Bag Factory Artists’ Studios in association with Strauss & Co. Education Fine Art Auctioneers, announce the prestigious 2024 CASSIRER WELZ AWARD Call for Entries are NOW OPEN “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 … Read more
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 David Koloane Award The award is open to early career South African-based, contemporary visual artists, aged 21-35 who are not represented by a commercial gallery. Artists working in the fields of painting, drawing, printmaking, lens-based and performance-based art are invited to … 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
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
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
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