The Screen Five films that challenge, inspire, and empower This year’s #FiveFilmsForFreedom programme is LIVE until March 30th! Attend our watch parties to join the global celebration of LGBTQIA+ storytelling. Dive into powerful stories of love, courage, secrets and betrayal from across the globe —while standing in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities fighting for freedom around … Read more
QUEERING THE GA(Y)ZE 15 Feb – 1 March 2025 Bag Factory is pleased to present Queering the Ga(y)ze: A Public Dialogue Series, convened by Nala Xaba and Noma Pakade, in association with the British Council. Over three Saturdays, discussions will explore various sites of queer cultural expression, namely: The Shelf, The Gallery, and The Streets. … Read more
Bag Factory Artist Workshopshosted by Bag Factory and our artists, these workshops serve to share and develop skills, develop working relationships for younger artists, and ultimately develop the Johannesburg art community, and the Bag Factory community. Be a part of the channel!Design Thinking Hosted by Ryan HoneyballWorkshop 1: Introduction and Discovery Phase (26 July 2025) Objective: Understand the basics of design thinking and the double diamond methodology. Begin the discovery phase by identifying needs, challenges and audiences. … Read more
ABOUT THE EVENTS Symposium Day 1 Friday, 9 February 2024, 10 am – 4 pm at Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, 10 Mahlathini Street, Fordsburg Symposium Day 2 Saturday, 10 February 2024 10 am – 12 pm at Umhlabathi Collective, 2 Helen Joseph St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001 Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 10 February 2024, 12 … Read more
Image of painting session led by Facilitator, Dathini Mzayiya.Kids Art Workshop We were delighted to host the School Holiday Visual Arts Programme, which was a week long Visual Arts Workshop. This programme aimed to provide school going children with exciting Art educational experiences. They were exposed to various mediums and the study of art history. This … Read more
Recent Events Past Events Contra. FairPlant Plaza WorkshopFear Fokol – Film ScreeningListening to the Echoes of Matselmela ManakaSchool Holiday Visual Arts Programme
Bag Factory in association with Morris Isaacson Centre for Music hosted a 7-day school holiday programme from 2 October 2023 – 6 October 2023 consisting of visual art workshops conducted by practicing early and mid-career artists. This programme aimed to provide school going children with exciting art educational experiences. They were exposed to various mediums … Read more
Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2020, midnight (SAST)