The winners of the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, are:
* Nandipha Mntambo for Visual Art
* Ben Schoeman for Music
* Neil Coppen for Theatre
* Bokani Dyer for Jazz
* Mamela Nyamza for Dance
These awards, acknowledged as one of the most prestigious of their kind, honour young South African artists on the brink of national acclaim by providing them with financial support and a platform for experimentation at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
"Based on artistic excellence, accomplishment to date, and the promise of future achievement, the winners of the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards are five remarkable individuals who are on top of their game. Their creativity, talent and fortitude is making a significant contribution to the cultural vibrancy of our country," said National Arts Festival director, Ismail Mahomed.
The winners are also given various opportunities to represent South Africa on international stages as a result of their association with the award.
As part of their prize, each of the winners will be featured at the 2011 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (30 June to 10 July, 2011) on the main programme, where they will be given the opportunity to develop and première novel pieces of work.
