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The Norval Foundation , an art museum and cultural centre in Cape Town that is dedicated to African modern and contempor...
10/05/2026

The Norval Foundation , an art museum and cultural centre in Cape Town that is dedicated to African modern and contemporary art, has put out an open call to young artists for The Norval Student Art Prize 2026!

This year’s theme is DREAM, inspired by the exhibition Tanda Rima by Portia Zvavahera. The theme aims to encourage talented young artists to express their thoughts, hopes and dreams for the future of South Africa through art.

The award is open to learners from Grades 1 to 12, and entries will be grouped into four categories: Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase, and FET Phase, with winners selected within each group.

The selected winning artworks will be showcased in an exhibition at the Norval Foundation.

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KEY DETAILS:
Applications close: 24 May 2026
Official exhibition opening: 16 June 2026



Yebo! It is that time of the week again! This weekend’s schedule of events is packed with magic! A new exhibition by Tal...
07/05/2026

Yebo! It is that time of the week again!

This weekend’s schedule of events is packed with magic!

A new exhibition by Talent Kapadza, a Zimbabwean artists known for his pioneering work in Tachism and Supra-Expressionism.

Hearing “Siyathandana” live by Boohle!

Transforming simple wire into beautiful wearable art.

Bonding with your mom through art.

A showcase of fearless, fresh, and unapologetically original choreography.

And so much more!!

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“Veiled Countenance” exhibition by Talent Kapadza -
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Divine Mahara -
MINI Contra.Joburg - Phumzile Buthelezi -
Mother’s Day Abstract Floral Painting Workshop -
Allison Iris - Pandora’s Box Live Show -



OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVES: 🖼️ 🎨 The prestigious Cassirer Welz Award 2026, an annual art award and residency programme ...
05/05/2026

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVES: 🖼️ 🎨

The prestigious Cassirer Welz Award 2026, an annual art award and residency programme in South Africa that supports emerging visual artists from across the region, has issued an open call for talented contemporary visual artists.

Hosted by Bag Factory in association with Strauss & Co, the award aims to recognize artistic excellence, encourage creative practice and provide supportive spaces and platforms that emerging artists need.

The successful candidate will receive a three-month residency at the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in Joburg, financial support towards their stipend, materials and exhibition costs, a solo exhibition at the Bag Factory, along with a tailored mentorship programme and much more.

Applicants from Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply!

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KEY DETAILS:
Residency commencement: 8 June 2026
Short-listed candidates’ notification: 27 May 2026
Deadline for applications: 6 May 2026



WHERE TO GET CREATIVE: POTTERY CLASSES IN JOBURG Introducing our latest series on where to get creative in Southern Afri...
03/05/2026

WHERE TO GET CREATIVE: POTTERY CLASSES IN JOBURG

Introducing our latest series on where to get creative in Southern Africa and uncover hidden talents while making one-of-a-kind pieces.

Our first feature: Pottery classes in Jozi!

We have rounded up a few spots in Johannesburg where you can get hands-on at the wheel, shape clay into something special, and create your own usable mug, vase, and more.

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All things Clay -
Crafted Clay -
Melville Mudroom Pottery Studio -
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Founded in 2008 by Trevyn and Julian McGowan, Southern Guild, a contemporary art and collectible design gallery which ch...
01/05/2026

Founded in 2008 by Trevyn and Julian McGowan, Southern Guild, a contemporary art and collectible design gallery which champions African artists and designs both locally and internationally, has opened a new gallery in the Big Apple!

Globally known for helping position South African creativity within the global art market, artist-driven collaboration, material inquiry, and boundary-pushing creative practice, the opening of Southern Guild New York forms part of the company’s international expansion.

“The new space deepens our commitment to artist-led practice, cross-cultural dialogue, and building community across continents,” shared Southern Guild in a statement.

The first exhibition showcase of the newly opened gallery features the work of two South African artists Mmangaliso Nzuza and Usha Seejarim. As a US debut for both of the artists, their practices reflect the material, emotional and cultural depth of all that Southern Guild echoes.

A huge congratulations to Southern Guild who continues to bolster African artists on the international stage!

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KEY DETAILS:
Gallery address: 75 Leonard Street, Tribeca, New York



You’re going to want to save this post immediately! 😉 This weekend Southern Africa is setting the bar for standout event...
30/04/2026

You’re going to want to save this post immediately! 😉

This weekend Southern Africa is setting the bar for standout events.

An unforgettable sonic journey at a secret location awaits, where a curated line-up of Afro house gets you moving.

A one-of-a-kind art sale of emerging and established artists in a cosy space. A live performance on a rooftop bar that will leave you in awe.

A celebration of q***r culture, African electronic music and live performances all in one.

A moving intimate afternoon of poetry, spoken word and live art.

And so much more! (Yes, there is more and it gets even better as you swipe)

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PACHEDU -
Afro House In The Hills -
Art Under the Bed 2026 - and
Selective Live rooftop Music experience with Zwide Serves Bass - by
VNJ BODEGA X FAGWINTER X HOMEGROUND - by
The Day Club -
Magic in May Festival - , by



ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Good Intentions by Ego Ella May 🎶💿The relationship between the UK and the Black American art form kn...
28/04/2026

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Good Intentions by Ego Ella May 🎶💿

The relationship between the UK and the Black American art form known as “soul” reveals a fascinating history of transatlantic cultural exchange. From the Sixties phenomenon dubbed the British Invasion (which helped shape the emergence of modern pop music) to the wave of UK musicians who left their mark on the neo soul movement of the Nineties, Britain has long reinterpreted Black American musical traditions through its own cultural lens. That lineage continues today through artists such as Ego Ella May, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary soul.

On “Good Intentions”, her second full-length album, the South London singer-songwriter travels through the broad spectrum of themes within Black life and Black music. In her songs about love, grief, protest, healing and self-determination, Ego Ella May’s voice becomes a vessel for stories shaped by the wider Black Atlantic, carrying echoes of London, Lagos and Los Angeles in equal measure.

On “Good Intentions” there are Erykah Badu-esque meditations on love, Marvin Gaye-inspired reflections on freedom (or lack thereof), all backed by rhythms indebted to Fela Kuti. It’s an album that explores heritage, identity and belonging without losing sight of soul music’s enduring universality.

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Good Intentions by Ego Ella May is out now.


ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Good Intentions by Ego Ella May 🎶 💿 The relationship between the UK and the Black American art form ...
27/04/2026

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Good Intentions by Ego Ella May 🎶 💿

The relationship between the UK and the Black American art form known as “soul” reveals a fascinating history of transatlantic cultural exchange. From the Sixties phenomenon dubbed the British Invasion (which helped shape the emergence of modern pop music) to the wave of UK musicians who left their mark on the neo soul movement of the Nineties, Britain has long reinterpreted Black American musical traditions through its own cultural lens. That lineage continues today through artists such as Ego Ella May, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary soul.

On “Good Intentions”, her second full-length album, the South London singer-songwriter travels through the broad spectrum of themes within Black life and Black music. In her songs about love, grief, protest, healing and self-determination, Ego Ella May’s voice becomes a vessel for stories shaped by the wider Black Atlantic, carrying echoes of London, Lagos and Los Angeles in equal measure.

On “Good Intentions” there are Erykah Badu-esque meditations on love, Marvin Gaye-inspired reflections on freedom (or lack thereof), all backed by rhythms indebted to Fela Kuti. It’s an album that explores heritage, identity and belonging without losing sight of soul music’s enduring universality.

Music review by

Good Intentions by Ego Ella May is out now.



OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVES: This one is for photographers! 📷 The Cape Town Photography Festival has put out an open ca...
27/04/2026

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVES: This one is for photographers! 📷

The Cape Town Photography Festival has put out an open call for submissions for the upcoming festival taking place this September.

Taking place at multiple venues across Cape Town, the theme for this year’s event is ‘Truth’.

The festival is accepting two submission categories: solo exhibition proposals and group selection exhibitions, with submissions reviewed by a curatorial panel. The selection is based on conceptual strength, relevance to the theme, and technical and visual quality.

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Image 4: Tom Stoddart

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KEY DETAILS:
Date: 2–26 September 2026
Locations: Several venues in Cape Town
Submission deadline: 28 April 2026
Submission costs: R250 for either solo or group exhibition applicants and R100 for students.



Beyond the Frames Collective , a community-led voluntary art association based in Cape Town, is hosting Undercurrents, a...
26/04/2026

Beyond the Frames Collective , a community-led voluntary art association based in Cape Town, is hosting Undercurrents, a group exhibition showcasing the works of 30 African artists.

Taking place at art.b Gallery in Bellville, the exhibition features a collection of artists whose work explores the ‘quiet forces, hidden tensions, inner shifts and emotional currents’ that move beneath the surface of our lives.

Opening night of the new exhibition takes place on 9 May 2026 at 6pm.

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KEY DETAILS:
Location: art.b Gallery, Library Centre, Carl van Aswegen Street, Bellville, Cape Town
Date: 9 – 29 May 2026.

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Grant Mills -
Hannes Koekemoer -
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