ABOUT THE SHOWExhibition Opening:                        Saturday, 5th April 2025, 1 pm -4 pm Exhibition Walkabout:                     Saturday, 12th April 2025, 11 am -12 pm Closing Ceremony                     Saturday, 26th April 2025, 11 am – 12 pm All events take place  at Number Four, Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze Street, Johannesburg For … Read more

Young Womxn Studio Bursary AwardSupporting WOMXN in the arts The Bag Factory is proud to host the annual Bag Factory Young Woman Studio Bursary, generously supported since 2019 by our alumni and renowned South African artist Sam Nhlengethwa. Now in its 5th year, through an Open Call, the bursary offers an emerging/early career woman/womxn artists … Read more

Young/Unframed 2025

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

Open Call: David Koloane Award 2023

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