Beabond Arc Competition winners
We’re very excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Beabond ARC competition in Botswana. Supporting the next generation of artists
Thank you to all the participants for taking part in the Competition.
Rain Dance, by MODISA TIM MOTSUMI inspired by swallows he saw after the October rains in Botswana
The Beabond ARC Competition 2020 was a juried competition open to professional, amateur and student artists in Botswana over the age of 18 years old. More than forty entries were accepted and judged by a panel of professional artists and creatives.
The artworks were judged by the ARC Judging Panel Ann Gollifer, Maipelo Gabang, Tumi Nkwe, Tumi Sejoe and guest judge Kim Makin. Each submission was judged upon the competition brief which was to create a unique design inspired by Botswana for application on a range of children’s clothing and packaging.
FIRST PRIZE
MODISA TIM MOTSUMI with Rain Dance, inspired by swallows he saw after the October rains in Botswana, Prize 3,500 Pula (for the copyright)
MODISA TIM MOTSUMI
“I am so happy and honoured to have my work selected as the winning artwork for the Beabond competition. Thank you, and all involved for supporting creativity and the creative industry”
Our second and third place winners are three other talented artists in Botswana One Rapelana, Molebogo Mokgosi and Boifang Samaje
Joy, One Rapelana, Second place (prize 1,000 Pula)
Genesis by Molebogo Mokgosi , Third place tied (prize 500 Pula)
Kingfisher, Boifang Samaje, Third Place tied, (prize 500 Pula)
“There was a real buzz around the BBARC competition and we received lots of fantastic entries showcasing technical talent across Botswana. We congratulate the winners and thank each and every one of you for participating” Ann Gollifer, Visual Artist,
Following on from the competition there will be a Beabond ARC exhibition later in 2021 with a copyright workshop attached.
About ARC
ARC - Art Residency Centre located at the Gaborone Club, Botswana. They opened their doors in 2020 offering work residencies to creatives in the community.