FIETAS Awards

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National Recognition, Local Roots
Two award nominations for exhibitions curated by ART AID at Innibos — celebrating craft that challenges, provokes, and moves.
Crafters and local artists rarely receive recognition on national platforms, and their work often goes unseen beyond community contexts.
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Fiesta Award nominations
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National spotlight on Mpumalanga-based creatives
ART AID curated two standout exhibitions at the Innibos National Arts Festival that garnered national attention for their innovation and depth. These exhibitions were nominated for Fiesta Awards, one of South Africa’s premier arts accolades.
The exhibitions earned national recognition for rural and emerging artists, elevated ART AID’s profile as a curator of culturally resonant work, and deepened partnerships with leading festivals and cultural institutions.
Two men sit at a round wooden table in front of a green leafy wall mural with large white text reading “#DO WHAT MOVES YOU.” One man wears a blue floral shirt and glasses; the other wears a white polo shirt. Both are smiling.
A person stands beside large, illuminated marquee letters spelling “ESTAS” on a dark floor. The area is dimly lit except for the warm glow of the letters. Abstract, angular decorations are visible in the background, adding to the dramatic lighting effect.
A man stands indoors on beige tiled flooring, next to a black and white ornate patterned wall. He wears glasses, a blue denim jacket, a black shirt with bright floral prints, dark trousers, and brown shoes. One hand is in his pocket and he looks at the camera.
A man in a blue blazer, checked shirt, and beige trousers stands indoors, leaning against a decorative black-and-white patterned wall. The floor is tiled, and a bright ceiling light illuminates the plain cream-coloured wall behind him.
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