ARTIST APPLICATION FORM

1. Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) is a Non-Profit Organization that consists of Directors, Advisory Board Members and a Team of consultants & volunteers.

2. OCTH practical support of promoting artists, includes: Exhibit artwork, promote artist, copywriting, graphic designing, printing, conceptualize the exhibition, research, curate artwork, venue, set designing, marketing & advertising, opportunity to sell artwork, a wider audience, media attention, logistics - planning and executing exhibition.

3. OCTH reserves the right to choose participants for exhibitions at their own discretion.

4. Unless otherwise specified by Directors or/and unless adequate funding is available from the NPO, successful applicants must have readily available artwork or artwork to be completed (at own cost) before the designated exhibition deadline.

5. Successful applicants and artwork must align with the NPO's core values and mission.

6. Successful applicants will be informed by OCTH about the expected exhibition dates for the calendar year.

7. An Artist Agreement between successful applicants and OCTH will be drawn up concerning the exhibition.

8. Applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year. However, applicants who send at the earliest, stand a better chance of filling the calendar dates for the year.

9. Please note that there is a list of expenses involved in hosting a researched interactive exhibition and promoting Artists. As a Non-Profit initiative, OCTH relies on donations, fundraisers, sponsorships, funding and collaborations.

10. Therefore, no solo-exhibitions unless Directors and Curator come to a unanimous decision, and there is enough Artwork to justify a solo-exhibition.

11. The feedback regarding the rejection of your proposal is given at the Director's discretion.

*As a nonprofit organization, we want to clarify that our primary role is not to serve as agents for artists. While we are dedicated to supporting marginalized artists, our work does not involve direct representation of these individuals. Instead, our mission as a team focuses on amplifying and elevating marginalized artists by developing and showcasing their artwork while honouring cultural heritage through educational initiatives. While we do facilitate artwork sales through a commission-based model to ensure our sustainability, this commercial aspect is secondary to our fundamental commitment to our mission. We are dedicated to providing marginalized artists with a platform that increases their visibility and facilitate engagement with diverse audiences, potentially opening new and bigger opportunities for them.

PLEASE SEND YOUR NAME AND SURNAME ALONG WITH PICTURES OF YOUR ARTWORK TO OUR EMAIL ADDRESS: art@ourcapetownheritage.org

• EDUCATING AND INSPIRING COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE CULTURAL HERITAGE

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Our Mission

Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) is a registered non-profit organization that preserves Cape heritage and culture by exploring visual art and history through education. OCTH reclaims the narrative of Cape Town’s diverse heritage and cultures by 'decolonizing the art world' through accessibility and storytelling.

PBO No. 930078605

*Section 18a certificate to be authorised , on request, when donating or sponsoring

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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

*Delivery of the prize is subject to schedules of the delivery method

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*When purchased at Bo-Kaap Deli, send us a copy of the receipt to our email at sales@ourcapetownheritage.org

*One tote bag = one entry + bonus entry when joining our Email Registry (Find registry at the end of the page)

*Competition has been extended to 31 October 2025.

*Winner announced on Friday, 07 November 2025

Our sales aim to foster sustainability and further our mission of educating through art, preserving cultural heritage, empowering underrepresented artists, sharing diverse stories, engaging communities and youth, facilitating dialogue, and reclaiming narratives. We are committed to supporting small businesses and promoting their growth, which is why we partner with a local delivery service, Ish Courier.

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