OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Johannes Stegmann Art Gallery presents “Eureka”
“Eureka” is a journey delving into artisanal mining in Kimberley. Artisanal mining refers mainly to subsistence mining and miners who are not formally employed by mining companies. The exhibition consists of artworks by Prof. Janine Allen-Spies and Dr André Rose. The exhibition opening was led by renowned South African photographic…
ATKV Tienertoneelkompetisie is die oudste van sy soort in die land
Die ATKV-Tienertoneelkompetisie is die oudste projek van die ATKV en kweek na 59 jaar steeds ’n liefde vir toneelskepping in Afrikaans, toneelspel en teater-kyk by hoërskoolleerders. Tienertoneelprojekorganiseerder JJ van Niekerk vertel meer oor die jaarlikse kompetisie. Vind meer uit hier: https://atkv.org.za/neem-deel/kultuurprojekte/tienertoneel/
Maak gereed vir Aardklop 2023
Yolanda Maartens gesels met Alexa Strachan – Uitvoerende hoof, Momentum Beleggings Aardklop.
Eugene Oliphant returns from the London Contemporary Art Fair
The London Contemporary Art Fair provides leading and emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their talents on a global stage. Eugene Oliphant from Kimberley speaks to Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens about this incredible experience.
All the world is a stage for opera singer Kamohelo Tsotetsi
In April this year, Kamohelo Tsotetsi made his debut at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in London singing the role of Tullio in Händel's Arminio.Central South Africa is very proud of this son of our soil. Born in Kroonstad and studying at the NWU School of Music in…
Poetry inspires print artist Lesego Motsiri
Lesego Motsiri a member of the FS Art Collective has been invited to exhibit in a group exhibition at NWU Art Gallery in Potchefstroom which opens on the 17th of July. Find out more here: https://services.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gallery
Kom kuier saam by die Vrystaat Kunstefees Blêrkas!
Die bekende Blêrkas! staan reg met top klas vermaak by die jaar se Vrystaat Kunstefees. Isabel Lock en Gavin Coetzer deel al die besonderhede met Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Kunsteklop. Die volledige program is hier beskikbaar: https://vrystaatkunstefees.co.za/
Picture This! nooi ontluikende illustreerders om hul werke in te skryf
Is jy een van die inspirerende prenteboekillustreerders na wie ons op soek is? Stuur vir ons drie van jou mees unieke illustrasies wat saam ’n storie vertel. Dit kan ’n bestaande of jou eie storie wees. Skryf dan in vir Picture This! Reon Erasmus van Protea Boekhuis sluit by Yolanda…
Cradle of Creativity fosters a love for children’s theatre
Artists, story tellers and actors from across South Africa will be part of ASSITEJ’s children’s theatre festival during Cradle of Creativity in August. Curator Faye Kabali-Kagwa joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the program. Find detaisl here http://www.assitej-international.org/en/
Narrewales met die Bloem Klown Troop by die Vrystaat Kunstefees
Die Bloem Klown Troop se lede Sjaka Septembir, Charl Henning en Oliver Bonga sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor die vryheid wat "clowning" hul gee en hoeveel hulle leer oor hulself. Kom lag saam by die Vrystaat Kunstefees 13 & 14 Julie. Kaartjies is…
Entries open Free State Young Artists Awards 2023
The National Museum in Bloemfontein celebrates youth month annually by giving aspiring artists the opportunity to have their works showcased. Carien van Eck joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share the details. For more information contact the museum on 051 447 9609 or download the…
Skryf in vir die ATKV-Skryfskool se verhaalslypskool
Hoe kry ʼn mens die storie geskryf wat in jou kop bly maal? Is daar ʼn skryfproses wat werk? Met watter verhaalboustene gaan jy te werk, en hoe, as jy ʼn geslaagde verhaal wil skep? Wat kan jy doen om die kanse te verbeter dat jou verhaal vir publikasie aanvaar…
Mirakel bring drama en komedie na Vrystaat Kunstefees
Akteur Dawid Minnaar sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan tydens die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor die ongelooflike skryf vernuf van Reza de Wet in haar produksie Mirakel by die jaar se Vrystaat Kunstefees. Kry kaartjies hier: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1528829989
Die B-Gallery in Klerksdorp sit die kollig op die vrou
Met hierdie uitstalling vier die B-Gallery die magiese vrou in al haar elemente van vrouwees. Al die emosies al die fasette van vrouwees. Kom kyk die prag uitstalling wat middel Julie 2023 tot 'n einde sal kom. Daarr is vele gesigte van die vrou asook handgemaakte geskenke en keramiek om…
Entries open for emerging contemporary SA artists
South African artists are invited to submit their contemporary artworks to be considered for acquisition by the Art Bank of South Africa. Project Manager Nonto Msomi joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens to talk about the selection criteria. All the details here: https://artbanksa.org/artbanksa-2023-annual-acquisitions-call-to-artists/
Ahumba workshops develop communities and businesses through theatre
Ahumba specializes in high-quality workshops in drama and theatre arts training, employee development, social upliftment and community building. Director Charl Henning joins the OFM Art Beat's Yolanda Maartens, to share his passion for the development of the arts. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090752330095&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Nêrens Noord-Kaap keer terug huis toe na die Vrystaat Kunstefees
Regiseur van die produksie Nêrens Noord-Kaap, Nico Scheepers sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor hoekom dit voel asof die verhoog weergawe van die verhaal, huis toe kom tydens die Vrystaat Kunstefees. Kry kaartjies hier https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1528832333
Vrystaat Arts Festival back in winter where it belongs!
The Vrystaat Arts Festival is one of the key arts festivals on the African continent, offering national and international work in a range of genres for the past 23 years. The festival’s vision is centred on the principle of ‘One festival, many stories,’ with its mission to support the development…
Entries open for the annual Sasol New Signatures Art competition
Expressions Unbound, guides the 2023 edition of the Sasol New Signatures competition and champions the unrestricted artistic narration of personal and collective stories as explained by Chairperson, Pfunzo Sidogi who joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat. He talks about how this art competition creates an opportunity…
NWU Iyeza exhibition combines traditional medicine, memories and art
Iyeza demonstrates the ways in which Buhlebezwe Siwani’s art is both a cultural politic and an emotional invocation, rooted in her belief in the importance of artists engaging with their socio-political environment. Siwani is the recipient of the Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art 2021. This exhibition is on…