Two works by each of the ten shortlisted artists were on show, as the Judges deliberated on the overall winner. The Finalists were: Jo Roets;  Janna Prinsloo;  Anna-Carien Goosen;  Nadine Hansen;  Lezanne Kotze;  Adele Van Heerden;  Anina Deetlefs;  Lebogang Mabusela;  Tina Teles;  Chloe Obermeyer.
 
The opening event was held on 6 September 2018 in Cape Town CBD and coincided with First Thursdays in the city centre. It was a buzzing and vibrant event, with lots of excitement in the air and a general feeling of warmth and support as the 10 female finalists met each other for the first time and shared their art.