OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Die mooiste Engelse liedjies op die verhoog
Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Teresa de Wit oor die groep komponiste wie se werke sy gekies het vir “Most beautiful English songs” in die Odeion. Die vertoning is die 12de Sept en toegang is gratis.
Invictus – Spirit of Democracy
Mid-morning magic’s Yolanda Maartens speaks to Nonto Msomi project manager for the Artbank of South africa about this exhibition of contemporary art.
Three Decades of Democracy art exhibition
Mid-morning magic’s Yolanda Maartens speaks to Chepape Mokgato – Chief Curator at the William Humphereys Art Gallery about what art enthusiasts can expect.
The Rupert Museum is calling on artists to submit their responsive work
You are invited to draw inspiration from AbstRacT – the Hidden Synchrony, featuring collections from the Huberte Goote Art Foundation and Rupert Art Foundation, and create responsive works for a group exhibition at the Jan Rupert Art Centre in Graaff-Reinet. Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens speaks to Senior Curator and Programmes…
The Odeion String Quartet invites you to an evening of profound musical exploration
Join the Odeion String Quartet for this unique musical journey through the evocative landscapes of Shostakovich’s wartime reflection and Haydn’s regal elegance. This performance is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts and those looking to experience the profound emotional range and technical mastery of these two iconic composers. Mid-Morning Magic's…
Noordkaap se trots bring 'n goue Standard Bank Ovation toekenning huis toe
In die OFM Kunsteklop sluit Geralt Cloete by Yolanda aan. Hy is die ontvanger van ’een van twee goue Standard Bank Ovation toekennings by vanjaar se Nasionale Kunstefees in Makhanda vanuit die Noordkaap. Hy vertel nie net watse voorreg hierdie erkenning is vir sy dorp nie maar ook wat dit…
Snowflake in Potch die tuiste vir ‘n trio van kuns
Koordineerder van die uitstalling: “When art and nature collides”, Martie Bothma, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop.
Kom kuier saam met drie van Bloem se bekendste kunstenaars
Bloemfontein se bekende Kotzé-kunsfamilie is almal gerekende kunstenaars uit eie reg… en nou gaan die egpaar, Kobus Kotzé en Joe Kotzé, en Joe se suster, Hester Hattingh, vir die eerste keer saam aan ‘n uitstalling in die Rosestad deelneem. Pop-Up Art Gallery in die Preller Plein-winkelsentrum bied die besonderse uitstalling…
The 2025 national playwright competition is open for entries
Yolanda Maartens speaks to National Arts Festival's Artistic Director, Rucera Seethal about their excitement to see how this rewarding project ushers the creative process through from inception to presentation on stage
Sonja Herholdt ook op die verhoog tydens “I am young” optrede in Bloemfontein
"The Producers of Art" bied aan jong, opkomende kunstenaars 'n unieke platform deur 'n kursus van twee weke wat ontwerp is om hul vaardighede in dans, toneelspel en sang te ontwikkel, wat hulle 'n drievoudige bedreiging maak. Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Sonja Herholdt oor haar gasoptrede by…
SA Strings Foundation provides platform for development of string instrumentalists across South Africa
A product of South Africa’s first online convention for string instrumentalists in October 2020, non-profit organisation SA Strings Foundation, aims to create a sense of community between South African string players, including traditional string instruments, violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, harp, electric and acoustic guitar players. Yolanda speaks to Mariechen…
Vrystaat Kunstefees - "Waansin" is aangrypend, gegrond op ware gebeure
’n Verhaal van liefde deur die oë van ’n waansinnige ma wie se geestesongesteldheid uitdrukking vind deur die lens van haar radikale godsdiensbeskouing. Markus 10:14: “Jesus het vir hulle gesê: ‘Laat die kindertjies na My toe kom en moet hulle nie verhinder nie …” Gegrond op ware gebeure. Aktrise Carin…
Vrystaat Kunstefees - Debuut produksie 'Die waarheid oor duiwe' al die pad van Australië
'die waarheid oor duiwe' is ‘n intieme musiekproduksie vir een vrouestem, ondersteun deur ‘n klavier en ‘n dwarsfluit. Die poësie van die bekroonde digter, Gisela Ullyatt, kry vlerke deur swewende melodieë, nostalgiese, gesproke teks en treffende visuele komponente. Iewers tussen klassieke en kontemporêre musiek vind elke gehoorlid ‘n raakpunt tydens…
Vrystaat Kunstefees se kunsmark reg om jou te beindruk vanjaar
Organiseerder van die Vrystaat Kunstefees Kunsmark, Atie Kamper sluit by Yolanda aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om besonderhede te deel oor die kunsmark, alles wat lekker is om te eet so wel as die jaar se kuns werkswinkels wat aangebied word. Die volledige program is beskikbaar by vrystaatkunstefees.co.za
Vrystaat Arts Festival 2024 - Everything you can expect and more!
Vrystaat Arts Festival Director Michael Garbett reflects on this year's festival program as the festival gears up to celebrate 25 years in 2025. There is something for young audiences, serious festival goers, those who want to browse and those who love music. Tickets are available from Webtickets. He joins Yolanda…
Vrystaat Kunstefees - Bekroonde produksie "Die Stoele" is 'n moet sien op die feesprogram
Die stoele, Eugène Ionesco se klassieke tragi-klug, onder regie van Marthinus Basson, is met drie Kannas bekroon tydens die jaar se KKNK. Dié debuutwerk is aangewys as beste toneelaanbieding, met Chris van Niekerk en Antoinette Kellermann wat onderskeidelik as beste manlike en vroulike speler in ’n hoofrol vir hulle vertolking…
Vrystaat Kunstefees - André Schwartz en sy lewenslange liefde vir die musiek van Webber
"André Schwartz: Any Dream Will Do – My pad met Webber" - is vanjaar by die Vrystaat Kunstefees en hy sluit aan by Yolanda in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor die besonderse produksie. Die storielyn is ’n vertelling wat hierdie wisselwerking deur musiek en gesprek ontgin. Lewenslesse word…
Pop-Up Art Gallery to enliven Bloem art scene
Bloemfontein – Art lovers, mark your calendars! The Pop-Up Art Gallery, in the heart of Bloemfontein at Preller Square, Dan Pienaar, took place on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, which means you need to come have a look! The Gallery boasts a vibrant showcase of art, featuring works from established and…
Young audiences at the heart of local production at Vrystaat Kunstefees
The Vrystaat Kunstefees invites young audiences to come experience the theatre and support the arts. Khanya and her golden dream is a story about a young Khanya and her family who move to the City of Gold. Much to her disappointment, what she had imagined is not what it really…
Enjoy a beautiful night with Italian opera and delectable food
"Bella Notte" at Brandkop Estate is taking place on the 6th of July this winter and promises to be an exceptionally classy evening. Come enjoy refreshments, a three-course gourmet meal, a cozy fireplace, and spellbinding Italian opera. To create an unforgettable experience of classical elegance, they have Sharon de Kock…