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Emerging artists to showcase at Africa’s largest art fair

Five local visual artists, who are part of the Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) within the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch, will showcase their work at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair which takes place this weekend.

Billed as the largest fair on the African continent, the event will bring together 375 artists from four continents and more than 100 leading galleries.The five young artists who are part of the EAP will not only have the opportunity to exhibit their work, but will network with industry experts. <div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slide="1" data-slides="3" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;"> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-1"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Ayabonga%20art%201.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1391px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> Five local visual artists, who are part of the Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) within the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Bevan%20art%201.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1124px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> Five local visual artists, who are part of the Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) within the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Hari%20art%201.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1804px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> Five local visual artists, who are part of the Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) within the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"> <a href="#" title="title"> Aerial view of Cape Town</a> - Loren ipsum dolor sit amet loren ipsum dolor sit amet Loren ipsum dolor sit amet.</div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 3</div><div class="slide-next"> </div><div class="slide-prev"> </div></div></div></div>The EAP supports under-resourced artists in the early stage of their careers by providing them with training, mentorship, networking opportunities and exhibition platforms. 'The five chosen artists have previously participated in our training, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities and I am incredibly proud that they were selected to showcase at a dedicated booth at the fair.'They are immensely talented and attended a two-day exhibition readiness workshop to equip them with the necessary skills to get the most out of their participation. They are ready to make waves in the art world,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.The five artists are:Ayabonga Ntshongwana from Langa'I joined the EAP in 2019, and it's been a great experience. I learned how to take my art career more seriously, gained knowledge and made connections that helped me express myself on a bigger scale. Being part of the Art Fair 2024 is a big deal for my career and I'm excited to show the world what I've created.'Yamkela Madlevu from Khayelitsha'As a young visual artist, I encountered experienced artists in the industry who suggested that I join the City's EAP. The workshops provided valuable insights into the dos and don'ts of the art industry. This is a significant honour as it means representing myself and the programme, and I hope it will open future opportunities.'Hari Lualhati from Parklands'Being accepted into the EAP started a big journey for me. This experience has helped me grow a lot in my art career. Looking ahead, my plan is simple – keep making great art, putting my heart and soul into each piece, driven by the passion I found in this amazing programme.'Bevan Blankenberg from Northpine'When I was at the EAP workshop last year, I learned useful skills that made my art look more professional. The workshop taught me about the art market, getting ready for exhibitions, and important things new artists should know to improve.'Fazlin Hoosain from Woodstock'Working with the EAP has been great for me. These events helped me grow as an artist and a creative entrepreneur. I'm excited to be part of the fair and with the support and guidance of the EAP, I'm eager to explore my full potential. This opportunity will not only help me grow as an artist, but also give me the tools to succeed as a businessperson in the ever-changing world of art and design.'The Investec Cape Town Art Fair starts on 16 February 2024 and will run until 18 February 2024 at the CTICC.Tickets are available <a href="https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1537014781" target="_blank">here</a>. For more information on the Emerging Artist Programme, please go to <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Arts-and-culture/artists-programme/emerging-artist-programme" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/Arts-and-culture/artists-programme/emerging-artist-programme</a> End

2024-02-15T22:00:00Z

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