OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
#OFMKunsteklop - Protea Boekhuis kompetisie vir opkomende illustreerders
Protea Boekhuis is op soek na buitengewone opkomende illustreerders Is jy een van hulle? Stuur vir ons voorbeelde van jou werk en kry internasionale erkenning! · Stuur vir ons drie van jou mees unieke illustrasies wat al drie saam ʼn storie vertel (dit kan ‘n bestaande storie wees of jou…
#OFMArtBeat - Soundwave: A free French inspired online music festival with Majozi
Alliance Francaise based at the North West University, Potchefstroom campus is hosting the Soundwave music week on 24 and 25 July 2020. Their headline artist is Majozi and the online festival is taking place for free on social media, you merely need to click and tune in.
#OFMArtBeat: Sylvester Mgqeku shares his passion for the arts
Prior to the Global pandemic and eminent shut down of international and local public spaces, Mqeku had spent two months in Dakar, Senegal. This was at the newly opened Blackrock Senegal Artist residence, Mqeku spent early 2020 as one of 16 international artists selected for the inagural class. Engaging with…
#OFMArtBeat: Goethe-Institut Project Space - Call for entries
The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg calls for proposals for the 2021 edition of the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS), a multi-disciplinary roving project space support programme for South Africa. The programme supports work realised in any part of South Africa; ranging from workshops to exhibitions, events and performances; in any discipline including…
#OFMArtBeat - The Virtual National Arts Festival is underway
I talk to the CEO of the National Arts Festival, Monica Newton about the festival in general – what has it been like to completely redesign a festival and make room for it online? The Virtual National Arts Festival (vNAF) will be entirely viewed through the portal of the newly…
#OFMArtBeat - INFINI3: Art changes people, people change the world
We speak to Roxanne Konco from Infini3 about their passion for the arts, online/digital events and public art projects. Art changes people, people change the world. Bringing Free State artists and their works to life, on a digital platform. Visit them here: https://www.infini3.co.za/
#OFMKunsteklop - Sandra Prinsloo in "Oskar en die pienk tannie" aanlyn!
Die Boer-By die Huis bied aan vanaf 2-7 Julie: Sandra Prinsloo in Oskar en die Pienk Tannie. Met meer as 120 uitverkoopte vertonings landswyd, 9 Nasionale Teatertoekkennings en mense wat steeds vra om die produksie Oskar en die Pienk Tannie te sien, wonder ‘n mens hoekom: “Elke nou en dan,…
#OFMArtBeat: Contemporary artist Christiaan Diedericks and his Saint Corona
I chat to professional contemporary artist Christiaan Diedericks about his interpretation of Saint Corona as part of the Lockdown Collection. He shares his thoughts regarding the impact of the lockdown on South Africa and its artists and tells us why this collection has received global attention. Take a listen. For…
#OFMArtBeat - Musuem Moments: Oliewenhuis Art Museum virtual walk-about
Since the beginning of South Africa's lockdown, the country's leading fine art auction house Strauss & Co have been rapidly innovating to take their extensive art expertise online. Their afternoon 'Virtual Art Talks' series hosted on Zoom is now a permanent calendar fixture, bringing together audiences from not only South…
#OFMKunsteklop: OPTOG stel e-biblioteek met virtuele konserte bekend
Die reuse belangstelling in vermaak en verligting het gelei tot die geboorte van OPTOG! se nuutste projek: ’n e-biblioteek. Hierdie platform maak toneel- en musiekproduksies op die langduur aan nasionale, sowel as internasionale gehore beskikbaar. Die eerste drie konserte (twee Nataniël e-kuiers en ’n Drie van die Bestes-konsert) is reeds…
#OFMArtBeat - Vrystaat Arts Festival: Snelstroom Sneak Peak
The Snelstroom Sneak Peak is an appetizer of what is to come from the Vrystaat Arts Festival’s October online offerings. This festival will be showcasing a few bespoke, curated and experimental work to the public from May until July, to trial the possibilities of online performances and paypoints. There will…
#OFMKunsteklop - Marion Holm oor grendeltyd en haar eerste aanlynvertoning
18 Junie - Aanlyn: BACKSTAGE MET MARION. Opgeneem by Die Boer. Kaartjies by @Webtickets https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1502277448 Het jy al ooit gewens Marion kan na 'n vertoning net bietjie met jou kuier en nog 'n paar stories vertel? Wel, in BACKSTAGE MET MARION is dit presies wat sy doen. Sy neem die…
#OFMArtBeat - ArtBankSA is looking for contemporary artworks
The ArtbankSA is tasked with purchasing artworks from South African artists, particularly that of emerging artists in order to lease and sell the artworks to South African government departments, private companies and private individuals.
#OFMArtBeat - What is the Free State Art Collective?
The Free State Art Collective’s main purpose is to develop and sustain the careers of all the artists who belong as members and to raise awareness of talent in the Free State, thereby developing a more visible national presence. The Collective also aims to mentor emerging artists and to provide…
#OFMArtBeat - The Free State Art Collective's art goes viral
'LOCKDOWN // A viral art experiment' is an experiment in solidarity – of how a creative spark can also initiate a positive viral response. It started with a single quotation which was given to two artists in the Free State Art Collective, a viral process then commenced whereby one artwork…
#OFMKunsteklop - Aardklop 2020 gaan nie plaasvind nie
BELANGRIKE AANKONDIGING - Aardklop 2020 gaan nie voort soos beplan nie. Vanjaar het tot dusver talle uitdagings ingehou vir almal. Aardklop het, soos elke ander organisasie, groot en moeilike besluite gehad om te neem. Ek gesels met Delmari van Zyl Bestuurder: Borge, Media en Bemarking oor die groot besluit.
#OFMKunsteklop - Giggel deur grendeltyd met Ilne Fourie
Skrywer, aktriese en kreatiewe denker Ilne Fourie vertel hoe sy deur hierdie grendeltyd moes leer om anders na haar gehoor te kyk en herinner ons dat lag steeds van die beste medisyne is. Sy vertel ook van haar huidge produksie "Die klein viooltjie" wat aanlyn beskikbaar is. Luister gerus hier.
#OFMArtBeat - Let's talk poetry, sustainability & publishing
The Free State Arts Festival are hosting a variety of panel discussions and this week the focus is on poetry, online sustainability and publishing. The public is invited to participate. I chat to panel discussion coordinator TK Ndlovu about the topics that will be discussed as well as getting details…
#OFMArtbeat - A creative lockdown initiative for kids who love the arts
Director of ASSITEJ South Africa, Yvette Hardie talks about the collaboration between The Learning Trust, ASSITEJ SA, DCAS and The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation who have joined forces to create an online platform filled with resources in the following categories: Academic, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Life Skills…
#OFMArtbeat - Theatre for young audiences
Director of ASSITEJ South Africa, Yvette Hardie is the coordinator of a panel discussion hosted by the Free State Arts Festival about theatre for young audiences. The panel discussion is open to the public and is taking place online. Here she discusses the themes they will touch on, why theatre…