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 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:14:41 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2027-standard-bank-young-artist-awards-open-for-nominations-189286a For more than 40 years, the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards have championed emerging South African talent, and now nominations are open for the 2027 awards, inviting artists under the age of 35 to put their work forward. 1-270758 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zeitz-mocaa-names-elvira-dyangani-ose-as-new-artistic-director-412559a A new chapter is taking shape at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa). The Cape Town museum has appointed internationally respected curator and museum leader Elvira Dyangani Ose as its new artistic director, with her tenure beginning on 1 October 2026. 1-270725 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afda-continues-to-shape-the-future-of-the-creative-economy-with-new-degree-new-campus-and-new-learning-opportunities-745142a Your future starts here. 1-270652 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-new-signatures-winner-juandre-van-eck-gives-ceramics-a-voice-634011a What happens when an artwork needs you to make it come alive? For emerging artist Juandré van Eck, the answer can be found in breath, water, ceramics and sound. 1-270681 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Art South Africa