Mall of the South is doing an open call for all aspiring artists in Gauteng to showcase their talent and make an impact with the Recycle, Reimagine, Renew Sculpture Competition. Artists are tasked to create a unique, thought-provoking sculpture that gives new life to discarded objects, transforming waste into art. The closing date for entries is Monday, 25 November 2024 and the winning design will be announced on 3 February 2025.

All you need to know about this recycled sculpture competition
Mall of the South is looking for original sculptures between 1.5M and 2M tall, made from repurposed materials such as wood, metal, plastic, or glass. Stand a chance to win 1 of 2 R20,000 cash prizes and have your sculpture displayed at the mall entrance permanently.
The winning work should creatively reflect the theme of sustainability and recycling, emphasizing the power of renewal and reuse.
Artists can enter the sculpture competition with a photograph of their design along with a short description of up to 200 words explaining their concept and materials used via email to [email protected]. All entries must be original and aligned with the theme of sustainability. See the full terms and conditions here.

Key dates to remember
Submission Deadline: 17 October – 25 November 2024
Semi- Final announcement – 2 December 2024
Display Period, 10 sculpture finalists will be displayed at Mall of the South: 3 December 2024 – 1 February 2024
Grand prize announcement- 5 February 2024
Website: mallofthesouth.co.za