https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/484.html South Africa Art news 15 Art news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/484.html en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:48:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-latelier-art-names-12-finalists-for-its-40th-edition-075245a The next generation of African visual artists is in the spotlight, with Absa L’Atelier Art announcing the 12 finalists for its 2026 competition as the annual awards mark their 40th edition. 1-271807 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/johannesburg-artist-sphumelele-zondi-wins-sasol-new-signatures-2026-631031a Sphumelele Zondi has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition for The laundry of a nation. 1-271651 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mission-for-inner-city-brings-african-photography-to-cape-towns-cbd-964484a One of Cape Town’s busiest pedestrian routes has a new reason to slow down. Alpha Street Gallery has transformed the corner of Alpha Street and Lower Loop Street into a free outdoor photography exhibition, bringing together images from across Africa for commuters, residents and visitors to discover. 1-271574 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-beer-cans-to-cameras-corona-puts-a-new-spin-on-outdoor-advertising-186676a Cape Town’s creative community got a closer look at Corona’s Solargraph Series during First Thursday, with an exhibition at Chimi showcasing images created using Corona cans converted into pinhole cameras. 1-271568 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dalro-opens-2026-visual-arts-merit-award-for-south-african-artists-853873a Emerging South African visual artists are being invited to apply for the 2026 Dalro Visual Arts Merit Award (VAMA), an initiative designed to help accelerate careers through professional development, mentorship, residencies and exhibition opportunities. 1-271179 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iwisa-no1-launches-designer-search-for-its-70th-anniversary-523380a Iwisa No.1 is turning 70, and instead of simply looking back, the maize brand is handing its next chapter over to a new generation of South African designers. 1-270996 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rucera-seethal-steps-down-from-national-arts-festival-967154a After six years at the helm of the National Arts Festival’s artistic programme, Rucera Seethal is stepping down as artistic director to take on a new role as arts and culture coordinator for Ireland in South Africa. 1-270864 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/national-arts-and-culture-awards-26-reveal-presenters-performers-and-nominees-189396a The countdown to the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) is underway, with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture revealing more of the talent set to feature at this year’s ceremony. 1-270848 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kelebogile-marope-makes-history-as-first-botswana-artist-to-win-fnb-art-prize-856943a Botswana artist Kelebogile Marope has been named the recipient of the 2026 FNB Art Prize, becoming the first artist from Botswana to receive the award. 1-270769 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa