OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Gold and silver inspires WHAG resident’s exhibition in Kimberley
The 2026 WHAG Artist-in-Residence, Tshepo Bopape joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat together with Curatorial Assistant, Malikah Meyer. The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is pleased to present Valued Materials – A Work In Progress until the 30th of April showcasing the works created during Tshepo’s time in…
Creative inspiration waits for the whole family at the 5th annual Clarens Arts Festival
The 5th annual Clarens Arts Festival takes place in Clarens from 24–27 April 2026. Chairman of the festival board, Manie van Schalkwyk joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their exciting festival program which includes theatre, literature, workshops, and kiddies events, there’s a spark of inspiration…
Joseph Kunnuji’s new album gives collaboration new meaning
Dr Joseph Kunnuji is the Resident Ethnomusicologist lecturer at the Odeion School of Music at the University of the Free State and his zest for life is clear in his music and his energy towards teaching others about music from around the world. In his collaborative album with Mlungisi Gegana…
Musicians collaborate with a call to action echoed by composer Arthur Feder’s work
Traditional musical forms are reimagined in this collaborative production to reflect contemporary ecological crises, with themes of loss and resilience. Each movement unfolds like a chapter in a story: the urgency of the present, the consequences of inaction, and the possibilities of transformation. More than a performance, In the Blink…
Moses…geroep! Van die biesies na die brandende bos aangebied deur die ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater
Ebeth Wilson, Uitvoerende Vervaardiger en Verhoogbestuurder vir die produksie so wel as Jaco Bezuidenhout, Musiekregisseur vir ‘Moses…geroep!’ sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan die OFM Kunsteklop om oor die ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater inisiatief te gesels. ‘Moses..,geroep!’ volg die epiese Bybelse reis van Moses — van sy wonderbaarlike redding as baba wat tussen…
Magareng Public Art Project wants to make Warrenton “Instagrammable”
The Magareng Public Art Project is now in its final phase and is located on the N12/N18 outside Warrenton in the Northern Cape. Vuyo Mayesa is the Lead Curator and Founder of the initiative and joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the importance of public…
Creative duo opens NWU Gallery exhibitions for 2026
The “Because we are” exhibition engages with African ethical frameworks that position humanness as inherently relational and features the works of Tony Luza and Daniel Tladi. The exhibition has been curated by Sheryl Msomi and will be open to the public until the 20th of March. Both Tony and Daniel…
Japanese conductor, Yasuo Shinokazi excited to join the Free State Symphony Orchestra on stage in March
Conductor Yasuo Shinozaki was born in Kyoto, Japan in 1968. He has been involved with orchestras around the world and has often graced the stages of South Africa as well. Yasuo will be conducting the Free State Symphony Orchesra on the 14th of March at the Odeion in Bloemfontein. Joining…
Pianist Ida Pelliccioli brings her Bach transcriptions to Bloemfontein
Joining Yolanda Maartens on OFM is world-renowned pianist Ida Pelliccioli who will be on stage at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 5th of March. Transcriptions reveal the musical thinking of a composer who is moved and inspired by the artistry of other composers, while recognizing that the musical substance…
Marks of Mastery: Celebrating the lives of four South African artists who made their mark
This exhibition celebrates four extraordinary artists whose works form an integral part of Oliewenhuis Art Museum's Permanent Collection. Justinus Khoalibe, Ben Botma, Christiaan Diedericks, and Andries Gouws – each a master of mark-making in their chosen medium – left an indelible impression on the South African art world before their…
Die wêreld is sy verhoog en pianis Christian-Peter Hiemstra (15) is reg vir sy Suid Afrikaanse toer
Op slegs 15 jaar, studeer hy voltyds aan die Hochschule fur Musik in Basel, Switserland en het Christian-Peter ‘n lang lys toekennings en prestasies agter sy naam. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor sy lewe in Switserland, sy liefde vir die klavier…
A celebration of clay for Mpho Gorewang at the NWU Gallery
A Re Bopeng translates to Let Us Create in Tswana and that is what artist Mpho Gorewang has been doing for almost two decades. His works of clay are a celebration of the medium and also returns us to our roots through his works. He joins Yolanda Maartens in the…
Die dieper boodskap agter Die Voetsoldaat in Bloemfontein se kunswerke
Daar is ‘n kunswerk in Louw Wepener straat, Bloemfontein wat Yolanda Maartens se oog gevang het. Die OFM Kunsteklop moes uitvind wie agter die kunswerk skuil en wat die betekenis daarvan is. Daniël Slabbert Botha sluit by haar aan om te vertel waar sy liefde vir kuns ontstaan het en…
Creare invites all of Mangaung to participate in “Healing of Hearts” theatre production
The theatre production “Healing of Hearts” which features choirs, acting, mime and dance groups is centred on delivering a message that healing is possible and available for every heart in every house, family and community across the nations of the world. It is a community project involving children and adults…
Emerging artists present their works in contemporary exhibition at Oliewenhuis Art Museum
Oliewenhuis Art Museum is excited to host the exhibition Beyond Walls: Emerging Contemporary Voices, curated from the ArtbankSA Collection. Unlike traditional museum collections confined to institutional walls, ArtbankSA operates as a dynamic platform that circulates emerging artists' work through leasing and sales to collectors and the general public. This exhibition…
’n Persoonlike reis deur van sy gunstelling musiek met Steinway-pianis Charl du Plessis
Steinway-kunstenaar Charl du Plessis stel sy twaalfde album en tweede solo-opname, My Favourite Things, bekend. Die opname bied ’n fyn saamgestelde program wat sy veelsydige musikale identiteit weerspieël en met gemak beweeg tussen klassieke klaviermusiek en jazz-geïnspireerde interpretasies. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om ook…
Uitstalling 'n terugblik op Wessel van Huyssteen se werke
Wessel Van Huyssteen stel belang in konsepte van plek en hoe om met die voorstelling van landskap in die era van die Leviaceen (die huidige era, gedefinieer deur die dominante, vernietigende mag van state, korporasies en kunsmatige intelligensie) om te gaan. Hy stel veral belang in hoe magsstrukture merke op…
Kimberley welcomes first ever retrospective exhibition of Sophie Peters’ artworks
This landmark exhibition at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley, celebrates more than three decades of Sophie Peters’ visual storytelling tracing her journey from the streets of Johannesburg’s inner city to her recognition as one of South Africa’s most resilient and spiritually grounded visual artists. Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato…
Odeion School of Music launches costume library which students can access for performances
Odeion School of Music students, at the University of the Free State, frequently participate in performances, competitions, and events. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a privileged position to acquire the necessary performance attire. To support them, the OSM has established a Costume Library – a collection of formal and performance-appropriate…
The 4th International Clarinet Extravaganza comes to the Free State
Professor Danre Strydom from the Odeion School of Music at the University of the Free State is delighted to invite clarinetists from across the country to participate in the International Clarinet Extravaganza being hosted from 4 – 7 February 2026 in Bloemfontein. Applications close on the 1st of January and…