The Strokes of Genius project, which was initiated by Shoprite and Checkers, and is supported by the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Trade and Industry, provides artists and craft workers with the opportunity to gain recognition for their talent by exposing their work to local and international buyers through the visual online gallery,
www.strokesofgenius.co.za
The Strokes of Genius project furthermore aims to harness and develop the wealth of untapped artistic talent of South Africa’s young people. The
Strokes of Genius Arts-in-Schools competition will give secondary school learners throughout South Africa the opportunity to showcase their skills as they are invited to portray the competition theme,
Building Communities through the Arts, in a painting. The best paintings from all provinces will be displayed at a special Strokes of Genius exhibition planned for October this year. Three overall winners will be announced. Winners of the competition will receive a contribution towards further studies in art, as well as a contribution towards the development of their schools’ art programmes.
