The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award 2024 Winner Solo Exhibition Opening and Walkabout
In 2024 we partnered with The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize (BNAP) to establish The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award. This Merit Award is a unique opportunity for young South African artists to accelerate their careers and make their mark in the art world.
DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award is a unique opportunity for emerging artists
The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award is a comprehensive residency programme that supports and celebrates emerging talent.
The 2024 winner of this award received:
A working studio at Ellis House in Johannesburg for nine months (from 1 June 2024 to 31 March 2025).
A stipend for materials and framing.
A living allowance.
A solo exhibition at the prestigious DALRO Gallery in Johannesburg.
Access to a rich programme of crit-sessions, workshops, and exhibitions, in collaboration with the Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize Residency.
Mentorship from industry experts on various aspects of the art business, such as registration, finance, market, and gallery relations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a young artist to grow as a creator of artist work, create a body of work, and share their vision with the world.
