OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
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Fenomenale talent te siene in “Annie en Helen” op die Vrystaat Kunstefees verhoog
‘n Stryd om oorlewing ontvou rondom die eetkamertafel waar Annie Sullivan en Hellen Keller mekaar ontmoet in 1887. Vervaardiger van die produksie “Anne en Helen”, Pedro Kruger sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor die uitdagings van gebare taal op die verhoog, die intense…
Gewortel in Suid Afrika se geskiedenis,vertel Amanda Strydom met deernis die verhaal van Tinkerbell van Tonder
Die OFM Kunsteklop vind uit wat jy tydens vanjaar se 25ste Vrystaat Kunstefees kan verwag. Een van die groot name wat die verhoog betree is Amanda Strydom. In hierdie verhaal is daar hartseer, oorwinning, ‘n kykie na ons geskiedenis en 11 uiters treffende liedjies wat gehore se harte raak. Die…
Kersfees in Julie met die Secret Artists’ Club in Bloemfontein
Kersliedere, koue, knetterende vure, heerlike kos en samesyn. Brandkop Estate is gasheer vir Kersfees in Julie met ‘n groep musikante wat met jazz musiek jou gaan vermaak. Diandra Steenekamp sluit by Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Kunsteklop aan om te vertel van die program op 26 Julie. Besprekings is by…
Hannes van Wyk opgewonde om deel te wees van die 25ste Vrystaat Kunstefees
Hannes van Wyk en Desiré Gardner, is so te sê volksbesit met hulle uiters gewilde Magda Louw-vertonings. Vanjaar se, ‘Magda en haar Erhard,how Louw can you go?’, beloof om soos altyd die gehoor op hulle voete te hê. Hannes sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop en deel…
Visual and performance art unite in a one-of-a-kind all female production at the Vrystaat Arts Festival
“In Resonance” blends visual and performance art as well as providing an interactive experience for the audience. Artists Sibahle Mabaso and Jacobeth Selinga joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this ground-breaking production, what it’s like to work together in an all-female team and shares their…
NWU Konservatorium konsertreeks vereer Hugo Wolf-Mörike Lieder by NG Kerk Vyfhoek, Potch
Opknappings by die NWU Konservatorium in Potchefstroom is aan die gang en dus word die res van die jaar se konsertreeks in Potchefstroom by die NG Kerk Vyfhoek aangebied. Jana Mathee sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor die besonderse produksie en ook die…
Biannual exhibition featuring artists from the Northern Cape, on at WHAG Kimberley
The Northern Cape Artists Exhibition is a biannual event that occurs at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. Malikah Meyer, Curatorial Assistant at WHAG joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the current exhibition as well as the mentorship workshops being hosted. The exhibition is…
Oliewenhuis Art Museum presents three solo exhibitions during this year’s Vrystaat Arts Festival
The Vrystaat Arts Festival is celebrating 25 years of theatre, art, entertainment and shopping indulgence. Olewenhuis Art Musuem in Bloemfontein is part of the festival’s art exhibition program with three female artists presenting solo exhibitions from 15 – 19 July. Curator at Oliewenhuis, Ester le Roux joins Yolanda Maartens in…
Free State Young Artist Competition puts spotlight on plastic pollution and solutions
The National Museum in Bloemfontein is celebrating Youth Month by hosting the Free State Young Artist Competition. This year’s theme is ‘Made with Plastic’. Students and learners are encouraged to participate in the competition and create art inspired by plastic pollution's effects, challenges, and solutions. Carien Van Eck, creative from…
NWU Gallery reopens in new premises on the Potchefstroom campus
The NWU Gallery is delighted to announce its relocation within the North-West University Potchefstroom Campus. To celebrate this exciting transition, the gallery proudly presents the grand opening of the "I Hope You Dance" art exhibition, curated from the esteemed North-West University Art Collection. This exhibition will be on view until…
Die Karoohuis Teater nooi jou na "Wat die hart van vol is"
In ‘n wêreld waar mense sukkel om sin te vind uit alles wat met hulle gebeur bly musiek die antwoord op vele vrae. Kunstenaars Jannie Moolman, Petronel Baard en Franco Engelbrecht deel hul eie lewensreise en nooi jou na ‘n vermaaklik, inspirerend en ontspannende vertoning op Fauresmith. Petronel Baard sluit…
Africa month commemorated in Kimberley with two art exhibitions
In commemoration of Africa Month, the William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is pleased to present a special Double Bill shows featuring new works by Usen Obot and Bongi Bengu. The exhibitions, titled Spirits & Souls and My Cup Runneth Over, are curated by WHAG’s Chief Curator Chepape Makgato. The curatorial…
Happy 25th birthday to the Vrystaat Arts Festival!
The Vrystaat Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a program that will captivate audiences with diverse experiences. Festival Director Michael Garbett joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat and highlights that the festival has been providing a platform for diverse voices, genres and cultural expressions for…
Upington, Bloem en Potch, kom neem deel aan die A-Arts nasionale kunstefees
Vir 23 jaar al kan alle ouderdomme deelneem aan die A-Arts nasionale kunstefees in dans, drama, musiek en sang. In sentraal SA kan finaliste deelneem in Upington, Bloemfontein en Potchefstroom. A-Arts is ‘n motiverende en kompeterende kunstefees wat ‘n hoogtepunt bereik in April 2026 tydens hul ‘Rising to Fame’ finale…
Heidedal trots op hul eie kuns sentrum gerig op jongmense
Die Inni-Dal-sentrum is gestig om kunsgebaseerde onderrig en leer in Mangaung te verbeter. Hul visie is dat alle kinders en jongmense in die Heidedal- en breër Mangaung-gemeenskappe toegang moet hê tot gehalteprogramme wat kunsgebaseerde metodologie gebruik om maniere te ondersoek om sosiale verhoudings te verstaan deur artistieke, kreatiewe en verkennende…
Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition returns for 2025
Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s premier platform for emerging visual artists. Now in its 35th year of Sasol’s sponsorship, Sasol New Signatures remains the most prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into the professional art world. Chairperson of…
The golden era of art and music takes centre stage at St Michael’s Chapel Bloemfontein
The Secret Artists Club invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day in La Belle Époque - the golden era of music and art in Europe. Hosted at St Michael’s Chapel in Bloemfontein on the 11th of May, Diandra Steenekamp joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with all the details…
Acclaimed conductor Avlana Eisenberg joins the Free State Symphony Orchestra for a night of Symphonic Flair
The Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) presents Symphonic Flair on the 24th of May at the Odeion in Bloemfontein. It promises an unforgettable evening of orchestral brilliance. Under the baton of acclaimed conductor Avlana Eisenberg and featuring pianist Ilya Friedberg, this concert promises to stir the soul and spark the…
As jy lief is vir illustrasies teken is die ‘Picture This’ kompetisie vir jou!
"Picture This" is terug en gee aan aspirant illustreerders die geleentheid om hul werke gepubliseer te kry, plaaslik en oorsee. Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Reon Erasmus in die OFM Kunsteklop oor wie mag inskryf en wat op die wenner van die uitsonderlike geleentheid wag. Inskrywings kan gelaai…
Erfenis en verbinding van stryk musici gevier tydens 'SA Strings' konvensie in Bloemfontein
"Synergy of Strings" is meer as 'n konvensie - dit is 'n viering van erfenis, 'n oproep tot verbinding en 'n visie vir die toekoms van strykers in Suid-Afrika. Of jy nou 'n musiekliefhebber, student, onderwyser of professionele kunstenaar is, hierdie konvensie bied 'n ongeëwenaarde geleentheid om te ervaar, leer…