Norval Foundation Launches Student Art Prize

The inaugural Norval Student Art Prize (NSAP) exhibition opening and prize giving was held at the Norval Foundation on Monday, June 16, on Youth Day; a commemorative day in honour of young people. 

NSAP celebrated young talent between the ages of 7 and 18 years old, and allowed them to share their interpretations of the current group show exhibition at Norval Foundation: We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa and reflect on the theme TO BELONG.

"This student prize marks an exciting step for Norval Foundation in nurturing young talent and reinforcing our commitment to arts education. We are proud to provide a platform where students can engage with South Africa’s history through creative expression." said Caroline Greyling, Norval Foundation museum director.

Each category has three winners, who will be on exhibition at the Norval Foundation from June 16 First-place winners received a six-month bursary to attend the Peter Clarke Art Centre’s Extra-Mural Programme

Second- and third-place winners received an art materials starter pack from Artsource, along with a publication of choice from the Norval Foundation’s collection.

In addition, a wild card prize was granted to a Grade 10 pupil in 2026, offering them a FET design/visual art bursary for the academic year at the Peter Clarke Art Centre.

Cindie Ah Ling, principal of the Peter Clarke Art Centre, said: “At the Peter Clarke Art Centre, our primary mission is to provide high-quality arts education for all. We are thrilled to be part of this special opportunity, as arts education fosters creative problem-solving - a vital skill in addressing complex socio-economic challenges, as exemplified in We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa.”

The Norval Student Art Prize exhibition will be on show and is available for public viewing  . Book an educational school tour by emailing learning@norvalfoundation.org. Children under the age of 18 do not pay a museum entry fee.