FynArts Tondo Award 2020

HERMANUS FYNARTS 2020 & the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award hermanusfynarts.co.za

Hermanus FynArts festival enters its eighth year from 5 – 16 June 2020 with a programme that continues to grow with new treats, twists and tweaks. The festival programme will be launched early in 2020. In the meanwhile sign up for the newsletter at hermanusfynarts.co.za to keep up with news about confirmed events, artists, presenters and musicians in the line-up for FynArts 2020.

As the popular Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award and unique exhibition of finalists enters its seventh year artists and festival goers can expect an enhanced and refined competition and exhibition. We are deeply grateful for the continued support and encouragement of the Tollman family and the staff of the Bouchard Finlayson Winery.

Winning work, Still Life water colour (The theme was Harmony)

– The theme for 2020 is Biomimicry – design inspiration from nature

Developments and innovations include the following:

– exhibition of finalists will be increased to 70 artworks

– lighting will be installed to accommodate the increased size of the exhibition

– opening hours for viewing will include both Sundays – times will be announced in the FynArts programme booklet

– an increased number of judges – from three to five – will include well-respected artists as wel as one representative from Bouchard Finlayson and one representative from the FynArts Advisory Board

– a minimum diameter of 40cms for each tondo will be introduced to allow for a visually improved exhibition

As in previous years, the work of the finalists will be exhibited in the working wine cellar at Bouchard Finlayson. This exhibition will remain in place for an extended period until 31 August 2020.

The Rules, including criteria for artists, and registration/entry forms can be downloaded at hermanusfynarts.co.za

H E R M A N U S A CELEBRATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN ARTS 5 - 16 JUNE 2020