OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

The Northern Cape Symphony Orchestra (NCSO) is a groundbreaking ensemble that brings together the best and brightest young musicians from the region. Chief Operation Officer, Nathan Carlo joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat.

As the first-ever Symphony Orchestra in the Northern Cape, the NCSO is breaking new ground and setting a new standard for musical excellence in the region as they present the first ever Northern Cape Orchestra Festival in October.

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For 29 years the Kimberley Academy of Music has been focused on giving young and old the opportunity to discover a love for music. Manager and teacher, Estelle Vorster joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their vision for music in the Northern Cape.

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Die NWU Konservatorium en Skool vir Musiek het tans aansoeke oop vir musiekante van dwars oor Noord-Wes om hul kreatiewe werke in te stuur vir oorweging vir hul 2024 konsert reeks wat tussen Maart en Mei, so wel as Julie tot Oktober 2024 aangebied gaan word in Potchefstroom. Direkteur van die NWU Skool vir Musiek, Yvonne-Marié Brand sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te verduidelik wie almal deel kan wees van hierdie konsert reeks en waarna hul opsoek is. Meer besonderhede is op die NWU Skool vir Musiek se Facebook blad beskikbaar: https://www.facebook.com/NWU.Music/?locale=af_ZA

From Atlanta to Bloemfontein - comedian GRIFF joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about bringing international comedy to the city of roses. Tickets are available at WebTickets. The event takes place on 2 September at PACOFS.

Oliewenhuis Art Museum is proud to announce their new educational initiative, The Oliewenhuis Mobile Art Museum. The aim of the Mobile Museum is to join forces with Grade 8 to12 Creative Arts educators in the Free State.

Education Officer at Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein, Yolanda de Kock joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this exciting initiative.

The focus will be on the Creative Arts subject from grade 8 – 12 learners by presenting curriculum aligned lessons in the comfort of your classroom. The Mobile Museum is fully equipped with all the suitable art materials and resources to teach your learners an educational 30-40 minute presentation with a practical component.

If you are interested in the Mobile Museum activities and availability, please do not hesitate to contact the Education Officer at [email protected]

At this year’s National Arts Festival a production from Kimberley in the Northern Cape put the spotlight on societal changes and the LGBTQI+ community through beautiful music and dance which earned them a Standard Bank Ovation Award.

Producer of “Legendary Queer Sisters” Emmanuel “E’mma” Rattle joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this incredible award and the production’s plans for the future.

You can view the full list of Standard Bank Ovation recipients here: https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/news/2023-standard-bank-ovation-awards-winners/

Learning through art: The Museum as classroom was curated by the Education Officer at Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Yolanda de Kock with a special focus on the Grade 10 – 12 Visual Arts curriculums. Artworks were handpicked to optimise the learning experience for learners, and they now have the luxury to view artworks that are discussed in the classroom, not only see it in the handbook. The art museum is now the classroom, accessible for teachers and learners to view engage and analyse these artworks. She joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this wonderful opportunity to get up close to some of the museum’s most loved pieces.

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The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus proudly presents the solo exhibition “When the Dust Settles”, running from 17th July till 31st August 2023. Artist Joe Turpin explores memories of his North-West heritage through the history of a bottle found in the cornerstone of the Synagogue his great grandfather built in Rustenburg. He joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Nolwethu Dyonase in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this unique exhibition. More details here: http://services.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gallery

The ARTi Gallery is hosting their 1st annual national art competition with the vision of making dreams come true in Africa. Michelle Thöle-van Zyl, ARTi Gallery Program Director joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat. Details can be found here www.artigallery.co.za

The William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley will be exhibiting artworks from visual artists residing in the Northern Cape region until 30 September 2023. Principal Curator of Collections, Garnett Ludick talks to Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat about the platform this gives to artists. Any queries can be done on 053 - 831 1724/5.