What’s On

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ABOUT THE SHOWExhibition Opening:                        Saturday, 5th April 2025, 1 pm -4 pm Exhibition Walkabout:                     Saturday, 12th April 2025, 11 am -12 pm Closing Ceremony                     Saturday, 26th April 2025, 11 am – 12 pm All events take place  at Number Four, Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg  … Read more

Artist Workshop Booking

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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

Bag Factory at 2023 Turbine Art Fair

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Exhibiting at the 2023 Turbine Art Fair  In 2023, the Turbine Art Fair (TAF) will take place at Hyde Park Corner on 27 – 30 July. TAF  is a uniquely South African Art fair that brings together exhibitors from around Southern Africa to present, sell and celebrate works. The fair has become the epicentre of … Read more

Young/Unframed 2025

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Young/Unframed is aimed at identifying and creating opportunities for emerging talent in South Africa’s creative industry. The Bag Factory has invited emerging artists and aspiring curators to work towards a solo presentation under the Young/Unframed exhibition programme.  Three artists –  while collaborating with three emerging curators –  receive financial and curatorial support, studio space to … Read more

Open Call: David Koloane Award 2023

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Important dates: Deadline for entries: 26 June 2023, 23H59pm (SAST) The winner of the award will be announced at the end of June 2023. Residency Dates: 1 July 2023 – 15 September. Candidates should consider their availability during the above timelines. Please click the link to submit your application For any queries please do not … Read more

Bag Factory Reflections Exhibition

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Bag Factory: Reflections 27 May – 23 June 2023 Bag Factory Artists’ Studios is pleased to present Bag Factory: Reflections – a new group exhibition comprised of photography, video, painting, printmaking and mixed media artworks.  The exhibition is focused on celebrating the work of dynamic visiting artists who have joined the Bag Factory family within the … Read more

Patrick Rulore Exhibition

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635 Suurman Street, Section 6, Hammanskraal.Patrick Rulore The Bag Factory in association with Makgati Molebatsi Art Consulting, are delighted to announce the public opening of Patrick Rulore’s solo exhibition, entitled: 635 Suurman, Section 6, Hammanskraal.In this body of work, Rulore explores the depiction of intimate human moments that co-exists alongside socio-economic challenges, aspirational goals, and … Read more

Its a Mixtape Group Exhibition

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Sharlene Khan Love, loves me not II, 2021. Digital colour hand-painted photography and glitter, Photo credit: Sharlene Khan and Mujahid SafodienIt’s a Mixtape… This exhibition is a celebration of artists in residence, esteemed alumni, and guests. “It’s a Mixtape…” showcases an array of artworks with 30+ paintings, drawings, and mixed media works on the show, … Read more

ARTISTS’ FILM INTERNATIONAL

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15 December 2021 – 10 January 2022The Bag Factory is excited to host Artists’ Film International, a collaborative project featuring film, video and animation from around the world. Established by the Whitechapel Gallery (London) in 2008, AFI includes 21 global partner organisations. Each organisation selects an exciting recent work by an artist from their region … Read more