TARGETING TALENT YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES
Hey, teachers, parents, and young creators … your moment is here!
Every classroom, every home, every sketchbook holds a spark of something extraordinary. That quiet kid in the back row doodling galaxies? The teen turning recycled junk into bold statements? The little one mixing colors like they’re inventing magic? Targeting Talent is built for them. And for you.
This isn’t just another school project or fridge-door masterpiece. It’s a real gallery spotlight: professional exhibition, expert judges, prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in every age group, and the chance for families, friends, and the whole Port Elizabeth community to see what these young minds are truly capable of.
The future of art is walking through the door right now… and it’s wearing paint-splattered sneakers.
Ready to help a young artist take aim?
Entries close 22 June 2026.
Key Details at a Glance
- Who can enter?
Young creatives aged 5–19 (inclusive) - Maximum entries:
1 artwork per participant - Entry fee
R20 per artwork (cash or card on delivery) - Sponsored entries available
If the fee is a barrier, email a motivational letter to info@artontarget.co.za - Deadline for delivery:
20 June 2026 (09:00–13:00) or 22 June 2026 (09:00–16:00) – no late entries accepted - Venue:
Art on Target Gallery, 2 Target Kloof, Essexvale, Port Elizabeth - Opening function:
Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 11:00 (FREE ENTRY. Bring family & friends!) - Viewing period:
27 June – 11 July 2026 - Collection:
13–15 July 2026 (specific times on entry form)
Themes – Choose One & Make It Your Own
- Dreams and Imagination
- Our Natural World
- Identity and Reflection
- Reimagining the Future
Interpret the theme in any way you please. There are no wrong answers, only your unique voice.
Accepted Media & Rules
- All original works welcome: painting, printmaking, graphite, mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture, digital (printed at your cost), and more.
- Strictly no AI-generated imagery or copies of other artists’ works.
- Sizes: A5 minimum to A3 maximum (2D, portrait/landscape); 3D max 40 × 40 × 40 cm.
- All pieces must be complete, dry, neat, and presentable (points deducted for creases, stains, etc.).
Prizes & Recognition
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded in each age category: 5–7, 8–12, 13–15, and 16–19
- All submitted works exhibited and professionally photographed
- Winners announced publicly at the opening (with images shared on social media & website – permission granted via entry form)
- Optional sales: Indicate on form (gallery takes 30% commission)
How to Enter
- Create your original artwork inspired by one of the themes.
- Download and complete the entry form (PDF link below).
- Deliver your work + completed form + R20 fee to Art on Target Gallery on 20 or 22 June 2026.
- That’s it! Your talent is now on target!
Questions?
Email info@artontarget.co.za or follow us on Instagram/Facebook for updates.