OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley is pleased to present its 2026 Duo Exhibition, featuring Tears of a Man by Neo Theku and HUE(man) Imprints – At Your Fingertips by Genevieve Clarke. Drawn from a pool of outstanding finalists from the 2026 WHAG Artist-in-Residence Programme, the exhibition forms part of WHAG's Youth Month Development Programme, an initiative dedicated to nurturing emerging artistic talent and creating professional exhibition opportunities for young practitioners. Both Neo and Genevieve join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this exciting opportunity. The exhibition is on until 31 August.

The Odeion in Bloemfontein invites music lovers to join them on the 27th of August for Sankofa – An Experience of African Musical Entanglements, which promises to be a vibrant evening celebrating the richness and evolution of African music. Acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and ethnomusicologist Joseph Kunnuji, Senior Lecturer in Ethnomusicology and African Music at the University of the Free State joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with all the details.

The NWU Gallery is proud to present Metanoia a curatorial project organized by the students of the North-West University, History of Arts Honors Degree from 12 August to 11 September 2026. Drawing from the North-West University’s Permanent Art Collection, the Metanoia exhibition boasts an immersive curation of the human experience, showcasing over 20 artists and artworks, including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces. Nobuhle Xaba is one of the curators of the exhibition and she joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the transformation that can happen in one’s heart through art.

Vanjaar se kompetisie moedig jong kunstenaars aan om te wys wat die Nasionale Museum in Bloemfontein vir hulle beteken – nie net die gebou self nie, maar ook die stories, herinneringe, voorwerpe, verbeelding en ervarings wat daarmee verband hou. Leerders kan in drie kategoriee deelneem en daar is lekker kontantpryse op die spel. Carien van Eck van die Nasionale Museum sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop met al die inskrywings besonderhede. Loer gerus by https://nasmus.co.za/category/news/

The Secret Artist’s Club, in collaboration with the Free State Weapons and Ammunition Collectors Association, is hosting their annual Gentlemen’s Tea on Saturday, 29 August at Onze Rust Estate, Bloemfontein. Diandra Steenekamp joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with all the details. You can make booking enquires with 072 726 8052.

Orrelis Herman Jordaan keer 30 Julie terug na Suid Afrika vir ‘n uitvoering by die Odeion in Bloemfontein. Die program beklemtoon drie belangrike werke deur Suid-Afrikaanse komponiste en sluit ook werke in van Mendelsohn. Herman sluit by Cat van der Merwe aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om jou na die besondere uitvoering te nooi. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket.

For over 40 years, the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards have identified and celebrated South African artists who are pushing boundaries and shaping contemporary discourse in the arts. The 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Art – Bronwyn Katz is proudly from Kimberley and joins Cat van der Merwe in the OFM Art Beat to talk about her time at the National Arts Festival which was recently held in Makhanda.

Umzila (The Legacy) is an exhibition that explores instrument-making as an artistic and archival practice through the Xhosa musical bow, uhadi. Born in Nyanga, Cape Town, Thandeka Mfinyongo is an African musician, scholar, and lecturer in African Music and Ethnomusicology at North-West University. Thandeka joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about her heritage as artist. Umzila is on until 11 September at the NWU Gallery in Potchefstroom.

The Choral Celebration Network Foundation (CCNF) aims to elevate harmony within the South African choral and orchestral industry through non-competitive and neutral performance opportunities. This is achieved through inclusive growth events that foster collaboration and celebrate the diversity of our nation, along with others, through the tools of choral and orchestral music. CEO and founder, Alta Maré, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about “A musical Safari” being hosted at Sun City from 5 – 10 Aug. You can visit www.ccnf.co.za for all the details.

Yolanda Maartens gesels met Chris van Niekerk oor Die Klein Prinsie

Die Klein Prinsie vertel die verhaal van die vriendskap tussen ’n loods en ’n blonde seuntjie wat begin met die vraag: “Teken vir my ’n skaap?” Die Prinsie het waarskynlik van Asteroïede B612 af na die aarde gekom. Sy reis deur die heelal word vertel deur die akteur Chris van Niekerk (Beste Vrystaatse Kunstenaar 2017 vir hierdie rol) en geïllustreer deur ’n volkoepelvertoning in die Naval Hill-planetarium deur Leon Snyman. Die vertaling is deur Naòmi Morgan.

https://vrystaatkunstefees.co.za/produksies/die-klein-prinsie/