What’s On

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EXHIBITION’from present to pivot: a journey through new contemporary painting strategies’16 0CT 2021Kalashnikovv Gallery and the Bag Factory are excited to invite you to a collaborative exhibition that aims to blur the lines between experimental studio practice and the white cube Gallery space.Showcasing established and emerging contemporary artists chosen for their ability to communicate the … Read more

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EXHIBITIONSummer Salon 2021Bag Factory’s Annual Fundraising Exhibition: Celebrating 30 Years Saturday 16 October 2021 – Saturday 27 November 2021 We’re excited to present our annual fundraising group exhibition as the Bag Factory turns 30 years old this year, having finally acquired the building that has become a second home to a community of emerging and … Read more

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EXHIBITION OPENINGA navigation guide to Kwanqingetshe29 MAY – 23 JUN 2021The Bag Factory is pleased to present A navigation guide to Kwanqingetshe, a solo exhibition of new work by Phumulani Ntuli.In an intimate exploration of the journey from boyhood into manhood, Phumulani is influenced by the idea of reflection, in an analysis of not only the … Read more

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OPEN STUDIOSAutumn Open Studios 18 APR 2021Join us on Sun, 18 Apr from 11 am–3 pm for our Autumn Open Studios.Drop by and get to know our studio and current residency artists at this free event offering Johannesburg audiences a unique opportunity to see, hear about and discuss the research and work-in-progress that our artists … Read more

Sewing Circle of Giggles

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SEWING CIRCLE OF GIGGLES | FRI 27 MAR 2020, 11am – 1pmJoin artist in residence Georgina (Gina) Maxim for a sewing circle of giggles. The term sewing circle usually refers to a group of people, usually women, who meet regularly for the purpose of sewing, often for charitable causes while chatting, gossiping, and/or discussing. This … Read more

Bag Factory Virtual Open Studios

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25 APR 2020Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our Autumn Open Studios scheduled for 25 April 2020 has been re-imagined as a virtual event.Virtual Open Studios | 12 – 4pmLocation: Facebook and our website (www.bagfactoryart.org.za)This virtual open studio event will include videos, virtual studio visits, and an online panel discussion with our (remote) residency artists, offering visitors a … Read more

Meet the Artist – Erla S. Haraldsdóttir

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Meet the Artist: Erla S. Haraldsdóttir13 MAR 2020, 11:00Please join us on Friday 13 March 2020 from 11:00-12:00 for a presentation of artworks by visiting artist Erla Haraldsdóttir.Erla (Iceland/ Berlin) has been on residency at the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios since mid-January 2020Please RSVP by Wednesday, 11 March 2020 to confirm your attendance.Erla intends to … Read more