KZN Artists stay close to artSPACE
KZN Artists make sure you stay close to artSPACE durban – they are well connected and know exactly what’s happening when. They also have fabulous ongoing exhibitions to attend. Check out below for all the call to entries on at the mo as well as their latest exhibition. artSPACE durban is the collection point for KZN again this year for the ABSA L’Atelier Art Award, which is a competition for 18- 35 year olds. The collection dates are: from 3 – 7 March and judging will take place on 14 March. In the run up to the Sasol New Signatures competition, a workshop will be held at artSPACE durban and presented by the competition chairperson, Franci Cronjé. The workshop aims to help artists understand the competition philosophy, the judging process and provide advice on conceptualisation, display and presentation of works. The date and time for the workshop is: Tuesday 29 April, 9:30 for 10:00 to 15:00. As a run up to the 2008 PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor Awards to be held later in the 2008, aspiring artists “young in the art of sculpting” will have the opportunity of attending one of a series of workshops to be held at venues around the country. The workshops will be presented by members of PPC Cement’s technical team and will cover some of the technical aspects of working with cement, lightweight concrete, pigments, colourants and extenders. Delegates will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of working in this medium. PPC workshop held at artSPACE durban is:Tuesday 27 May 2008 from 9:30 for 10:00 to 15:00. Each workshop can accommodate 30 people on a first-come-first-served basis and bookings can be made through Nandi Hilliard at the Association of Arts Pretoria on telephone 012 346 3100 or 083 288 5117. The cost per person attending is R60,00 which is payable to the Association of Arts Pretoria. And again artSPACE durban will be the collection point for KZN for the 2008 Sasol New Signatures competition. Receive works: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July and Selection: Tuesday 8 July, Durban (artists to collect 9 July). call for entries Established South African artists are invited to enter this prestigious art competition. The Sasol Wax Art Award is unique in that it seeks to reward innovation and excellence amongst professional artists. Use wax as the key element in your artwork – either as a process, medium or concept. Prize: R130 000 to the winner Entries close 25 February 2008 (a box has been placed at artSPACE durban for entries to be placed) For more information: 011 726 2502 / 011 726 7570 or e-mail wax@mweb.co.za Current Exhibit:...
CT Bloggers meet the boys behind Amatomu
You may remember our introduction to the awesome Amatomu last year April already, we hope all of you bloggers got yourselves amongst. If you live in Cape Town and blog, dont miss out on the chance to hang with Vincent Maher and Matthew Buckland who also happen to work for the one and only Mail and Guardian (Amatomu, Thought Leaders etc are M&G initiatives as we understand it): If you’re in Cape Town on Thursday night, the Amatomu founders (aka Vincent Maher and Matthew Buckland) will be having drinks at the Long Street Cafe and all Cape Town bloggers and their friends are invited. The venue has been notified of impending wreckage and are compliant. We have created a Facebook event for the party – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8324906655 – sign yourself up there if you’re coming, we’d love to meet...
Catch Gonçalo Mabunda @ Afronova
Catch one of Mozi’s most talented and respected young artists Gonçalo Mabunda at the Afronova Gallery in Newtown. In this first solo show in Johannesburg, Mozambican artist Gonçalo Mabunda explores the cycles of destruction and regeneration in the process of creation and history, suggesting new symbols of universality and vitality. An internationally acclaimed artist, Mabunda deals with the fierce destruction of civil war in Mozambique by neutralizing its weapons and creating peaceful or cheerful sculptures. Read more about Gonçalo at his Vgallery: Started his studies in 1982 in Maputo City, and now has intermediate level. In 1992, began working in the Art Nucleus Association as gallery assistant, and currently working as Gallery manager. Also in 1992, began to paint. In 1995 participated in the Ujamaa IV Workshop as assistant to the south Africa artist Andries Botha. In 1996 participated in a course of metal and bronze sculpture for 3 months at the Tecknikon of Natal. Since 1997, full time artist. Exhibition runs until Saturday 16 February Gallery Hours Tuesday to Friday : 13 :00 to 19 :00 Saturday 13 :00 to 17 :00 Contacts e: afronova@tiscali.co.za w: www.afronova.com c: +27 (0) 83 726 59 06 The gallery is just across the Market Theatre entrance Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown Po box 3205 – Parklands 2121 – Johannesburg – South...
4th year of the First Wed Film Club!
We’re so chuffed that February 2008 sees the return of what is now a Jozi institution – The First Wednesday Film club. If we’re not mistaken, the First Wed Film Club started in 2004 (we were there!) an initiative of John Barker, Ziggy Hofmeyr, Atlas Studios (and friends and hangers on) with a view to encouraging young film makers to share their work, be exposed to a broad genre of filmmaking and of course to network and dream up the next big thing. So that means this is the 4th year that it’s running, BIG UPS to the boys for keeping a good thing going for so long. Click on the flyer for more info. DIRECTIONS: If you are coming from Pretoria, take the M1 towards Joburg, take the Empire Rd Offramp. turn right into Empire road. I think it’s the second robots, take a left into OWL rd (you go under Barry Hertzog flyover), Atlas Studios comes up on your left hand side, it’s the old Bakery building… you turn left into Frost avenue and you can’t miss the entrance. ITS...
Sweet Sundays at Shisa Nyama
Make the most of the second half of summer, party kasi style on Sunday all day and into the night with wicked DJ’s on the decks. If you don’t know what a Shisa Nyama is, you’re missing out. Get amongst. Even Wikipedia knows! In this case we’re assuming Shisa Nyama is a venue based on the concept. Shisa nyama is a term used in many South African townships to describe an informal barbecue or braai where friends come together near a butchery, to grill meat in an open fire. The site is usually provided by the butcher owner and only people who buy meat from the butcher are allowed to use the facility. Shisa Nyama is a Zulu phrase and it literally means “burn the...
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