bagfactory 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
Important dates: Deadline for entries: 26 June 2023, 23H59pm (SAST) The winner of the award will be announced at the end of June 2023. Residency Dates: 1 July 2023 – 15 September. Candidates should consider their availability during the above timelines. Please click the link to submit your application For any queries please do not … Read more
Bag Factory: Reflections 27 May – 23 June 2023 Bag Factory Artists’ Studios is pleased to present Bag Factory: Reflections – a new group exhibition comprised of photography, video, painting, printmaking and mixed media artworks. The exhibition is focused on celebrating the work of dynamic visiting artists who have joined the Bag Factory family within the … Read more
11 April 2023 – 11 July 2023 Bag 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 … Read more
Junior Post Opportunity : Archivist As 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: … Read more
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 … Read more
Internship Opportunity : Programmes and Curatorial 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: Programmes and Curatorial Assistant … Read more
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, … Read more