South Africa Arts News

Cape Town is, on an official as well as entrepreneurial level, incorporating design into its urban and social planning, and two forthcoming events in particular explore the important role of design in our future.

‘The Gallery’ at the award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, is proud to host ‘The Unisa Cape Town Final Year Student Exhibition’ on Sunday, 20 November at 11h00.

For the month of November, Grand Gallery Boadicea at Grand Café & Beach in Granger Bay, Cape Town will exhibit Claire Denarie Soffietti’s paintings.

‘The Gallery’ at the award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, proudly presents a solo exhibition, ‘Cultural Contrasts’, by celebrated Pretoria-based artist, Willie van Rensburg.

Adobe brings out a new version or extension of Photoshop every one or two years, and there are rumours that CS6 is on its way.

Grand Café & Beach, Granger Bay, Cape Town presents the ‘I was Shot in Cape Town’ exhibition on Thursday, 8 September 2011 at 18:30.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is proud to launch its new Community Art Gallery, forming part of the Centre’s extensive and exciting community development programmes.

A Woman Denied... The Early Years is a biographical account of a mixed gender baby named Raymond who was raised as a boy.

In 2011, Faber-Castell is celebrating its 250th anniversary. To help celebrate Stone Marketing are running a “create the castle of your dreams” competition.

‘The Gallery’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, proudly presents ‘Back From Paris’, an exhibition showcasing lithographs by renowned South African and French artists, held in collaboration with the Rendezvous Art Project.

Ian Martin's Novel About a Disaffected Student Who Runs Amok Is To Be Published As An eBook by Smashwords

Brian Lisus (internationally renowned violin maker based in Cape Town, South Africa) initiated a project The Quartet of Peace dedicated to the ideals inspired by the 4 South African Nobel Peace Laureats. You can follow the progress on his Blog.

Soluphucula Disabled Craft Project has lived up to its name (meaning we will improve) since it has become a beacon of hope for 12 disabled residents from Nolukhanyo Township in Bathurst.

Magical champion waves break on the shores of the old fisherman's town while hippies of the day sit quietly and watch the sunset.

Oak trees decorate peaceful streets while Cape Dutch and Gothic architecture reflects the richness of the history captured and preserved by the small town of Somerset East.

The discussion will revolve around the many ways guitarists can be in the homea studio, and record great tracks, as well as discussing bigger systems and studio playing and techniques.

The remote village of Vondelling, located 43km from the Karoo-town of Willowmore, has emerged as a prime model of how investing in people can bear a sustainable means of improving a community.

The Rietbron and the Vondelling Craft projects, both located in the rural Karoo, are funded by the Cacadu District Municipality (CDM), and the Bethesda Arts Centre in Nieu-Bethesda is privately funded and owned.

To mark a significant step towards the development and promotion of film in Nelson Mandela Bay, the municipality convened a workshop to discuss the development of the industry on 29 January 2009. National Film and Video Foundation CEO Eddie Mbalo, Ea

A South African author sets a new trend by selling the artwork for the cover of his novel

Creative-Baby-Nursery-Rooms.com announced a Baby Nursery Pictures Contest last week, sponsored by Pinktaffydesigns.com. By sharing a photo of their baby nursery, participants have a chance to win a gift certificate to an online baby gear retailer.

The Kick Butt Comedy Show! Date: 28 July 2006. Time: 19H00. Venue: Tiramisu Bistro – 78 Charl Cilliers Street – Alberton North.

Killer headline comedian Al Prodgers, has said "Of course I`ll respect you in the morning!" when asked he`s feelings about his latest DVD release,