ABOUT THE SHOWExhibition Opening: Saturday, 10th May 2025, 12 pm -4 pm Exhibition Walkabout & Closing: Saturday, 31st May 2025 All events take place at Bag Factory Artists’ Studios 10 Mahlathini Street, FordsburgFor more information on the programme and media-related enquiries, please contact: Bag Factory Communications Department:nqobile … Read more
What’s On
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
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
Bag Factory at 2023 Turbine Art Fair
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
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
Bag Factory Reflections Exhibition
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
Patrick Rulore Exhibition
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, and … Read more
Its a Mixtape Group Exhibition
Sharlene Khan Love, loves me not II, 2021. Digital colour hand-painted photography and glitter, Photo credit: Sharlene Khan and Mujahid SafodienIt’s a Mixtape… This exhibition is a celebration of artists in residence, esteemed alumni, and guests. “It’s a Mixtape…” showcases an array of artworks with 30+ paintings, drawings, and mixed media works on the show, … Read more
ARTISTS’ FILM INTERNATIONAL
15 December 2021 – 10 January 2022The Bag Factory is excited to host Artists’ Film International, a collaborative project featuring film, video and animation from around the world. Established by the Whitechapel Gallery (London) in 2008, AFI includes 21 global partner organisations. Each organisation selects an exciting recent work by an artist from their region … Read more