bagfactory 11 April 2023 – 11 July 2023Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Bulumko Mbete (South Africa) will undertake a funded residency in collaboration with Strauss&Co. Fine Art Auctioneers and Business and Art South Africa (BASA). “Since its inception, this award has helped the winners launch their careers and really start making a name for themselves. … Read more Bulumko Mbete
Junior Post Opportunity : ArchivistAs part of National Heritage Council, Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been granted funding towards a project that is to digitise Bag Factory’s archives and its collection spanning nearly 32 years. Post: Archivist (Junior Post)Contract: Fixed … Read more OPEN CALL: Junior Archivist Opportunity
Internship Opportunity : Communications Assistant As part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP), Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been selected as a host to employ a graduate intern as part of the PESP 3 Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by the Art Bank of South Africa.Post: Communications Assistant (Internship)Contract: … Read more OPEN CALL: Communications Assistant Internship Opportunity
Internship Opportunity : Programmes Assistant As part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP), Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been selected as a host to employ a graduate intern as part of the PESP 3 Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by the Art Bank of South Africa.Post: Programmes Assistant (Internship)Contract: … Read more OPEN CALL: Programmes Assistant Internship Opportunity
635 Suurman Street, Section 6, Hammanskraal.Patrick Rulore The Bag Factory in association with Makgati Molebatsi Art Consulting, are delighted to announce the public opening of Patrick Rulore’s solo exhibition, entitled: 635 Suurman, Section 6, Hammanskraal.In this body of work, Rulore explores the depiction of intimate human moments that co-exists alongside socio-economic challenges, aspirational goals, and … Read more Patrick Rulore Exhibition
1 – 28 Feb 2023 Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Patrick Rulore (South Africa) will undertake a partially-funded residency in collaboration with Makgati Molebatsi Art Consulting at the Bag Factory from 1 – 28 Feb. The aim of the project is to grant the artist in residence an opportunity to work within a community of … Read more Patrick Rulore
WORKSHOP Writing Workshop We are pleased to have hosted Anna Ehrenstein’s writing workshop. Amidst the cold weather our participants came in their numbers to unpack ideas around artistic research which includes placing focus on writing concepts. Anna poses interesting questions such as when does research become artistic? In what time or phase can research become … Read more Anna Ehrenstein's Writing Workshop
Sharlene Khan Love, loves me not II, 2021. Digital colour hand-painted photography and glitter, Photo credit: Sharlene Khan and Mujahid SafodienIt’s a Mixtape… This exhibition is a celebration of artists in residence, esteemed alumni, and guests. “It’s a Mixtape…” showcases an array of artworks with 30+ paintings, drawings, and mixed media works on the show, … Read more Its a Mixtape Group Exhibition
AtWork Soweto This workshop was conceived as an open format, AtWork can be adapted, implemented, and reproduced autonomously by cultural organizations and institutions all over the world: associations, artist collectives, schools, academies, and festivals.The format guidelines are provided by the Moleskine Foundation and shared openly so that each organization can tailor the format to their specific … Read more AtWork Soweto Workshop
Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneers announce the prestigious artist development2023 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD“Since its inception, this award has helped the winners launch their careers and really start making a name for themselves. This award is an important part of Strauss & Co.’s ongoing and substantial commitment … Read more OPEN CALL: Cassirer Welz Award
