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 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:33:22 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tyla-choreograher-lee-che-janecke-amongst-2026-standard-bank-young-artist-award-winners-170486a Art is moving differently in 2026. The lines between disciplines are loosening, the distance between experimental practice and popular culture is narrowing, and artists are finding new ways to move between the archive, the stage and the global screen. 1-267058 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ictaf-2026-africa-is-the-palette-399628a The 13th Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) took place 20–22 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, affirming the event’s position as the largest international art fair on the African continent, attracting around 40,000 of the elite of Cape Town’s art circles, who clamoured to view new works by their favourite artists and gallerists. 1-266073 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/call-for-entries-2026-sovereign-african-art-prize-840993a The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) has launched the fifth edition of the 2026 Sovereign African Art Prize, and is inviting contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora to submit entries. 1-265729 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arts-culture-trust-nyoloha-scholarship-2026-now-accepting-applications-062525a The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has officially opened applications for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, marking the fifth iteration of its flagship undergraduate arts development initiative. 1-265537 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investec-cape-town-art-fair-2026-expansion-innovation-and-the-theme-of-listen-951874a Marking a new chapter of expansion and creative exploration, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) will broaden its physical footprint, introduce fresh curated sections, and deepen engagement through a reimagined on-site programme, all centred around its compelling theme, Listen. 1-265444 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/joy-from-africa-brings-marine-inspired-sculptures-to-va-waterfront-festive-display-174306a The V&A Waterfront has unveiled its latest festive season installation, developed in collaboration with local artists whose work draws inspiration from South Africa’s coastal environment. 1-263878 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/inaugural-blackweek-africa-edition-location-announced-407889a Johannesbrug will host the inaugural Blackweek Africa in November 2026, convening creators, innovators, business leaders and cultural visionaries from across Africa and the global diaspora for a dynamic programme of conversations, exhibitions, performances, and immersive cultural experiences. 1-263605 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-literary-oscars-here-are-the-2025-south-african-literary-awards-winners-063565a The 20th edition of the South African Literary Awards (SALA) lived up to its stellar reputation of celebrating excellence when it honoured 49 South African writers, translators and other literary practitioners across 16 categories at a ceremony held at the newly revamped Roodepoort Theatre and Museum, in Johannesburg. 1-263567 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-funding-for-festivals-in-doubt-629661a The response by the Minister of Sports Arts and Culture to an internal question posed by Ms LR Potgieter of the DA on the support of the government to festivals. 1-263111 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-art-of-making-a-difference-naked-collabs-with-sa-artists-174496a Digital insurance platform Naked has found a unique way to spotlight the causes and charities it supports through The Naked Difference. It has selected eight South African visual artists to create artworks inspired by these organisations. 1-263048 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa