The City of Tshwane is calling for concepts and proposals for monumental sculptural artworks for the Women’s Living Heritage Monument. The National Women’s Living Heritage Monument (WLHM) is currently under construction in the Lillian Ngoyi Square (formerly Strijdom Square), corner of Lillian Ngoyi and Helen Joseph Streets, adjacent to the South African National State Theatre, City of Tshwane. The National WLHM, incorporating a Museum, envisages and manifests a site that honours women, elevates their history, stories and voices, and publicly acknowledges their lives, sacrifices and triumphs.
Koketso Growth (Pty) Ltd wish to receive concepts and proposals from suitably competent artists and / or consortiums for the design, construction/manufacture and installation of two large scale external sculptural / heritage artwork pieces at the WLHM. Relevant documentation and Terms of Reference are available electronically from alice@nhpc.co.za or may be collected from –
Koketso Growth (Pty) Ltd
Le Val Building (Sony Music Building)
45 Jan Smuts Ave, cnr The Valley Road & Jan Smuts
Westcliff, Johannesburg
Tel: +27 (0) 11 646 5595 / 3642 / 8385
Contact: Lovedaylia
Please note: Preference will be given to women artists or groups / consortiums led by women, and that opportunities for skills transfer will be considered when commissioning works. Closing date for submissions of concepts and proposals: 18 May 2015