KuGompo artist Teneale Dirker is redefining how audiences experience colour and emotion through her latest solo exhibition, Untamed Colour, currently on show at CVD Art Gallery. Set to be further enriched by a formal artist walkabout on…
Art lovers are in for an unforgettable cultural experience as the Umtiza Arts Festival returns with one of its most anticipated visual arts events, celebrating the remarkable creativity and diversity of artists from KuGompo City and…
More than 1,000 works of art were entered into this year’s ELFEST Primary Schools Art Eisteddfod, highlighting the dedication, creativity and passion of teachers and pupils across the region. The exhibition, hosted at Belgravia Art…
If walls could talk, the halls hosting this year’s Elfest Art Eisteddfod exhibition would probably burst into song, poetry and colour. From striking self-portraits and emotional paintings to bold artistic statements inspired by war,…
At an age when many people are slowing down, Lorraine D Bezuidenhout is still chasing colour, inspiration and that perfect brushstroke. The talented 84-year-old artist from Kennerley Retirement Complex in Bonza Bay still paints daily —…
NICK PIKE Young artist, cricketer and surfer Grace Mclean is a ray of brightness “Art is the conscious use of skill, imagination and creativity to produce works that evoke emotion, ideas or beauty, spanning visual [painting, sculpture],…
Mdantsane-born visual artist Siphenathi Rautini, 22, presented his first solo exhibition, Nuance Nuisance Volume 2, featuring a body of work that reflects personal memory, social realities and his growth as a creative. The exhibition…
A new contemporary art exhibition exploring change, transformation and the beauty of imperfection has opened at Lakritz Gallery. Titled Imperfect Evolution, the group exhibition is curated by gallery owner and artist Claudine Hauke and…
Want a piece of Gonubie this Christmas? Try a soulful artwork among many created by 12 Gonubie artists exhibiting in a gallery between Tasty Creations and New Seasons shops in Schwedhelm Centre, Gonubie Main Road. There are works from…
Forget about the long, cold days of winter and spend an afternoon enjoying a wide variety of music presented by Viva Musica Ensemble this Saturday at the Nahoon Methodist Church in aid of vulnerable animals in the city. The show kicks off…
LEBO MJANGAZE East London artist Claudine Hauke is putting the spotlight on women in art this August, with an all-female exhibition featuring local and international talent to provide women in art with a platform to be celebrated, seen…
Merrifield Primary School’s Xylie Tarr and Arcadia School’s Liam Olivier are this year’s recipients of the coveted triple gold award for the East London Eisteddfod (ELFest) Primary School’s Art Exhibition. The exhibition, which started on…
Hudson Park High School’s new ambitiously heartfelt stage production, The Quigney Has the Blues, explores the impact of the lingering ghosts of an unequal past set against the backdrop of a beloved but decaying local suburb. The story is…
The School of Music, also known as the East London Music Institute, is celebrating 30 years of music education since it was founded in January 1995 by principal teacher Widor du Toit. For three decades, the school has helped students grow…
Local artist Tracy Chen has done it again, becoming the only South African for the second consecutive year selected to feature her work in the prestigious 2025 Japan International Watercolour Institute (JIWI) Spring Online Exhibition.…
A vibrant new art exhibition at Belgravia Art School is paying tribute to the late Cheryl Kent, a beloved East London teacher and creative force, by celebrating the artistic expressions of more than 300 grade R pupils. The Cheryl Kent…
TANDO NKUNGWANA Officially launching at the Faith Dome Café on April 29, Pastor Noel Burrell‘s Worship in a Helmet is an inspiring non-fiction book that aims to encourage readers to overcome life’s challenges through faith and prayer. The…
Sonwa Sakuba Productions is set to debut its first children’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, at the Guild Theatre from Thursday April 3 to Saturday April 5. The show is a bold and colourful portrayal of the adaptation written by Jennifer Reif…
The East London branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) writing group has achieved a remarkable milestone with the publication of the sixth edition of its anthology, titled Tales of All Kinds VI, a collection of creative writing.…
The Christmas rush is upon us again! Take a break and spend an afternoon relaxing as Viva Musica Ensemble presents their last concert of the year. The programme includes well known works by Schubert and Tchaikovsky as well as a few pieces…
