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Located in a converted industrial building built in the 1940s, August House is the largest live-in artists’ studio space in Joburg’s City Centre. It's a springboard for emerging artists supported by a spirited, cross-disciplinary community and intentional programming by visual arts organisation META Foundation. You can read more about the story behind this inspiring space here.
On Sun, Oct 27 August House opens its doors to the public for a day of connection and creativity. You'll be able to visit more than 40 resident artists in their studios, see two group exhibitions, and get involved with activities throughout the day. One of our favourite creative spaces in the city, August House is wonderfully diverse; the resident artists span age, nationality, and levels of experience, and work across a wide range of mediums.
The dedicated kids' area makes this open day a fun outing for you and your brood. There'll be food and drinks available to purchase, plus a free shuttle service from underground parking at Access City.
Programme highlights
Sketching session with Rabbit Productions from 11:00 – 12:00.Bread frame making (you read that right!) with Camilla Pontiggia from 12:00 – 13:00.
Make your own print with Rabbit Productions from 13:00 – 14:00.
Poetry in motion: a live performance by Shimi, Puma & Roses, Vicequiat, and Skipp from 15:00 – 16:00.
ALL DAY
See the group exhibitions Abstract at August House and NTU, featuring work by resident artists.
Check out the 76 Project to kickstart your art collection with original artworks, all selling for R1000 each.
Need to know
The open studio day at August House runs from 10:30 – 16:00 on Sun, Oct 27.Pre-sale tickets are R50 p.p. or R80 p.p. at the door. Children younger than 15 enter free. Book your tickets here.
August House is located at 76 End Street, Doornfontein. Free parking is available at Access City (find the GPS location here) with a shuttle bus running to August House and back again every 15 – 20 minutes. Note: There is no parking available at August House itself.
