Specially selected artists from all corners of Nelson Mandela Bay are geared and ready for an exhibition at the Port Elizabeth Athenaeum on Thursday, 27 July as part of the Sketchbook Visual Arts Project. Uthando Baduza, Project Manager and Chief Curator at the Red Location Museum, said the artists went through weeks of rigorous theoretical exposure and had to practically apply their newfound knowledge when drawing for the exhibition. “We further ensured that they were ready for their big … [Read more...] about Local artists geared and ready for Athenaeum drawing exhibition
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MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’
MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’: TOGETHERNESS: The Friends of the Athenaeum host ongoing jam/network sessions at the Athenaeum building in Central, Port Elizabeth. MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’ Port Elizabeth, 21 April 2017 – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) is inviting artists in Nelson Mandela Bay to join the “Friends of the Athenaeum” group. Members will receive numerous benefits when using Athenaeum building in Central, Port … [Read more...] about MBDA invites artists to become ‘friends of the Athenaeum’
Exhibition kickstarts Tourism Month in Nelson Mandela Bay
Through a collaboration with local creative group, Colours of You SA, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) kickstarted Tourism Month celebrations last night (Tuesday, 30 August 2016) with the launch of a month long exhibition showcasing images that celebrate Nelson Mandela Bay. Photographers, creatives and Instagrammers were called to submit unique images of Nelson Mandela Bay which promote the people, adventure, heritage, nature as well as the city, using the #ShareTheBay and #ColoursofYouSA … [Read more...] about Exhibition kickstarts Tourism Month in Nelson Mandela Bay
A new coffee shop at the Athenaeum – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A new coffee shop at the Athenaeum by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: There seems to be a coffee shop around every second corner these days, so you tend to look for the special ones. Last week I got to visit the newest one in town and it may just become one of those special ones. It is located inside the historic Athenaeum building in Central and is called Bakery Treats. I was there on the first day and they are still … [Read more...] about A new coffee shop at the Athenaeum – Featured Blog
Then and Now – The Athenaeum building – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Then and Now - The Athenaeum building by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: The Port Elizabeth Athenaeum Society of Port Elizabeth was founded in 1856 to promote the interests of science and literature among the members and general public. In 1859 land was granted for the erection of the Town Hall and it stated that the building had to provide space for a library and athenaem as well. In 1887 the athenaeum was dissolved and the … [Read more...] about Then and Now – The Athenaeum building – Featured Blog
Graffiti Workshop V2
Following on from a successful Woman's Day foray into the art of street art, the Mandela Bay Development Agency and NMMU's School of Music Art and Design - funded by the Department of Arts and Culture - will host a second graffiti workshop, again run run by awesome spray gurus: Nathan Sanan, Steven Carter (Joff) and Themba King! The 90 minute workshop aims to create an informal experience for people interested in urban art. When: Friday 29 August 2014 Where: Athenaeum Port … [Read more...] about Graffiti Workshop V2
Young, new team to guide the Athenaeum into the future
NUMB City Productions, operators of the Athenaeum Complex, have appointed a new, dynamic team to manage and transform the building into a creative hub servicing the emerging creative sector in Nelson Mandela Bay. At the helm, in position of project manager, is former ArtEC gallery manager Asanda Mlata, who brings to the project her gallery, marketing and administration experience. Mlata's vision for the Athenaeum building is to see both its strategies and expectations exceeded - and for … [Read more...] about Young, new team to guide the Athenaeum into the future
Little Theatre, Port Elizabeth Macbeth Preview
The P.E. Shakespearean Festival & PEMADS, present a Lesley Barnard production of Shakespeare's darkest & most powerful tragedy. Now on at the Athenaeum. http://youtu.be/fX6uE0aCGFE Creator: Mark Rose-Christie Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Little Theatre, Port Elizabeth Macbeth Preview
Athenaeum hosts acclaimed New Brighton artist’s first solo exhibition in 15 years
Dolla Sapeta is having a mid-life colour crisis. It is not his fault, he maintains, that the monochrome of township life led him to pop art. Who could resist the allure of streaking bright yellow, tangerine, lapis lazuli blue and neon green across the greys and browns of zones made to keep people locked into earth tones? At 47, Sapeta has earned the right to contemplate colour and its impact across his bold, socio-political body of art. The opening of Sapeta's first solo exhibition in his … [Read more...] about Athenaeum hosts acclaimed New Brighton artist’s first solo exhibition in 15 years
Art and Fashion at Athenaeum Club
In July an Art and Fashion workshop was hosted in the recently renovated Athenaeum Club on Belmont Terrace, Central. The beautiful open spaces and inspired building layout has seen an increase in art exhibitions, events and workshops streaming into this historic building in Central. The Athenaeum Club Port Elizabeth is a multi-purpose venue for showcasing the art, culture and heritage of Nelson Mandela Bay and greater regions. http://youtu.be/sTvKuF6hnVM Creator: … [Read more...] about Art and Fashion at Athenaeum Club
Karl Schoemaker Exhibition
Port Elizabeth-based professional photographer Karl Schoemaker will exhibit images collected on assignments in Africa and South America, at the Athenaeum from 23 August to 5 September 2013. Schoemaker is a professional photographer with Work at Play Photography & Design. He uses the travel opportunities that come his way through commercial, industrial and aerial photographic work to collect images from around the world. This exhibition is his second in Port Elizabeth. Having completed … [Read more...] about Karl Schoemaker Exhibition
Odeion String Quartet to stun PE audiences
In a partnership between the National Arts Festival and the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) will see the a first of its kind performance by the Odeion String Quartet as part of the Hidden Treasures programme on July 8 at the Athenaeum Little Theatre. Hidden Treasures is a project comprising of compositions by contemporary composers Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, and John Tavener, who are regarded as the most influential composers in the genre of minimalism. The Odeion String Quartet will … [Read more...] about Odeion String Quartet to stun PE audiences
