ABOUT THE PROJECTSoft Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
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Queering the Ga(y)ze
QUEERING THE GA(Y)ZE 15 Feb – 1 March 2025 Bag Factory is pleased to present Queering the Ga(y)ze: A Public Dialogue Series, convened by Nala Xaba and Noma Pakade, in association with the British Council. Over three Saturdays, discussions will explore various sites of queer cultural expression, namely: The Shelf, The Gallery, and The Streets. … Read more
ABOUT THE SHOWSoft Exhibition Opening Thursday, 30 January 202514h00 – 17h00Open to the public Waning on your loved onesFriday, 31 January 202513h00 – 15h00 Ditaelo tsa moya … Read more
CRITERIATopical Focus areas: Bag Factory’s surrounding environment, Fordsburg’s multicultural social fabric, resilience and optimism and play, encouraging interaction.Successful proposals will be considered on the grounds of Ingenuity and creativity; Improvisation given the modest budget; Durability, use of green and/or recycled materialsOPEN CALL: 2025 ART COMMISSIONS PROGRAMME Are you a visual artist looking to advance your career, … Read more
Artist Workshop Booking
Artist Workshops The Bag Factory Artist Workshops are open to the public and free for our Factory Circle membersWhat is Factory Cirlce? Find out moreNTATE PAT’S TITLE Host: Kagiso Pat Mautloa — 18 January 2025 BOOK A TICKETSIP AND PAINT Host: Ndaya Ilunga — 15 March 2025BOOK A TICKETSTENCIL MAKING FOR AEROSOL USE Host: Joe Turpin … Read more
RMB TALENT UNLOCKED ABOUT THE MENTORSHIP: The programme consists of Business & Communications Mentorship which is focused on building on existing skills and knowledge of business and professional communications through engagements with industry and the business of art mentors; In-Studio (creative) Practice Mentorship with mentor and curator support through face-to-face consultations and group critiques. Recipient artists will be provided … Read more
Exhibition by Lebogang Mabusela
ABOUT THE SHOWExhibition Opening: Saturday, 4 May 2023 11h00 – 14h00. Monotype Workshop: Saturday, 26 May 2023 Lebogang will host a monoprint workshop during the Contra Fair Exhibition Walkabout: Saturday, 20 July 11 for 11.30 – 1 pm ________________ For more information on the exhibition and media-related enquiries, please contact: Bag Factory Communications Department:Zinhle Zwane … Read more
OPEN CALL: CASSIRER WELZ AWARD 2024 EDITION
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneers, announce the prestigious2024 CASSIRER WELZ AWARDCall for Entries are NOW OPEN“Since its inception, this award has helped the winners launch their careers and really start making a name for themselves. This award is an important part of Strauss & Co.’s ongoing and substantial … Read more
OPEN CALL: DAVID KOLOANE AWARD 2024 EDITION
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 David Koloane Award The award is open to early career South African-based, contemporary visual artists, aged 21-35 who are not represented by a commercial gallery. Artists working in the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking, lens-based and performance-based art are invited to … Read more
ABOUT THE EVENTS Symposium Day 1 Friday, 9 February 2024, 10 am – 4 pm at Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, 10 Mahlathini Street, Fordsburg Symposium Day 2 Saturday, 10 February 2024 10 am – 12 pm at Umhlabathi Collective, 2 Helen Joseph St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001 Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 10 February 2024, 12 … Read more