OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

The centrepiece of Prof. Zakes Mda's solo exhibition Always The Sun at William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley is a celebration of his return to South Africa, following a long and illustrious academic career in the United States. Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this privilege to not only host the exhibition but also present various workshops together with Prof Mda. Details here: https://whag.co.za/

Always the sun is on until 23 Jan 2024.

Anelle Liebenberg is the principal and organiser at the Kimberley Art Centre. She shares her passion for igniting a love for art and thinking out the box with Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat. Contact the centre on 083 304 7886.

Known as a special school, the Kimberley Art Centre has been offering art in an adventurous and fun way for more than 30 years. Annelle feels that no one from Grade R to Grade 12 should miss out on the opportunity to partake in the process of finding new ways to be creative.

A massive congratulations to the NCSYO who won the Symphonia National Competition for bands and orchestras in George recently. CEO Nathan Carlo joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this achievement.

They placed first in their category (Symphony Orchestras) as well as first place overall. A magnificent feat considering that this orchestra was only established in January of this year and competed against well established orchestras and ensembles.

Lesego Motsiri entered his video artwork titled Self Portrait in this year's New Breed Art Competition, a proud initiative of PH Attorneys. In deciding on the award, the judges were unanimous in their decision, indicating that this artwork was original, introspective and engaging. They commented on the intricacy of the thought process that had gone into the work and that it was definitely not something they had seen before and in their minds the clear winner of this year’s competition. His engaging artwork secured the grand prize of R50,000 and national recognition as the Overall Winner of the 2023 New Breed Art Competition. All the entries are currently on display at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein until the 19th of November. These works are all for sale as well. More information here: https://www.newbreedart.co.za/

The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery is proud to present ANATOMICA BOTANICA ARCHITECTA, a group exhibition by five (5) North-West artists all based in Potchefstroom Amogelang Ngake; Elna Venter; Mpho Gorewang; Pieter Jooste; Sandro Trapani.

This exhibition will look at interpretations of arrangements of anatomical revisions, architectural inquiries, and the incorporation of indigenous or nonindigenous botanicals.

The exhibition is curated by Sandro Trapan and will run till the 31st of January 2024.

For more information, contact:

NWU Art Gallery Curator, Amohelang Mohajane

Tel: (018) 299 4341

email: [email protected]

Twee ware legendes is by die Etienne Rousseau-teater in Sasolburg met ‘n splinternuwe vroeë Kersvertoning te sien op 26 November hierdie jaar. Dis ook die eerste keer waar hulle hierdie betrokke konsert sal aanbied. André Schwartz en Coenie de Villiers het geen bekendstelling nodig nie, maar met hierdie vertoning kry hulle samewerking ‘n nuwe dimensie. Kaartjies is R250 pp en is aanlyn beskikbaar https://www.etiennerousseautheatre.co.za/shows

The Magic of Opera is an educational project of the Odeion School of Music whereby their vocal students have the opportunity to perform with an orchestra and students playing orchestral instruments get to perform with professional players. It's taking place on the 12th of Nov at 15:00 and entry is free. This program offers Bloemfontein the opportunity to experience beautiful opera music. The program is an hour long and is funded by the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, whose support is truly appreciated.

Queries can be directed to: 051 401 2810.

https://www.facebook.com/OdeionSchoolofMusic/

Albertus Engelbrecht joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat.

Die #WeesDieVerskilFees vind Saterdag 4 Nov in Bloemfontein plaas. Een van die produksies, Nostalgie beloof om jou op ‘n reis te vat deur Afrikaanse musiek. Musikale regiseur Jaco Bezuidenhout en hoofsanger Lourens Brink sluit by my aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor die program. Kaartjies is R20 vir volwassenes, R10 vir skoolgaande kinders en toegang is gratis vir voorskoolse kinders. Meer besonderhede is hier beskikbaar: https://www.facebook.com/bloemgemeenskapteater/?locale=af_ZA

Bekende pianis Ida Pelliccioli bring haar liefde vir die klavier na sentraal Suid Afrika in November tydens 'n besonderse geleentheid by die Odeion. Marius Coetzee, Innoveerings en ontwikkelings bestuurder by die Odeion Skool vir Musiek, vertel wat die program behels en deel sy opwinding om haar te verwelkom. Die vertoning is die3 9de November en is gratis. Skakel 051 401 2810 vir meer inligting.

Founder of the City of Roses Choir, Sibongile Mngoma joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their performance in Bloemfontein this October. All the details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090144865372&mibextid=ZbWKwL