Artists from 12 countries across the continent are invited to enter.

Guest: Dr. Paul Bayliss, Senior Specialist Art & Museum Curator at Absa

As the clock ticks down, artists across Africa have a remarkable opportunity to showcase their talent in the esteemed Absa L'Atelier 2025 art competition — your chance to shine before the deadline of 31 May is fast approaching! This celebrated pan-African competition, hosted by Absa in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), is now in its 39th year, offering a prestigious stage for emerging artists to make their mark.