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Jubilee Art Centre

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… Published March 15, 2017 Updated April 18, 2019 The Jubilee ArtCentre in central Johannesburg joined these alternative art education centres in the 1970s but was forced to relocate …

Motswedi Alexandra Art Centre, Wynberg Sandton

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… May 6, 2020 Bill Ainslie’s School extended beyond the Art Foundation. The Alexandra Arts Centre was established in 1986 in Alexandra, Johannesburg. … in Alex! Vivienne Abrahams-Aliveriotis, the founder of 'Art with Africa", plans to start working with the learners to …

Mofolo Arts Centre

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… Located on Mzilikazi Street in Mofolo, the Mofolo Arts Centre is a hub of cultural and artistic exploration in … Sam Nhlengethwa, Durant Sihlali and Ezrom Legae. Community art centres and workshops in the Johannesburg area were preceded by the Polly Street ArtCentre of the 1950s which was later transferred to the …

Origins Centre

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… Published July 14, 2011 Updated April 18, 2019 Origins Centre is dedicated to exploring and celebrating the deep and … heritage and boasts an extensive collection of rock art from the Wits Rock Art Research Institute. Much of the museum showcases the …

Katlehong

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… celebrated personalities and sports players. KATLEHONG ARTCENTRE In contrast to other community art centres that were operating in South Africa during the …

Ruth Prowse School of Art

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… Cape Town, was bequeathed as an Arts and Culture Centre. Prowse was a respected Artist and advocated for the … , the first Principal, opened the only Non-Discriminatory ArtCentre in South Africa on the Estate in Woodstock in … the first Woman Director in 1996. Ruth Prowse School of Art continues to run in its original Location in Woodstock, …

Federated Union of Black Artists Arts Centre

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… April 14, 2022 The Federated Union of Black Artists Arts Centre was established in 1978 by Benjy Francis, Sipho … where they would approach different schools and arrange art classes once or twice a week. The students’ interest in the art classes would determine the return of the FUBA teachers. …

Bill Ainslie Studios, Johannesburg

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… and teachers. In 1977 it became known as the Johannesburg Art Foundation. The core idea of a school was of a network of … spirit. Bill Ainslie was a key person in the founding of art initiatives such as the Cyrene Mission Station in … Black Artists, FUNDA Community College, The Alexandra ArtCentre, Katlehong Artcentre and Thupelo Workshop. His drive …

Polokwane

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… the Limpopo Province . It is South Africa's largest urban centre North of Gauteng . It used to be known as Pietersburg … located in the Area.  Polokwane has great restaurants, art galleries, museums, jazz clubs and shopping centres. It's … artistic civic centre. Here you can visit the Polokwane Art Museum which has an excellent collection of South African …

Abangani Art Centre, Durban

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… a response to the demand of Black students who wanted an art education in the city centre of Durban. Its premise was very similar to that of … based in Cape Town . Location Map Geolocation Abangani ArtCentre, Durban Language Not specified Comments Most Read …

Funda Community College

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… which was donated by the Urban Foundation and IBM. The centre was initially directed by art educator and activist Steven Sack. Charles Nkosi , who … 1986 and is currently the director. When Rorke’s Drift artcentre in KwaZulu-Natal closed its doors in the early …

The Durban Centre for Photography

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… Published March 27, 2017 Updated April 18, 2019 The Durban Centre for Photography (DCP) was originally conceptualised … from their own work as they are informed by their own art practice. [3] The DCP, has seen the realisation of a … with this project was to engage the relationship between art and urbanity with a level of municipal influence, as this …

Casa Labia,198 Main Road, Muizenberg

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… bears the name Casa Labia and is a restaurant, conference centre and music venue. The house was built by skilled … artisans and houses part of the Labia family's extensive art collection. Built in 1929 to reflect the spirit of 18th … offered a seasonal programme of events including lectures, art classes, workshops for children and adults, music …

Michaelis School of Fine Art

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… 2017 Updated April 18, 2019 The Michaelis School of Fine Art, the namesake of the Fine Art Department of the University of Cape Town , is located on … in South Africa. Other sections of Michaelis include The Centre for Curating the Archive based in the Old Medical …

Groote Schuur High School

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… in the Vredenhof residence, presently the Frank Joubert Art and  Design Centre in the leafy suburb of Newlands. The school started … the  school’s classrooms are equipped with state-of-the- art interactive whiteboards. There are two fully equipped …

Johannesburg Art Gallery

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… July 14, 2011 Updated February 11, 2022 The Johannesburg Art Gallery was first commissioned to be built in 1910, and … called the Central Business District.  The Johannesburg Art Gallery was constructed in 1911 as a request by Lady … it opened to the public Joubert Park, Johannesburg’s city centre. Further extensions made to the gallery began in 1940 …

Bethesda Road, Graaf-Reniet

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… evolution patterns both through a visit to the San rock-art located in caves on the farms and to fossil sites. An … the Graaff-Reinet Tourism Office, at the Kitching Fossil Centre in Nieu Bethesda and at Ganora Guest Farm and Wellwood Farm close to Nieu Bethesda. Bushman rock art can be seen at Ganora Guest Farm. It is almost impossible …

Iziko Museum's, Cape Town

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… word meaning “hearth.” A hearth is the traditional centre of the home where families would get together to share … History with a plethora of others. Cape Town’s premier art gallery, the Iziko South African National Gallery is met … History with a plethora of others. Cape Town’s premier art gallery, the Iziko South African National Gallery is met …

Newlands

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… eastern slopes of Table Mountain only 15 minutes’ from the centre of Cape Town city. This leafy, upmarket suburb has … in Newlands and has a sculpture garden, a number of local art studios, a craft shop and restaurant as well as the first … Reading Further Reading www.sahistory.org.za/article/art-south-africa-today-exhibitions …

Gallery 101

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… founded Gallery 101 to showcase modern South African art.  The original location was next to the Head Office of the Progressive Federal Party in the Rand Centre in the Johannesburg CBD. In the late 1960s the gallery … as Fabian Peake & Phyllida Barlow (shown 1975).  African Art from South Africa, a group exhibition of Galley 21 London …

Kliptown Museum

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… the Freedom Charter through photographs, news clippings, art, song and narration. Artefacts from those people who … Dedication next to the upmarket Soweto Hotel & Conference Centre, this innovative and compact museum brings to life the … the Freedom Charter through photographs, news clippings, art, song and narration. Artefacts from those people who …

Pretoria High School for Girls, Park Street

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… to the school, with the construction of new classrooms, an Art room, a Library, a Domestic Science Centre and several laboratories. In 1966 the annual play … gate erected. But her true legacy is the state-of-the-art Astroturf, which is named in her honour.   As Pretoria …

Dan Pienaar, suburb of Bloemfontein

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… the whole family to enjoy. These include the Oliewenhuis Art Museum, movie theatres, lovely restaurants, excellent … Dan Pienaar vicinity are the ever popular Preller Square Centre (accommodating Woolworths Foods and Crazy Daisy … https://www.sahistory.org.za/places/oliewenhuis-art-museum https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/paul-alberts …

Bantu Dramatic Society, Johannesburg

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… development. It was housed at the Bantu Men’s Social Centre, a club for educated Bantu men, and became a space for … Bantu playwrights to develop African dramatic and operatic art”. In doing so, the society had a specific way of working … Bantu playwrights to develop African dramatic and operatic art”. In doing so, the society had a specific way of working …

Roodepoort Museum

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… 2011 Updated April 18, 2019 Set in the Roodepoort Civic Centre on Christiaan de Wet Road, the Roodepoort Museum … collection of Local Ceramics. Other items of note include; Art Deco Figurines, a 1699 Dutch Family Bible  and Pierneef, … collection of Local Ceramics. Other items of note include; Art Deco Figurines, a 1699 Dutch Family Bible  and Pierneef, …

Irish House, Polokwane Museum

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… July 14, 2011 Updated October 28, 2022 Right in the centre of the city of Polokwane is Irish House, a Victorian … pottery, woodwork, weaving, ceramic, glasswork, rock art, cast iron.. It also has a number of exhibitions on the … pottery, woodwork, weaving, ceramic, glasswork, rock art, cast iron.. It also has a number of exhibitions on the …

St George’s Grammar School, 1 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

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… Estate. In 1984, the Graham Dods Audio-visual and Resource Centre was opened, together with the Squash Court. The year … In 2008, the School opened; the new Science Centre and Art Gallery. Location Map Geolocation St George’s Grammar … In 2008, the School opened; the new Science Centre and Art Gallery. … 33837 … 33835 … 21730 … 21744 … 21727 … …

Ditsong Museum of Natural History

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… through the ages, called ‘reach for the stars’, and a rock art exhibition, known as the ‘rainbow collection’. The museum is regarded as a centre for living culture and it focuses on the diversity of … silver and archaeological material. The museum also has an art gallery that displays a rich array of paintings and …

Harbour Board Building, Port Elizabeth

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… The building is regarded as one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in South Africa. It was proclaimed a … old Harbour Board Building in Flemming Street in the city centre was used as: The Port Elizabeth Harbour's … The building is regarded as one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in South Africa. It was proclaimed a …

Athenaeum building, Belmont Terrace, Port Elizabeth

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… the 1880s. In 1893 the Young Menâ Institute, the School of Art, the Naturalist Society and the Camera Club combined to … club and changed its name, but it has since again become a centre for cultural as well as social activities. After the … the 1880s. In 1893 the Young Menâ Institute, the School of Art, the Naturalist Society and the Camera Club combined to …

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