OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is delighted to present SANKOFA: 360 Degree Exhibition, an extraordinary retrospective honouring the remarkable six-decade artistic journey of Rochester ‘Rocky’ Mafafo, an important figure in South African art. Chief Curator at the WHAG, Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share his excitement about this exhibition which is on in Kimberley until 28 February 2025.

Calling All Filmmakers! The 46th Durban International Film Festival 2025 Submissions Are Officially Open! Helene Naicker, Programme Coordinator, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat. The final submission deadline is 31 January 2025. Don't miss your chance to be part of South Africa's oldest and largest film festival, renowned for its' world-class screenings, Oscar-qualifying awards for Best Documentary, Best South African Documentary, Best Short Film, and vibrant celebration of global, diverse cinema! For more information visit https://ccadiff.ukzn.ac.za/call-for-submissions-for-the-46th-durban-international-film-festival-17-to-27-july-2025/

Hierdie feestyd in samewerking met Pro Strings kan jy help om vreugde te bring aan 500 bejaardes in Bloemfontein. Jy kan finansieel bydra of items vir die geskenkpakkies skenk. Sharon de Kock sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop en vertel hoe musiek die grootste geskenk is hierdie feestyd! Jy kan betrokke raak deur kontak te maak met Sharon by 082 434 7501

Die koördineerder van die uitstalling “Nuwelinge”, Martie Bothma, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop. Vir meeste van die deelnemers wie se werke besigtig kan word, is kuns 'n stokperdjie en is dit 'n besonderse geleentheid om hul werke teen die muur van 'n gallery te sien. Die uitstalling is aan tot 14 Desember en meer inligting kry jy hier: https://www.facebook.com/SnowflakeBuilding/

Artistic Director and CEO of the Free State Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Boico joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as he shares his passion for the orchestra turning 50 as well as providing detailed insight into the program for their final repetoire for 2024. The concert takes place 16 November at the Sand du Plessis theatre in Bloemfontein, 19:30 and tickets are available at Webtickets

Jeanne-Louise Moolman van die Odeion Skool vir Musiek sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel van die ontstaan van Take Four. Verder gesels sy oor hul konsert die 21ste November in die Odeion in Bloemfontein en hoekom jy gerus die 4 vriendinne en hul liefde vir musiek moet kom ondersteun. Toegang is gratis en die konsert vind om 19:00 plaas.

Marianne Cilliers-Legierski keer terug na haar geliefde Bloemfontein, natuurlik met haar viool om saam met pianis Petro Engelbrecht een aand van ongelooflike musiek met die Vrystaat se gehoor te deel. Die uitvoering is die 14de November, 19:00 in die Odeion en toegang is gratis. Marianne sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om meer te vertel oor die geleentheid en die aand se program.

Konsert Meester Sharon de Kock gesels oor die Vrystaat Simfonie Orkes se uitvoering van Beethoven se 9de simfonie wat die 2de November in die Sand du Plessis teater, Bloemfontein, plaasvind. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets.

The Odeion School of Music in collaboration with The Odeion String Quartet presents Dido and Aeneas An English opera by Henry Purcell. Yolanda Maartens speaks to Albertus Engelbrecht about that people can expect at this spectacular opera show. Entrance is free. For those who cannot make it on 8 November, they have decided to open the final dress rehearsal on 7 November at 17:30 to the public.

Oliewenhuis Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Sojourn, a compelling exhibition exploration of transience and transformation in contemporary South African art. Curated from the Art Bank of South Africa Collection, this exhibition interrogates the concept of temporary stays and their profound impact on human experience. Yolanda de Kock from Oliewenhuis Art Museum was part of the curatorial team, she joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat.