieces.

Take a look at highlights from Tshepo Bopape’s

Solo Exhibition and Walkabout.

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