WESTERN, EASTERN AND NORTHERN CAPE | GALLERY GUIDE
Piketberg (West Coast) AntheA Delmotte Gallery Until 25 October, a group exhibition with AntheA Delmotte, Clare Menck, Mary Duncan & Jeanette Unite. 47 Voortrekker Str, The Old Bioscope, Piketberg. C. 073 281 7273 anthea@lantic.net
Plettenberg Bay Lookout Art Gallery A fine selection of interesting contemporary paintings, sculptures & blown glass. The Courtyard, Lookout Centre, Main Str, Plettenberg Bay. T. 044 533 2210 mwdawns@mweb.co.za www.lookout-art-gallery.co.za
Pringle Bay
Pringle Bay Art Route 10 & 11 September, Local artists’ and crafters’ studio doors are now open in the picturesque little coastal village of Pringle Bay! You are invited to come and meet them personally to view their work and discuss their philosophies and experience their way of living. They are eagerly waiting to share their creativity and passion. Share in the artists’ and crafters’ love of their surroundings which is inevitably also their inspiration. Contact person: Ina le Roux T. 028 273 8941/082 462 3409 inaleroux@global.co.za
101 Dorp Gallery 12-30 September, “Nudes from the Nineties” by Jan Visser. 101 Dorp Str, Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 3385 www.slee.co.za Gallery Red, Black & White Gallery Red, Black and White presents “The Memory of Strength” a collection of body prints by Marna Lourens. Opening with a performance by Marna on the 8th September at 6pm. Exhibiton ends 23 Sept. At the Antique Warehouse, 5A Distillery Rd, Bosmans Crossing, Stellenbosch. T. 021 883 9730 www.pierrabe.co.za Stellenbosch Art Gallery An extensive selection of paintings, sculpture, handmade glass & ceramics by selected Western Cape artists are on offer to the discerning buyer. 34 Ryneveld Str, Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 8343 www.stellenboschartgallery.co.za
Villiersdorp Elliott Art Gallery Themed Boland and Overberg Exhibition by Dale and Mel Elliott 80 Main Rd, Villiersdorp. T. 028 840 2927 dale@daleelliott.co.za
Somerset West
Wilderness
Marzé Botha Art Gallery Dealers in original South African Art situated in the Wine Cellar of the Lourensford Wine Estate. Lourensford Rd, Somerset West. T. 021 847 2300 C. 082 847 1022 info@mbgallery.co.za www.mbgallery.co.za
Beatrix Bosch Studio Unique works in leather as well as paintings & photography can be viewed at her studio.57 Die Duin, Wilderness. T. 044 877 0585 www.beatrixbosch.co.za
Stellenbosch
Art on 5 Permanent exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Maryna de Witt, Pera Schillings & Karen Kieviet. 7b Andringa Str., Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 7234
Eastern Cape East London Ann Bryant Gallery Until 4 September, The East London Fine Art Society presents: “The Peep Show Exhibition” an exhibition of works in miniature at the Ann Bryant Coach House. Open for public viewing at the Coach House from 12 September until 17 September, The East London High School’s Art Exhibition. This exhibition brings together the best artworks from Grades 8 to 12 submitted by High Schools in our region. The show includes painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media work. Opening on Thursday 29 September at 18h30, Brian Hammond Solo Exhibition in the Ann Bryant Coach House. The exhibition concludes Saturday 15 October A former matriculate of Potchefstroom Boys’ High Brian de Villiers Hammond paints in oils creating landscapes, expanses, and skies. 9 St. Marks Rd, Southernwood, East London. T. 043 722 4044 annbryant@intekom.co.za www.annbryant.co.za Malcolm Dewey Fine Art Ongoing exhibition of oil paintings by Malcolm Dewey plus works by a selection of local artists. Floradale Centre, Beacon Bay, East London. T. 043 7481229 art@dewey.co.za www.originalart.co.za
Pharoah Art Gallery Following the fire that destroyed the gallery in June last year the newly opened gallery features an exquisite collection of Peter Pharoah’s fine art originals & prints including rich colourful portraits, unforgettable African wildlife and bold textured abstracts that are inspired by his travels around Africa. Wilderness Centre, George Road, Wilderness T. 044 877 0265 C. 076 976 2629 www.peterpharoah.com
work by Eastern Cape artists. 12 – 23 September, in the Lower Gallery: an exhibition by Peter Midlane & Jackie Griffin-Jones and in the Upper Gallery: a solo exhibition by Stephanie Beste. 36 Bird Str, P.E. T. 041 585 3641 gallery@epsac.co.za www.artecpe.co.za Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Until 4 September, “2011 Standard Bank Young Artist: Nadipha Mntambo” in recent work Mntambo has shifted her focus to the art of bullfighting and her medium to video and photography. The title Mntambo’s award exhibition “Faena” refers to the series of final passes performed by a matador preparatory to killing a bull in a bullfight. Until 18 September, “Rediscovering Fred Page” an exhibition of works by Fred Page to celebrate the launch of new Fred Page book titled Ringmaster of the Imagination (2011) by Jeanne Write and Cecil Kerbel. Until 2 October, “Interiors” exploring the theme of interiors including still life, portraits and narrative. Works by George Pemba, Maud Sumner, Christine Dixie, Rob Duker and Marc Shoul will be included. 10 September 2011 – January 2012, “Painting on Paper” an exhibition exploring works on paper from the Art Museum’s permanent collection. 1 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth. T. 041 5062000 artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za www.artmuseum.co.za Ron Belling Art Gallery An exhibition of collected works called “Something Beautiful” and curated by Clayton Holliday from 6 September until 6 October. 30 Park Drive, P.E. T. 041 586 3973 ronbelling@mweb.co.za www.ronbelling.co.za
Vincent Art Gallery The gallery houses an exceptional collection of fine arts, sculptures, blown glass, ceramics, exclusive jewellery and decor items. 2 Donald Rd, Vincent, East London. T. 043 726 4356 vinceart@lantic.net www.vincentartgallery.co.za
Northern Cape
Port Elizabeth
William Humphreys Art Gallery 31 Aug- 2 October, “Clare Menck: Hidden Life” 20 years of painting (1990-2010) Cullinan Crescent, Kimberley. T. 053 831 1725
ArtEC (Previously EPSAC) Until 9 September in the Lower & Upper Gallery, ArtEC Annual Exhibition: the “flagship” exhibition of the year, the adjudicated annual highlights the highest standard of
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