OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
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Two powerhouse voices from the NWU return from London to Potchefstroom, with a shared love
Kamohelo Tsotetsi and Segomotso Shupinyaneng are both alumni from the North West University Music Conservatory and have travelled all over the world with their incredible voices. They studied together and both spent time performing on stages in London. They fell in love with London and have decided to bring that…
From Paris to Kimberley, Bulumko Mbete’s art starts conversations around the world
Bulumko Mbete, the 2023 Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award winner is bringing her solo exhibition “Like The Sky I’ve Been Too Quiet” to the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. She joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to reflect on her recent residency in Paris and what it…
Altviool en klavier – ‘n vennootskap van 39 jaar in “Journeys” uitvoering in Bloemfontein
Journeys is 'n konsert wat die vele paaie wat ons loop, verken – deur eensaamheid, liefde, konflik, herinnering en afskeid. Hierdie intieme program van altviool en klavier verweef drie diep ekspressiewe werke: Sjostakowitsj se finale komposisie, die Altvioolsonate, geselekteerde liedere uit Schubert se Winterreise en uittreksels uit Prokofiev se Romeo…
The Odeion String Quartet is ready for spring with 'Primavera' in Bloemfontein
The Odeion String Quartet invites music lovers to an evening of stirring emotion and vibrant musical storytelling at their upcoming concert, Primavera, on 21 August at 19:00 at the Odeion, at the University of the Free State. Violinist Samantha Durrant joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk…
Plaaslike visuele kuns is ‘n wonderlike geskenk en belegging
Die gedagte dat visuele kuns ‘n belegging en wonderlike geskenk is, is een van die redes hoekom die maandelikse kunsuitstalling by URTH in Bloemfontein, ontstaan het. Diandra Steenekamp van die Secret Artists’ Club sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop, om kunstenaars te nooi om hul werke ook…
Verken die wêreld in 32 liedjies met Marie Vassilliou en Nicolene Gibbons
Hierdie sanguitvoering, wat op 16 Augustus by die Odeion in Bloemfontein aangebied word, vier die kuns van sang regoor die wêreld en sluit werke van Duitsland, Frankryk, Finland, Noord- en Suid-Amerika, sowel as Suid-Afrika, in. Die sopraan Marie Vassilliou en pianis Nicolene Gibbons kombineer hul talente op die verhoog. ‘A…
Violin, cello and piano shine in Chamber Conversations trio at the NWU
Dr Andrew Warburton joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share his excitement regarding the program they are presenting during the 2025 NWU Concert Series. The eThekwini Piano trio was formed in February 2024 and they are looking forward to share their passion for music with Potchefstroom. ‘Chamber…
2025 Youth Festival showcases young soloists in an unforgettable evening of music
The Free State Symphony Orchestra proudly present the 2025 Youth Festival Concert taking place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Odeion Auditorium, Bloemfontein. This bi-annual event brings together South Africa’s greatest young soloists for an unforgettable evening of music. Performing alongside the FSSO under the baton of Daniel Boico, these…
Female artists' works included from the Free State in collaborative exhibition at Constitution Hill
KOLLECTIVA and BLVCK BLOCK are proud to announce their collaborative exhibition, Names Like Rivers, Faces Like Fire, opening at Constitution Hill’s Women’s Prison in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 9th of August 2025. This exhibition brings together two dynamic collectives whose work interrogates identity, memory, and experience within the South African…
Tydlose meesterstuk kry nuwe verwerking met Anna-Mart van der Merwe tydens Vrystaat Kunstefees
Uit die pen van Tennessee Williams is die welbekende "The Glass Menagerie" sorgvuldig verwerk deur Nico Scheepers wat ook ‘n Suidafrikaanse aanslag tot die verhaal gee. Anna-Mart van der Merwe sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop en praat net met lof van haar mede spelers sowel as…
Fenomenale talent te siene in “Annie en Helen” op die Vrystaat Kunstefees verhoog
‘n Stryd om oorlewing ontvou rondom die eetkamertafel waar Annie Sullivan en Hellen Keller mekaar ontmoet in 1887. Vervaardiger van die produksie “Anne en Helen”, Pedro Kruger sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor die uitdagings van gebare taal op die verhoog, die intense…
Gewortel in Suid Afrika se geskiedenis,vertel Amanda Strydom met deernis die verhaal van Tinkerbell van Tonder
Die OFM Kunsteklop vind uit wat jy tydens vanjaar se 25ste Vrystaat Kunstefees kan verwag. Een van die groot name wat die verhoog betree is Amanda Strydom. In hierdie verhaal is daar hartseer, oorwinning, ‘n kykie na ons geskiedenis en 11 uiters treffende liedjies wat gehore se harte raak. Die…
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…
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…
Visual and performance art unite in a one-of-a-kind all female production at the Vrystaat Arts Festival
“In Resonance” blends visual and performance art as well as providing an interactive experience for the audience. Artists Sibahle Mabaso and Jacobeth Selinga joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this ground-breaking production, what it’s like to work together in an all-female team and shares their…
NWU Konservatorium konsertreeks vereer Hugo Wolf-Mörike Lieder by NG Kerk Vyfhoek, Potch
Opknappings by die NWU Konservatorium in Potchefstroom is aan die gang en dus word die res van die jaar se konsertreeks in Potchefstroom by die NG Kerk Vyfhoek aangebied. Jana Mathee sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor die besonderse produksie en ook die…
Biannual exhibition featuring artists from the Northern Cape, on at WHAG Kimberley
The Northern Cape Artists Exhibition is a biannual event that occurs at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. Malikah Meyer, Curatorial Assistant at WHAG joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the current exhibition as well as the mentorship workshops being hosted. The exhibition is…
Oliewenhuis Art Museum presents three solo exhibitions during this year’s Vrystaat Arts Festival
The Vrystaat Arts Festival is celebrating 25 years of theatre, art, entertainment and shopping indulgence. Olewenhuis Art Musuem in Bloemfontein is part of the festival’s art exhibition program with three female artists presenting solo exhibitions from 15 – 19 July. Curator at Oliewenhuis, Ester le Roux joins Yolanda Maartens in…
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…
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…