bagfactory Usha Seejarim is a conceptual and socially engaged artist who uses found objects to communicate complex and simple ideas about the domestic position of women. Seejarim holds a Master’s Degree in Fine Art from the University of The Witwatersrand and currently studying an MBA through Henley University. She is a sculptor … Read more
Molemo Moiloalives and works in Johannesburg, and has worked in various capacities at the intersection of creative practice and community organizing. She currently works on notions of ungovernability, social infrastructures of cultural organizing, and relationships to nature. She is one half of the … Read more
Veronica Kingis a leading facilitator and ICF PCC certified executive coachbased in Johannesburg, South Africa. Veronica King is also the founder and CEO of Emuthini Consulting. It has become one of the leading Black-owned female-owned companies focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion, team and leadership … Read more
SUMMER SALON 2023 EDITION Application Deadline: Tuesday 17 October, 2023 at 12:00 pm (SAST) TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL IN SUBMISSION FORM FOR QUERIES EMAIL: submissions@bagfactoryart.org.za Incomplete and late applications will NOT be reviewed. Apply Now SUMMER SALON SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION The 2023 Open Call for applications for Bag Factory’s annual Summer Salon is now … Read more
STUDIO AVAILABLE APPLY HERE TIER 1/ TIER 2 STUDIO AVAILABLE The Bag Factory is looking for Johannesburg-based contemporary visual artists to take up tenancy in two of our studios and become part of our community of artists. Applications are open to artists based in Johannesburg (or in the process of relocating). Joint applications are also … Read more
I’ve known rivers ABOUT THE SHOW Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 22nd July 2023, 11 am – 2 pm Exhibition Walkabout: Saturday, 5th August 2023, 11 pm – 12 pm ________________ For more information on the exhibition and media related enquiries, please contact: Bag Factory Communications Department: Zinhle Zwane (she/her): Office: +27(0)11 834 9181 & Email: … Read more
Internship Opportunity : Communications Department 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 PESP4, Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by Art Bank of South Africa. Post: Communications Assistant (Internship)Contract: Fixed term, 4 … Read more
Exhibiting at the 2023 Turbine Art Fair In 2023, the Turbine Art Fair (TAF) will take place at Hyde Park Corner on 27 – 30 July. TAF is a uniquely South African Art fair that brings together exhibitors from around Southern Africa to present, sell and celebrate works. The fair has become the epicentre of … Read more
1 July 2023 – 15 September 2023 Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Tatenda Magaisa (South Africa) as the 2023 David Koloane Award winner. Artist’s Biography Tatenda Magaisa is an artist, researcher and cultural producer from South Africa. Her work explores themes pertaining to global cultural interaction, black women in popular culture, as … Read more
Young/Unframed is aimed at identifying and creating opportunities for emerging talent in South Africa’s creative industry. The Bag Factory has invited emerging artists and aspiring curators to work towards a solo presentation under the Young/Unframed exhibition programme. Three artists – while collaborating with three emerging curators – receive financial and curatorial support, studio space to … Read more