OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

Oliewenhuis Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Venture, an exhibition that artfully interweaves recent acquisitions with established works from ArtbankSA's contemporary collection. Venture transforms viewers into adventurers, inviting them to discover fresh perspectives through diverse media displayed in the Reservoir at Oliewenhuis Art Museum. The collection showcases cutting-edge artworks that explore South African diaspora and rich cultural themes. Yolanda de Kock from the ArtbankSA joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to unpack the process of purchasing works from the exhibition and to hightlight the importance of such an exhibition for artists in South Africa.

Oorspronklike musiek, nuwe verwerkings van bekende melodieë, briljante musikante, aangrypende stories, hope humor en skouspelagtige ontwerpe – net ‘n paar aspekte van wat jy kan verwag van Nataniël se nuutste produksie CAKE TOPPER. Hy gesels met Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Kunsteklop oor die harde werk wat in so produksie in gaan, sy agter-die-skerms foto van sy lang bene wat opslae maak en ook sy liefde vir Bloemfontein se Sand du Plessis teater. Kaaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets met slegs 2 vertonings 5 & 6 Maart om 19:00.

Think opulent outfits, designer jewellery, music written by Grammy awarded musicians, a storyline bringing life to our South African heritage and choreography that will move your soul. Director of the Mzansi Ballet, Dirk Badenhorst joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as he shares his passion for "The gold rhino of Mapungubwe" which is coming to the Sand du Plessis theatre on 27 and 28 February. Tickets are available from Webtickets or at the PACOFS booking office on 051 447 7771.

A journey through colour and imagination, curated by the talented young Art Museum Guides, Zethu Mvila and Ziya Khubeka. Ethereal invites visitors into a captivating and serene world where colour, texture, and light converge to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Ziya Khubeka joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share her insights into this exhibition and to remind visitors that the exhibition is on until the 2nd of March 2025 at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein.

Coenie de Villiers word allerweë erken as een van nie alleen Afrikaans se beste liedjieskrywers nie, maar een van Suid-Afrika se voorste klavier-maestro’s, sangers en komponiste. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor die debuut van sy nuwe vertoning: "Wie kan my se van die liefde?" wat die 12de Februarie in die nuut gerestoureerde Stadsaal op Fauresmith plaasvind. Kaartjies is by Lizzy beskikbaar: 071 603 7258

Die Snowflake in Potchefstroom is onder andere die tuiste van ‘n gallery wat plaaslike kunstenaars ‘n platform gee om hul werke ten toon te stel, hul kreatiwiteit te deel en inspirasie te kweek by lede van die publiek om ook hulself deur kuns uit te leef. Bestuurder by die Snowflake, Martie Bothma, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor hul program vir die eerste helfde van die jaar. Vind al die besonderhede hier: https://www.facebook.com/SnowflakeBuilding/

Na 7 jaar, keer kunstenaar David Griessel terug na sy tuis dorp Bloemfontein met 'n solo uitstalling by die Co-Op Gallery. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop en vertel hoe die wereld in sy gedagtes op papier eindig en hoe hy die karakters ontwikkel. Die uitstalling is te siene tot einde Januarie 2025 in Bloemfontein.

Michelle Thöle-van Zyl, ARTi Gallery Programme Director, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat in her capacity as Competition Coordinator for the 2024 Arti Art Competition as they proudly make the winners known! With a grand prize of R260 000 this national competition drew just over 500 entries with the aim of becoming the biggest of it's kind in South Africa. View the winners here: https://artigallery.co.za/

With the aim to encourage community theatre and arts among the youth of Paballelo, Upington, a motivated group of individuals build out their creativity on a daily basis. Founder Elcardo Chulu joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their needs and to appeal to the Northern Cape to help them establish a permanent theatre in Upington.

Inspired by SANKOFA, a Ghanaian concept emphasizing the importance of drawing wisdom from the past, this exhibition invites viewers to experience Mafafo’s artistic legacy in full. Chief Curator at the William Humphreys Art Gallery - Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM artbeat to tell us more.