#OFMArtBeat - Start of the Presidential Public Art Program in the FS

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The Presidential Public Art Program has launched in the Free Sate and will focus on assisting 100 artists from the Free State in receiving an income and creating public art. We chat to coordinator Marius Jansen van Vuuren about this initiative and also about what exactly public art is. If you are an artist in the Free State and you would like to get involved contact Marius Jansen van Vuuren on 074 769 3333 or email him projects@nasmus.co.za
17 Dec 2020 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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