The public of Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to attend the opening of the exhibition THE WAY OF WATER on 27 September 2017 at 17:30 for 18:00. The exhibition hosted by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in celebration of Heritage month, forms part of an international art project that was designed to bring attention to the fragile marine environment which is currently threatened by pollution, excessive fishing, and encroaching human development and industry. On the 5th and 6th of … [Read more...] about The Way of Water Exhibition
Museums
Arty Museum George Mnyaluza Milwa Pemba Exhibition
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invites the public of Nelson Mandela Bay to the opening of an exhibition of works by the acclaimed Nelson Mandela Bay artist, George Mnyaluza Milwa Pemba on the 19th of July 2017, starting at 18h00. The exhibition curated from the Museum’s permanent collection is in celebration of the generous donation of the three Pemba oil paintings depicting different scenes in Nelson Mandela Bay including a scene of New Brighton in 1957, an image of the Horse … [Read more...] about Arty Museum George Mnyaluza Milwa Pemba Exhibition
Children’s Holiday Workshops
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be hosting art workshops for children during the July school holidays to celebrate Mandela Month. The exhibition, THE ART MUSEUM IS A MEETING PLACE, pays tribute to the role of the Art Museum as a conduit for people, art and ideas to meet. The exhibition shows how artists use their talent to tell stories about the world around them. What is your story and how can you inspire people around you Join us, as we will be using the art on display … [Read more...] about Children’s Holiday Workshops
The Cold Sea: Mendi Poems
On 8 June 2017 at 17:30 the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be closing the exhibition Remembering the SS Mendi with the launch of a new collection of poems on the Mendi tragedy titled The Cold Sea: Mendi Poems composed by local school learners and members of Nelson Mandela Bay community. The contributors to this publication participated in poetry workshops facilitated by Brian Walter and assisted by Olwethu Mxoli and Leonie Williams. Selected poems will be performed on the night and … [Read more...] about The Cold Sea: Mendi Poems
Art Workshops for Children
If you are looking for something creative for your children to do during the holidays you are more than welcome to bring them to the Art Museum, let them be inspired and explore their creativity. The art workshops are inspired by the Vibrant City exhibition. 8 December: City Scape Painting: 7 – 10 yrs 9 December: City Scape Painting: 11 - 14 yrs 12 December: Mixed media Painting: 7 – 14 yrs 14 December: Paper Craft – Mini paper city 7 – 14 … [Read more...] about Art Workshops for Children
PE SAAF Museum gains an Avro Anson painting
During a visit to the Port Elizabeth SAAF Museum, Robert and Elizabeth Ward of the UK noticed that there was no representation of an Avro Anson aircraft from WW2 on display. They contact the Museum and offered to commission a painting of Avro Anson 3271, an aircraft which crashed, killing a relative, Roland Songhurst. Robert and Elizabeth wanted to commemorate Roland, Elizabeth’s uncle in a permanent exhibit in the Museum. Avro Anson serial number 3271 based at 42 Air School in Port … [Read more...] about PE SAAF Museum gains an Avro Anson painting
Standard Bank Young Artist Winner, 2016: Mohau Modisakeng – LEFA LA NTATE
Mohau Modisakeng is the recipient of the Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Arts 2016 award. His photography, films and installation grapple with the conflicting politics of leadership and nationhood, whilst also attempting to unpack the legacy of inequality, capital, labour and extraction of mineral wealth in contemporary South Africa. Informed by his experience as a young boy in Soweto at the cross roads of a violent political transition, Modisakeng uses memory as a portal between past … [Read more...] about Standard Bank Young Artist Winner, 2016: Mohau Modisakeng – LEFA LA NTATE
Art Museum Children Holiday Workshops
Looking to entertain the dwarves this holiday? Monday, 11 July 2016: Pipe cleaner craft - Turn fluffy pipe cleaners into art. Wednesday, 13 July 2016: My house of treasures - Construct your own ‘museum' out of cardboard & store your own treasure. Thursday, 14 July 2016: Painting in the Style of … Choose from the exhibition, a master work that you are drawn to. Friday, 15 July 2016: Celebrate Nelson Mandela month - Design and make a Madiba Badge. Please note: Time: 9h00 … [Read more...] about Art Museum Children Holiday Workshops
Yeyethu, Sonke: this belongs to all of us
On 22 June 2016 the public of Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. An exhibition of highlights titled YEYETHU, SONKE (THIS BELONGS TO ALL OF US): 60 YEARS OF COLLECTING will open to the public on the evening of the 22nd of June. Guests are invited to arrive between 17:30 and 18:00. David Jones, Director of the School of Music Art and Design at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will open the exhibition. Music will … [Read more...] about Yeyethu, Sonke: this belongs to all of us
Art Museum highlights to be exhibited at NMMU Bird Street Gallery
On 29 June 2016 16/60 an exhibition of contemporary highlights from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum's collection will open at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Bird Street Gallery. Guests are welcome from 17:30 pm. The exhibition will be opened by Dr Melanie Hillebrand who retired recently after 29 years as the Director of the Art Museum. This exhibition forms part of the Art Museum's 60th celebrations which will kick off at the Art Museum (1 Park Drive Central) with an … [Read more...] about Art Museum highlights to be exhibited at NMMU Bird Street Gallery
Red Location Museum to open again
The multiple award-winning Red Location Museum will be opening its doors again following a negotiated settlement with the community after the iconic facility was closed for three years due to unhappiness with aspects of the government’s housing rectification programme. The municipality will now send a team of surveyors and engineers to visit the museum situated in Olof Palme Street for a thorough assessment of the extent of damage that occurred while the facility was forcefully closed. Based … [Read more...] about Red Location Museum to open again
The history of beads and beadwork in the Eastern Cape
Well-known beadwork collector and dealer, Stephen Long will exhibit a collection of beaded items and present a lecture about the history of beads and beadwork in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday 20 April. His lecture at the NMM Art Museum starts at 17:00 for 17:30 and will be of particular interest to novice and advanced beaders, jewellery and fashion designers and crafters. Although based in Cape Town, Stephen has travelled extensively throughout the Eastern Cape, studying and collecting … [Read more...] about The history of beads and beadwork in the Eastern Cape
Notice of the Friends of the Art Museum Association AGM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 23 March 2016 at 18:00 at the Art Museum. Thereafter a Music and Art Trivia will take place and an introduction by local comic legend Roland Gaspar. Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2016 Time: AGM: 18:00 and Art and Music Trivia: 18:30 for 19:00 Venue: Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth. Cost: AGM is free. The Music and Art Trivia is R180 per table (maximum of 6 people per … [Read more...] about Notice of the Friends of the Art Museum Association AGM
Elevating the object walkabout
A walkabout of the exhibition Elevating the object will take place at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum on 24 of February 2016 at 15:00. Elevating the object celebrates the NMM Art Museum’s continual commitment to the upliftment of local and international craft with an exhibition selected from the NMM Art Museum’s noteworthy collection of South African studio ceramics, Southern Nguni beadwork and Chinese textiles. The NMM Art Museum has been a forerunner in the elevation of … [Read more...] about Elevating the object walkabout
Yeyethu, Sonke
On 22 June 2016 one of the Nelson Mandela Bay’s greatest cultural treasures, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will have inspired art lovers for 60 years. To commemorate this momentous milestone the Art Museum launched a series of exhibitions that explore the history of the Art Museum’s extensive collection while paying tribute to the community of Nelson Mandela Bay who have supported us throughout our 60 years. The planned commemorative exhibitions will conclude with a final … [Read more...] about Yeyethu, Sonke
