OFM OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Weekly English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts
371 Episodes
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Kersfees in Julie met die Secret Artists’ Club in Bloemfontein

Kersliedere, koue, knetterende vure, heerlike kos en samesyn. Brandkop Estate is gasheer vir Kersfees in Julie met ‘n groep musikante wat met jazz musiek jou gaan vermaak. Diandra Steenekamp sluit by Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Kunsteklop aan om te vertel van die program op 26 Julie. Besprekings is by…
2 Jul 3 min

Hannes van Wyk opgewonde om deel te wees van die 25ste Vrystaat Kunstefees

Hannes van Wyk en Desiré Gardner, is so te sê volksbesit met hulle uiters gewilde Magda Louw-vertonings. Vanjaar se, ‘Magda en haar Erhard,how Louw can you go?’, beloof om soos altyd die gehoor op hulle voete te hê. Hannes sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop en deel…
2 Jul 4 min

Free State Young Artist Competition puts spotlight on plastic pollution and solutions

The National Museum in Bloemfontein is celebrating Youth Month by hosting the Free State Young Artist Competition. This year’s theme is ‘Made with Plastic’. Students and learners are encouraged to participate in the competition and create art inspired by plastic pollution's effects, challenges, and solutions. Carien Van Eck, creative from…
11 Jun 3 min

NWU Gallery reopens in new premises on the Potchefstroom campus

The NWU Gallery is delighted to announce its relocation within the North-West University Potchefstroom Campus. To celebrate this exciting transition, the gallery proudly presents the grand opening of the "I Hope You Dance" art exhibition, curated from the esteemed North-West University Art Collection. This exhibition will be on view until…
9 Jun 4 min

Die Karoohuis Teater nooi jou na "Wat die hart van vol is"

In ‘n wêreld waar mense sukkel om sin te vind uit alles wat met hulle gebeur bly musiek die antwoord op vele vrae. Kunstenaars Jannie Moolman, Petronel Baard en Franco Engelbrecht deel hul eie lewensreise en nooi jou na ‘n vermaaklik, inspirerend en ontspannende vertoning op Fauresmith. Petronel Baard sluit…
5 Jun 5 min

Africa month commemorated in Kimberley with two art exhibitions

In commemoration of Africa Month, the William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is pleased to present a special Double Bill shows featuring new works by Usen Obot and Bongi Bengu. The exhibitions, titled Spirits & Souls and My Cup Runneth Over, are curated by WHAG’s Chief Curator Chepape Makgato. The curatorial…
2 Jun 5 min

Happy 25th birthday to the Vrystaat Arts Festival!

The Vrystaat Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a program that will captivate audiences with diverse experiences. Festival Director Michael Garbett joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat and highlights that the festival has been providing a platform for diverse voices, genres and cultural expressions for…
29 May 5 min

Upington, Bloem en Potch, kom neem deel aan die A-Arts nasionale kunstefees

Vir 23 jaar al kan alle ouderdomme deelneem aan die A-Arts nasionale kunstefees in dans, drama, musiek en sang. In sentraal SA kan finaliste deelneem in Upington, Bloemfontein en Potchefstroom. A-Arts is ‘n motiverende en kompeterende kunstefees wat ‘n hoogtepunt bereik in April 2026 tydens hul ‘Rising to Fame’ finale…
27 May 5 min

Heidedal trots op hul eie kuns sentrum gerig op jongmense

Die Inni-Dal-sentrum is gestig om kunsgebaseerde onderrig en leer in Mangaung te verbeter. Hul visie is dat alle kinders en jongmense in die Heidedal- en breër Mangaung-gemeenskappe toegang moet hê tot gehalteprogramme wat kunsgebaseerde metodologie gebruik om maniere te ondersoek om sosiale verhoudings te verstaan deur artistieke, kreatiewe en verkennende…
22 May 5 min

Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition returns for 2025

Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s premier platform for emerging visual artists. Now in its 35th year of Sasol’s sponsorship, Sasol New Signatures remains the most prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into the professional art world. Chairperson of…
20 May 4 min

Step into a ‘New World’ with the Free State Youth Orchestra

The Free State Youth Orchestra (FSYO) is a key component of the Free State Symphony Orchestra Company. It acts as feeder orchestra for the FSSO and is an essential element of the music-educational pipeline at the Odeion School of Music in Bloemfontein. Its membership comprises senior learners as well as…
23 Apr 3 min
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