We will all miss… David Koloane
Creative Feel joins the artists, staff and board of Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in mourning the passing of Dr David Koloane, known affectionately to many as Bra Da, at his
The Bag Factory: a home for new and innovative visual art
Keeping a nonprofit organisation (NPO) afloat is no easy task, especially in the realm of the arts. Funding is a constant challenge, and managing the day-to-day administrative and programming tasks
tête-à-tête
tête-à-tête positions the exhibition as the culmination of a series of intimate conversations, or back-and-forth exchanges that take place during the process of thinking about, making and showing art. From
True grit: Art powers Joburg’s unique urban transformation
The uniqueness of Joburg’s inner city lies in the vibrant artistic spaces that can be found scattered across the often rough and chaotic metropolis. There are many current and planned
A penetrating work on urban soccer wins overall prize
At a gala event held at the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery on the evening of 4 April 2018, upcoming young artist Chris Soal was announced as the overall winner
2018 Fulcrum Suzanne Shaw Creative Award Winner
Dineke van der Walt, gallery manager at Lizamore & Associates in Johannesburg, has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Fulcrum Suzanne Shaw Creative Award. The Fulcrum
The 2018 Cassirer Welz Award winner is announced!
The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, in partnership with Strauss & Co and Everard Read, are delighted to announce that the winner for the 2018 Cassirer Welz Award is Richard Specs
2017 Cassirer Welz Award – Call for Applications
The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, in partnership with Strauss & Co. & the Everard Read Gallery, is excited to announce that the call for the 2017 Cassirer Welz Award is
Artinsure sponsors Walkabouts at JAF
Artinsure will be sponsoring the Walkabout programme at the FNB JoburgArtFair for the second year as part of its initiative of making art accessible. Artinsure is excited to be part
Finalists announced for 20th annual BASA Awards
Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual BASA Awards. Business and Arts South Africa’s announcement of the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual
The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios
What will be the focus of your stand at FNB JoburgArtFair and how do you aim to use it as a ‘platform’ for artists? The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios will
Between a Life and its Dream
An inside look into life in the ghettos of Ghana and a glimpse at the themes that typify these places, is what visitors to the Absa Gallery in Johannesburg can
Non-metropolitan Mentorship Programme
The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios presents its latest programme – the Non-metropolitan Mentorship Programme. This programme is aimed at young visual artists from areas outside of the traditional metropolitan “art”