KZNSA Anniversary: Celebrating 20 years in Glenwood

The KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts was founded 110 years ago and has resided at its current address in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, since 1996. On May 12, 1996 Ben Ngubane, the first democratically elected Minister of Arts and Culture, opened the building and the KZNSA plans to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of this occasion.

The gallery will be hosting a four-week exhibition, starting on Tuesday, May 24 at 6pm with a special anniversary party and exhibition opening. The exhibition closed on June 19. Continue reading

Innovative dance event heads to Durban

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A momentous event for dance practitioners will be taking place in Durban next week.. Marking the dawn of its 20th Anniversary, The Floating Outfit Project will present Phomolongtrain-Station from March 21 to 27.

This convergence of four global projects is the culmination of a two-year process of creative, interrogative collaboration with local dance makers, continental counterparts, networks of International presenters, artists, festivals, theatre and spaces. Continue reading

Local arts and crafts are a must this festive season

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If you are looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas then I heartily recommend that you visit BUZZART15, which opens at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban, on Friday, November 27 at 5 pm and runs until Sunday, January 17, 2016.

Now a local only affair, with exciting makers in many disciplines, BUZZART is the destination for original gifts and collectable art and design in Durban. Continue reading