2007 PPC Young Concrete Sculptor Awards

South Africa's leading cement producer, PPC Cement, would like to invite all artists 'young' in the art of sculpting to participate in the 2007 PPC Young Concrete Sculptor Awards. The competition is open to sculptors who are 18 years and older, or who have no formal training and have recently become acquainted with concrete as a medium.

Prize money of R20 000 will be awarded to the winner of each of the two equally important categories: Best Sculptor on Exhibition; and Technical Excellence in Concrete Sculpture.

R7 500 will be awarded to the runners up in each category and a R2 500 merit award will be awarded in each category.

Further information and entry forms may be obtained from either Beth Harris at PPC Cement, Sandton,

Tel: (011) 386 9095

Fax:(011)386 9108

beth.harris@ppc.co.za

or

Nandi Hilliard at Association of Arts Pretoria,

Tel: (012) 346 3100

Fax: (012) 346 3125

www.artsassociationpta.co.za

Photographic entries for pre-selection are due by September 20 while chosen works for final judging need to be submitted by October 24. The official prize-giving ceremony and opening of the two week exhibition will take place at the Association of Arts Pretoria on October 13