Past Events
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Children's Saturday workshops
11 April 2026 10:00 AM TO 20 June 2026 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. Get creative with our Saturday Art Classes for children! These classes encourage creativity and self-expression. Explore various art media and techniques in a fun and interactive environment. Join us on...
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Children's Holiday workshops - March
30 March 2026 09:30 AM TO 02 April 2026 12:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays. Explore art in various mediums through fun activities. Join us for these amazing interactive workshops, where kids can unleash their imagination and creativity! The dates are: ...
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Sum Nil exhibition Walkabout
28 March 2026 10:00 AM TO 28 March 2026 11:00 AM
Please join us for a walkabout on 28 March 2026 at 10:00am The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is currently hosting the exhibition Sum Nil by Gqeberha-based artist Taryn Jade in contribution to her Master’s in Visual Art at Nelson Mandela University. The exhibition is taking place in the Arts...
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Friends - Annual General Meeting
05 March 2026 03:00 PM TO 05 March 2026 04:00 PM
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Art Museum that will be held at 15:00pm on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Central. A special general meeting will be held at 14:00pm on the 5 March 2026 to consider and ad...
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Friends Poetry Event
21 February 2026 10:00 AM TO 21 February 2026 12:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to a creative poetry event Marking the 109 th anniversary of the sinking of the Mendi on the 21st February The event will be facilitated by Brian Walter and Bay Creative Writing Development Project Date: 21 February 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Venue: Art Museum...
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Exhibition Walkabout
31 January 2026 10:30 AM TO 31 January 2026 11:30 AM
You are cordially invited to join the Friends of the Art Museum for a Walkabout of their 50th Anniversary exhibition titled, "PASSION, PATRONAGE & THE PUBLIC: 1975 – 2025” on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at the Art Museum, 1 Park Drive at 10:30. The curator, Wayne Matthews, will conduct the walkabout. ...
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Behind the scenes tours & Walkabouts
08 December 2025 10:00 AM TO 30 January 2026 03:00 PM
We’re delighted to host WALKABOUTS of our exhibitions on show, as well as BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS of the Art Museum’s permanent collection. Please call or whatsapp us to book a guided tour or a behind-the-scenes tour on weekdays between the times of 10am and 3pm. We look forward to meeting you! To b...
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Children's holiday workshops
10 December 2025 09:30 AM TO 09 January 2026 12:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays. Explore art in various mediums through fun activities. Join us for these amazing interactive workshops, where kids can unleash their imagination and creativity. 10 December 202...
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Exhibition Tours
06 January 2025 09:00 AM TO 19 December 2025 04:00 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or art groups are all welcome to come to the museum for a self-guided tour or to book a guided tour. Booking is essential for guided tours. This is to ensure that a presenter/tour guide is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Please Call or wha...
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Saturday workshops for Children
11 October 2025 10:00 AM TO 13 December 2025 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. Get creative with our Saturday Art Classes for children! These classes encourage creativity and self-expression. Explore various art media and techniques in a fun and interactive environment. Join us on...
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Experimental mark making with Mxolisi Dolla Sapeta
08 December 2025 10:00 AM TO 08 December 2025 12:30 PM
Experience a creative morning with Dolla Sapeta, who will share and reflect on his experiences over the past three decades as an artist, followed by an experimental mark-making session. This special event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Art Museum. Date: 8 December 2025 Time: 1...
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Lino-cut printmaking with Michael Barry
27 November 2025 10:00 AM TO 28 November 2025 12:30 PM
To celebrate the Friends of the Art Museum's 50th anniversary, we’re hosting a special two-day workshop with Dr. Michael Barry, art educator, and artist! Join us for a hands-on Lino cut printmaking experience where you'll learn the basics and create your own masterpiece. Date: 27 and 28 November 202...
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School Visual Art workshops
05 February 2025 09:30 AM TO 28 November 2025 12:00 PM
The visual art learner workshops are developed to make the most of the educational aspects of current exhibitions on show. The learners are firstly taken on a tour of the current exhibitions and this is followed by the art workshop which is adapted to each grade. Workshops are linked to the Art Muse...
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FRIENDS Exhibition opening
01 November 2025 11:00 AM TO 01 November 2025 12:30 PM
You are cordially invited to attend the opening of PASSION, PATRONAGE & THE PUBLIC: 1975 - 2025 AN EXHIBITION CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF THE FRIENDS’ SUPPORT OF ARTWORK ACQUISITION FOR THE ART MUSEUM COLLECTION To celebrate 50 years of supporting the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, the Frien...
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School Holiday Workshops - October 2025
06 October 2025 09:30 AM TO 10 October 2025 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be hosting Visual Art workshops for children during the October School Holidays. Join us for two exciting creative sessions! Fun-Filled Creative Workshops for children ! Beading with Pony Beads Date: 6 October Time: 9h30 - 12h00 Age: 5 - 8 years old Pr...
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#UMBHACO Exhibition opening event
27 September 2025 02:00 PM TO 27 September 2025 04:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum presents #UMBHACO in partnership with aBantu Development Agency's project, Ingqungquthela (the conference). The exhibition will open on Saturday, 27 September 2025 at 14:00 with a performance by the critically acclaimed musician, Indwe who will set the mood...
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Children's Saturday workshops
05 July 2025 10:00 AM TO 27 September 2025 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. Get creative with our Saturday Art Classes for children! Explore various art media and techniques in a fun and interactive environment. These classes encourage creativity and self-expression. Join us on...
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Children's School Holiday art workshops
07 July 2025 09:00 AM TO 17 July 2025 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays. Explore art in various mediums through fun activities like clay modelling, painting, origami, and more. Don't miss out on the creative fun. Join us for these amazing craft acti...
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Children's Saturday workshops
12 April 2025 10:00 AM TO 21 June 2025 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL to secure your child’s seat since space is limited. To book, you may call ...
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Poetry event
10 May 2025 09:30 AM TO 10 May 2025 01:00 PM
The Art Museum will be hosting a poetry event and book launch on 10 May 2025 starting at 9:30am click here to view the invitation
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Crafter call out
04 April 2025 10:00 AM TO 04 April 2025 01:00 PM
Crafters residing in the Nelson Mandela Bay area are invited to present a display of their top craft products at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Central on 4 April 2025 between 10:00 and 13:00 to be considered for the SPLASH FESTIVAL NMBM CRAFT STALL. Terms and conditions:...
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Children's Saturday workshops
01 February 2025 10:00 AM TO 29 March 2025 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL to secure your child’s seat since space is limited. To book, you may call ...
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Friends AGM
19 March 2025 04:00 PM TO 19 March 2025 05:00 PM
You are cordially invited to attend the Friends upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 at 16H00 at the Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth. This important gathering will provide an opportunity to review the past year's achievements, discuss future plans, and ...
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Friends event: Talk by Prof Hilary Graham
22 February 2025 10:00 AM TO 22 February 2025 12:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to attend a talk by Prof. Hilary Graham on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at 10:00am. The Friends is a NPO that supports the Art Museum, by purchasing artworks, sponsoring various projects, and arranging events. The ' Sinking of the Mendi ' has been memorialised...
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Opening event: Lithuba Lakho Exhibition
20 February 2025 05:00 PM TO 20 February 2025 07:00 PM
LITHUBA LAKHO: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE Supporting our Eastern Cape Visual Creatives The Eastern Cape Development Corporation and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invited artists and crafters to submit works for the exhibition...
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Lithuba Lakho in-person Selection
07 February 2025 11:00 AM TO 07 February 2025 01:00 PM
Lithuba Lakho: This is your chance If you missed the digital selection call-out then you can attend one of the in-person selection. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are calling...
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Saturday workshops in January 2025
04 January 2025 10:00 AM TO 18 January 2025 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL to secure your child’s seat since space is limited. To book, call 079 4900...
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Lithuba Lakho call out
12 December 2024 09:00 AM TO 10 January 2025 05:00 PM
LITHUBA LAKHO: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE Supporting our Eastern Cape Visual Creatives The Eastern Cape Development Corporation and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are calling for works to be submitted for the exhibition, LITHU...
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Holiday workshops in January 2025
06 January 2025 09:30 AM TO 10 January 2025 12:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays. Join us for a series of interactive workshops, where kids can unleash their imagination and creativity Dates are as follows: 6, 8, 9, 10 January 2025. 6 January 2025: Galaxy Ex...
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Guided tours of art exhibitions
10 January 2024 09:00 AM TO 20 December 2024 04:00 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or art groups are all welcome to come to the museum for a self-guided tour or to book a guided tour. Booking is essential for guided tours. This is to ensure that a presenter/tour guide is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Please Call or wha...
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Holiday workshops in December 2024
11 December 2024 09:30 AM TO 20 December 2024 12:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays. Join us for a series of interactive workshops, where kids can unleash their imagination and creativity Dates are as follows: 11, 12 December 2024. 18, 19, 20 December 2024. 11 ...
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Saturday workshops in December 2024
07 December 2024 10:00 AM TO 14 December 2024 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL to secure your child’s seat since space is limited. To book, call 079 4900...
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2025 MBAF Crafter call-out
12 December 2024 10:00 AM TO 12 December 2024 01:00 PM
Mandela Bay Arts Festival call out to crafters Crafters and designers working in Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to submit their outstanding creations for an exhibition and retail opportunity at the Mandela Bay Arts Festival 2025 taking place in the Bay from 22 February – 2 March 2025. The Mandela Ba...
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Saturday workshops in November 2024
02 November 2024 10:00 AM TO 30 November 2024 12:00 PM
On alternate Saturdays in a month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL to secure your child’s seat since space is limited. To book, call 079 4900...
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Who's Who & What's new exhibition opening
30 November 2024 10:30 AM TO 30 November 2024 11:30 AM
An exhibition opening will be held for the Who's Who & What's New exhibition on 30 November 2024 at 10:30am at the Art Museum The exhibition will be opened by Dr Michael Barry, Practicing Artist, Art Educator and Art Activist Artists residing in the Nelson Mandela Bay area were invited to submit an ...
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School Visual art workshops
01 February 2024 09:30 AM TO 29 November 2024 12:00 PM
The visual art learner workshops are developed to make the most of the educational aspects of current exhibitions on show. The learners are firstly taken on a tour of the current exhibitions and this is followed by the art workshop which is adapted to each grade. Workshops are linked to the Art Muse...
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Friends Event: Poetry reading
16 November 2024 10:30 AM TO 16 November 2024 11:30 AM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to attend a poetry reading, "Down the Baakens Underworld” by Brian Walter on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 10:30am This is the launch of Brian’s latest anthology "Down the Baakens Underworld”. Books will be available for purchase at the reading. The TAPE (Te...
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Friends Event: Exploring printmaking
09 November 2024 10:30 AM TO 09 November 2024 12:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Art Museum for an engaging morning of art and conversation as printmaker Michael Barry shares his expertise in mono-type printing. This event complements the museums "Printing Perspectives” exhibition, showcasing diverse printing techniques from the museum’s permanent collect...
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Friends Talk in October
26 October 2024 10:30 AM TO 26 October 2024 11:30 AM
The Friends of the Art Museum has invited Ayanda Mji and Nombasa Bedeshe to talk on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at 10:30am at the Art Museum. They will talk about their artworks that are on display in the "Unsettled” exhibition. The Friends of the Art Museum is a NPO that supports the Art Museum. Most...
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Childrens Saturday Visual art workshops
31 August 2024 10:00 AM TO 28 September 2024 12:00 PM
On a few Saturdays in every month, the Art Museum presents free Visual art workshops to Children. The workshops are for Children between the ages of 7 and 15 years old and runs from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The next dates are: 31 August 2024 14 September 2024 28 September 2024 Dates are advertised on ...
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June school holiday children's workshops
19 June 2024 09:30 AM TO 04 July 2024 12:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children. Theme: Explore art in variety of mediums Dates: Wednesday, 19 June 2024: Create a 3D Collage Thursday, 20 June 2024: Painting & Printmaking Monday, 24 June 2024: Learn to weave with wool Wednesday, 26 Ju...
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Mural handprints
30 March 2024 10:00 AM TO 30 March 2024 01:00 PM
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION – CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR MARK The Nelson Mandela Metro through the Westbourne Oval and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invites the community to add their handprints to the Westbourne Oval mural. The Westbourne Oval stadium is the home of Eastern Province Athletics, in addi...
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Call out to crafters
18 March 2024 10:00 AM TO 18 March 2024 02:00 PM
Nelson Mandela Bay Crafters are invited to submit their best products for selection in order to be part of the Splash Festival. Selected Crafters will have a stall / table in the marquee tent to sell their products for the duration of the festival as from 29 March – 1 April 2024. Date of selection: ...
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Ubumbano Unite exhibition opening
16 March 2024 10:00 AM TO 16 March 2024 12:00 PM
Ubumbano/Unite Exhibition Artcollab studio and Keiskamma Art Project collaboration The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is hosting a collaborative project and exhibition by the Keiskamma Art Project and Artcollab Studio. The project brings attention through the voices of artists to the impact ...
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Friends AGM & Walkabout
09 March 2024 10:30 AM TO 09 March 2024 12:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to a walkabout of the "Friends Highlights” exhibition. Date: Saturday 9 March 2024 Time of AGM: 10:30am Time of walkabout: 11:30am Juice, Coffee and tea will be served. Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, ...
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Donkin Reserve Craft Hub
09 December 2023 09:00 AM TO 24 February 2024 03:00 PM
Celebrating the unique spirit and diversity of Nelson Mandela Bay through local craft” This festive season come down to the Donkin Reserve Tourism Center on the Donkin Reserve to view top locally handmade craft. The Craft Hub is a collaboration between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Directorate...
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Exhibitions Walkabout
24 February 2024 10:30 AM TO 24 February 2024 11:15 AM
All are invited to attend a walkabout on Saturday the 24 February at 10:30am of our exhibitions currently on show "Master beadwork" " In the eye of the beholder" "Friends Highlights" The Friends of the Art Museum is a NPO that supports the Art Museum. Most importantly the Friends has assisted to pur...
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Childrens Saturday workshops in January 2024
13 January 2024 10:00 AM TO 27 January 2024 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children: 13th and 27th January 2024 Theme: Explore space in art Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm Please note: BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of participants can be accommodat...
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Crafter call-out
24 January 2024 10:00 AM TO 24 January 2024 01:00 PM
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS WORKING IN NELSON MANDELA BAY Crafters and designers working in Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to submit their outstanding creations for an exhibition and retail opportunity at the Mandela Bay Arts Festival 2024 taking place in the Bay from 16 – 25 February 2024. The Mandela Bay...
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January 2024 holiday workshops for Children
08 January 2024 09:30 AM TO 12 January 2024 12:00 PM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays in January 2024. 08 January 2024 – Fabric painting 10 January 2024 – Drawing in charcoal and pastels 12 January 2024 - Rock painting Please...
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Tours
01 January 2023 09:00 AM TO 22 December 2023 04:00 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or art groups are all welcome to come to the museum for a self-guided tour or to book a guided tour. Booking is essential for guided tours, to ensure that a tour guide is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Please Call 041 506 2000 or 079 4900...
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December School holiday workshops for Children
18 December 2023 09:30 AM TO 22 December 2023 12:00 PM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays in December. 18 December 2023 – Glass painting 20 December 2023 – Paper Craft 22 December 2023 – Learn to make twig Christmas ornaments Ple...
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Childrens Saturday workshops in December
02 December 2023 10:00 AM TO 09 December 2023 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children: 2nd and 9th December 2023 Theme: Exploring with shape and form: Create in 2D & 3D Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm Please note: BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of par...
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School workshops
22 May 2023 09:00 AM TO 30 November 2023 11:30 AM
The visual art learner workshops are developed to make the most of the educational aspects of current exhibitions on show. The learners are firstly taken on a tour of the current exhibitions and this is followed by the art workshop which is adapted to each grade. Workshops are linked to the Art Muse...
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Childrens Saturday workshops in November
11 November 2023 10:00 AM TO 25 November 2023 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children as follows: 11th and 25th November 2023 Theme: Experiment with texture Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm Please note: BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of participants ca...
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October Saturday Kids workshops
14 October 2023 10:00 AM TO 28 October 2023 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children as follows: 14th and 28th October 2023 Explore lines, shapes, and patterns Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of participants can be acco...
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Crafter call-out
19 October 2023 09:30 AM TO 19 October 2023 03:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery, NMB Tourism and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invite, all professional crafters living and working in Nelson Mandela Bay to submit craft products. We are challenging local experienced crafters to present their top pro...
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October Holiday workshops for Children
02 October 2023 09:30 AM TO 06 October 2023 12:00 PM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays on the following dates: 2 October 2023 - Create in clay Learn how to make clay relief tile sculpture 4 October 2023 - Explore Printmaking -...
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September Saturday workshops
09 September 2023 10:00 AM TO 30 September 2023 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children as follows: 9th, 16th and 30th September 2023 Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of participants can be accommodated. To book your seat p...
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What's your story exhibition opening
26 August 2023 10:00 AM TO 26 August 2023 12:00 PM
An exhibition opening event is arranged for Saturday the 26 August 2023 at 10:00am The Friends of the Art Museum and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum collaborated on a youth art project, What’s your Story? Over 40 young artists attended a walkabout of the exhibition currently on show at th...
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July Saturday workshops
15 July 2023 10:00 AM TO 29 July 2023 12:00 PM
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will present free art workshops on the following Saturday mornings, for Children as follows: 15 July: Art games 29 July: Drawing and Painting Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as only a limited number of partic...
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July holiday workshops
03 July 2023 09:00 AM TO 13 July 2023 12:00 PM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children during the school holidays on the following dates: Monday, 3 July: Mixed - media Portraits Wednesday, 5 July: Beading Craft Thursday, 6 July: Painting with Acrylic Mo...
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Mural design - digital submission
18 June 2023 09:00 AM TO 18 June 2023 06:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is calling for mural designers to brighten up the exterior wall of the Westbourne Oval Stadium. The Westbourne Oval stadium is the home to Eastern Province Athletics. The stadium also hosts numerous cycling and so...
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Selection of artists for the Pemba exhibition
12 May 2023 09:00 AM TO 12 May 2023 11:00 PM
UMBHIYOZO - CELEBRATING PEMBA The Art & Legacy of George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba The Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are commemorating the legacy of George Pemba by inviting contemporary artists to submit work for an exhibition opening on 17 June 2023. Artists are ch...
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Selection of crafters for museum shop stock
04 May 2023 10:00 AM TO 04 May 2023 12:00 PM
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL CRAFTERS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invites all professional crafters living and working in Nelson Mandela Bay to submit craft products. We are challenging local crafters to present their top products for selection to be purchased by ...
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Master beading workshop
04 May 2023 10:00 AM TO 04 May 2023 12:00 PM
The Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invites all professional experienced Beaders living in the Nelson Mandela Bay area to be part of a great initiative that focuses on traditional Eastern Cape beads. A Master beading workshop will be presented and the sessions wil...
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Saturday art & craft workshops
08 April 2023 10:00 AM TO 29 April 2023 12:00 PM
We will be hosting Visual Art and Craft workshops for Children on Saturday mornings Art is A meeting place for fun and adventure! Free art workshops will be conducted from 10:00am until 12:00pm for Children as follows: 8 April: Art Museum scavenger hunt 22 April: Discover great artists and recreate ...
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April Holiday workshops
03 April 2023 09:00 AM TO 06 April 2023 12:00 PM
Easter School Holiday Workshops for Children During the week the school holiday workshops will be presented from 9:00am until 12:00pm, on the following dates: Monday, 3 April & Wednesday, 5 April: Make a paper mache’ egg & Paint and decorate it at the next workshop. If you attend on the 3 & 5 April ...
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Friends AGM 2023
17 March 2023 10:00 AM TO 17 March 2023 11:00 AM
The Friends of the Art Museum will be having their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday the 17th March 2023 at 10:00am at the NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth RSVP on friendsoftheartmuseum@gmail.com or whatsapp or call 079 490 0690. The Friends are a Public Benefit Organisation ...
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Holiday workshops January 2023
11 January 2023 09:00 AM TO 13 January 2023 12:00 PM
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS We will be presenting Visual Art workshops for Children aged 7- 15 years old. 11 January 2023: Making Clay Flower bowls 12 January 2023: Fabric Painting 13 January 2023: Beading Craft – Make beaded animals Please note: Time: 9h00-12h00 on dates above Price: R30 cash, per...
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Holiday workshops December 2022
19 December 2022 09:00 AM TO 22 December 2022 12:00 PM
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS We will be hosting Visual Art workshops for Children aged 7- 15 years old. 19 December 2022: Drawing with torn paper 21 December 2022: Make Your Own Block Print 22 December 2022: Experimenting with Paints Please note: Time: 9h00-12h00 on dates above Price: R30 cash, per ...
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Saturday art workshops
19 November 2022 10:00 AM TO 17 December 2022 12:00 PM
We will be hosting Art and Craft workshops for Children and Adults on Saturday mornings Children Aged 7- 15 Years Old 19, 26 November 2022 - Beading craft 3, 10, 17 December 2022 - Art Museum exploration Adults 26 November 2022 - Explore with painting 3, 10 December 2022 - Learn the beading basics P...
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Opening event: Who's who & What's new exhibition
06 December 2022 06:00 PM TO 06 December 2022 08:00 PM
The Who’s Who and What’s New? exhibition is a group exhibition that is designed to celebrate and promote the diversity of art produced in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. The exhibition will be opened by Louise Luders, Chairperson of the Friends of the Art Museum and local illustrator on Tuesday the 6 D...
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Weekend opening times
08 January 2022 09:00 AM TO 26 November 2022 01:00 PM
Please note that the museum opens on certain Saturdays in the month. If the museum is open on a Saturday the times are from 9:00 until 13:00. Please note that if there is no water due to the water crises the museum will close. Also note that when there is loadshedding the museum is closed to the pub...
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Spring Children craft activity
01 October 2022 10:00 AM TO 01 October 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN Spring has sprung! Come join us at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum for fun, exciting spring art and craft activities on Saturdays 1 October – Beaded bracelets The activities are for children aged 6 to 15 years old Time: 10: 00 – 11: 45am Booking is essentia...
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Spring craft activity
24 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 24 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN Spring has sprung! Come join us at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum for fun, exciting spring art and craft activities on Saturdays 24 September - Flower Painting The activities are for children aged 6 to 15 years old Time: 10: 00 – 11: 45am Booking is essent...
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Spring fun activities
17 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 17 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN Spring has sprung! Come join us at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum for fun, exciting spring art and craft activities on Saturdays 17 September – Butterfly Painting The activities are for children aged 6 to 15 years old Time: 10: 00 – 11: 45am Booking is ess...
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Spring Children activities
10 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 10 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN Spring has sprung! Come join us at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum for fun, exciting spring art and craft activities on Saturdays 10 September - Paper Spring hats The activities are for children aged 6 to 15 years old Time: 10: 00 – 11: 45am Booking is esse...
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Origami workshop
13 August 2022 10:00 AM TO 13 August 2022 11:30 AM
Join us for a fun origami making workshop Govan Mbeki Maths Development Centre of Nelson Mandela University will be running a short introductory workshop to demonstrate how you can turn a flat piece of paper into a 3-D shape. You will learn how to make a hexagon, a snapper and a flapping bird but al...
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Exhibition opening event
06 August 2022 10:00 AM TO 06 August 2022 11:00 AM
J oin us for an event showcasing the exhibition CELEBRATING EASTERN CAPE ART on Saturday 6 August at 10:00 The exhibition will be opened by Nobesuthu Rayi Actor, writer, creative and Executive producer for the National Arts Festival. The Red Location Gallery and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art M...
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Math-Art exhibition : origami workshop
30 July 2022 10:00 AM TO 30 July 2022 11:30 AM
Join us for a fun origami making workshop Govan Mbeki Maths Development Centre of Nelson Mandela University will be running a short introductory workshop to demonstrate how you can turn a flat piece of paper into a 3-D shape. You will learn how to make a hexagon, a snapper and a flapping bird but al...
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Opportunity for artists 2022
18 March 2022 09:00 AM TO 30 April 2022 11:00 AM
CALL FOR ARTWORKS FOR THE ART COLLECTION OF THE CITY The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality through the Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum are calling for artworks to be submitted for the Art Collection of the City. Eastern Cape artists can submit a maximum of 3 artwork...
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Friends AGM
18 March 2022 10:00 AM TO 18 March 2022 11:00 AM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Friends of the Art Museum will be held on Friday, 18 March 2022 at 10:00am at the NMM Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Central RSVP on friendsoftheartmuseum@gmail.com or 079 490 0690 The Friends are a Public Benefit Organisation serving the Nelson Mandela Metropolit...
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Call out to local crafters 2022
18 February 2022 09:00 AM TO 18 March 2022 11:00 AM
CALL FOR ENTRIES TO ALL TOP CRAFTERS The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is looking for crafters working in the Eastern Cape Province to submit unique craft to be bought for the museum’s shop. Closing date for digital online entries: 10 March 2022. Crafters are to scan or photograph a complet...
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Viewing of documentary
02 November 2021 09:00 AM TO 30 November 2021 03:00 PM
The documentary, "Origins: an investigation into Khoi-San Heritage Sites" can be viewed at the Art Museum c lick here to view the poster Viewing will be as from 2nd until the 30th November 2021
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Walkabout - Transformational Textiles
06 November 2021 10:00 AM TO 06 November 2021 11:00 AM
A walkabout of the exhibition, transformational textiles will be conducted on Saturday the 6 November at 10am. All are welcome!
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Transformational textiles virtual opening
04 November 2021 04:00 PM TO 04 November 2021 05:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Invites you to the virtual opening of TRANSFORMATIONAL TEXTILES on 4 November 2021at 16:00 The exhibition will be opened by Angie Franke Weisswange: Artist, crafter, designer, author and founding member of the TAPE group click here to view the poster The ev...
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Virtual exhibition event: Celebrating Eastern Cape art
21 September 2021 04:00 PM TO 21 September 2021 05:00 PM
View our virtual exhibition event showcasing the exhibition, CELEBRATING EASTERN CAPE ART The guest speaker is Nonto Sheryl Msomi, Project Manager of the Art Bank of South Africa. The event will be livestreamed from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Facebook page and YouTube Channel on 21 Septembe...
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Art & Resilience Women's day workshop
29 August 2021 10:00 AM TO 29 August 2021 11:45 AM
You are invited to a Women’s day workshop THEME: ART AND RESILIENCE on 29 AUGUST 2021 from 10:00 Emma O’Brien and Amanda Heshu will conduct a body map workshop. All materials will be provided. The workshop will be hosted at the Art Museum at 1 Park Drive There is no charge but please book in advance...
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School art workshops
15 January 2020 09:00 AM TO 30 June 2020 12:00 PM
Due to the corona virus, all school workshops are cancelled. The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, for Grade 1 - 9. The school art programme is linked to the exhibitions on show and is adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday f...
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Creative Art workshops for children
14 March 2020 10:00 AM TO 14 March 2020 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting art workshops for Children on the second Saturday of every month. Please note: Time: 10h00-12h00 Workshops are free Ages: 7 years – 15 years old. All materials will be provided. Please bring along an apron or old clothes and your own pack...
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Lithuba Lakho: selection
13 March 2020 09:00 AM TO 13 March 2020 12:00 PM
Crafters and designers working in the Eastern Cape Province were invited to submit their outstanding creation for an exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum opening on the 20 March 2020. The LITHUBA LAKHO (THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY): TOP EASTERN CAPE CRAFT EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION,...
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January Holiday art workshops
08 January 2020 09:00 AM TO 09 January 2020 11:45 AM
Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the school holidays? Monday, 6 January 2020 Doodle Art: Make a free form drawing and transform it into a masterpiece. Wednesday, 8 January 2020 Recycle Art: Bring an empty egg carton and make all sorts of amazing things, e.g. flow...
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Holiday workshops
18 December 2019 09:00 AM TO 19 December 2019 11:45 AM
Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the school holidays? Then book your children, for the Art Workshops... Monday, 9 December 2019 3D-Pop up Cards: Come and create your own pop up cards for all occasions. Wednesday, 11 December 2019 Rock Art: Bring rocks or pebbles ...
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School art workshops
09 January 2019 09:00 AM TO 06 December 2019 11:45 AM
The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, Grade 1 - 9. The school art programme is linked to the exhibitions on show and is adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free. A m...
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Exhibition opening - Through our eyes: Cultural exchange
04 December 2019 06:00 PM TO 04 December 2019 07:30 PM
An exhibition opening will be held for the exhibition, THROUGH OUR EYES: CULTURAL EXCHANGE "Journey to South Africa: Struggle and Resistance” and "Journey to America” on Wednesday, 4 December 2019 at 18:00 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth The exhibit...
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Museum tours
01 November 2018 09:00 AM TO 29 November 2019 04:00 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or groups of people are welcome to book a guided tour or groups can explore the museum themselves (self-guided tour). Booking is essential for guided tours, to ensure that a guide is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Please Call 041 506 2000...
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Exhibition opening: Through our eyes: Journey to America
14 November 2019 05:30 PM TO 14 November 2019 07:30 PM
An exhibition opening will be held for the "Through our eyes: Journey to America" exhibition, at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum on 14 November 2019. . "AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL ART TO BE EXHIBITED IN THE USA” click here to view the exhibition opening invitation Local ARTISTS were invited...
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Junior Friends - workshops
09 November 2019 10:00 AM TO 09 November 2019 12:30 PM
Friends of the Art Museum Junior Friends Saturday workshops: Egyptology Society Stories from Ancient Egypt Slide-shows about hieroglyphics, pyramids, King Tut, art and life along the ancient Nile River A related art and craft workshop will be done Ages: 7-14 years old The workshops will be held on 3...
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Exhibition opening: SKETCHBOOK 2.0
12 October 2019 11:00 AM TO 12 October 2019 12:30 PM
On the 12 October 2019 at 11:00 an exhibition opening will be held for the exhibition, 2019 SKETCHBOOK 2.0: Visual Art Project. The 11 young, local artists will present their new work and their works will be for sale. The exhibition will be hosted at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. Throu...
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Exhibition opening
25 July 2019 06:00 PM TO 25 July 2019 07:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is proud to host the exhibition, CENTENNIAL: A Century of South African Art from the Sanlam Art Collection 1918 – 2018 The exhibition will be opened by Adrian Gardiner, Founder and Chairman of the Mantis Collection on Thursday the 25 July 2019 at 18:00 at t...
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Guided tour by Stefan Hundt
25 July 2019 01:00 PM TO 25 July 2019 02:00 PM
A guided tour of the exhibition, CENTENNIAL: A Century of South African Art from the Sanlam Art Collection 1918 – 2018 will be presented by Stefan Hundt, curator of the Sanlam Art Collection. Date: Thursday, 25 July 2019 Time: 13:00 Venue: Art Museum, at 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth. RSVP on ...
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Art Infused: You can make a difference too, with just a pair of shoes
20 July 2019 10:00 AM TO 20 July 2019 12:00 PM
You are invited to an exciting event: "Art Infused: You can make a difference too, with just a pair of shoes". The poetry duo Eve’s Apple in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum invite you to celebrate this year’s Mandela day with a campaign to buy school shoes for junior scho...
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Art workshops in July
03 July 2019 09:00 AM TO 04 July 2019 11:45 AM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting art workshops during the school holidays for children. Call the museum on 0415062000 to book your place since there is a limited number of seats. All Things Bright and Beautiful – Make them all Monday, 1 July: Printmaking Wednesday, 3 Jul...
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Math & Art fun workshops
26 June 2019 09:00 AM TO 27 June 2019 11:30 AM
MATH AND ART FUN WORKSHOPS Discover Mathematic Magic Govan Mbeki Maths Development Centre from Nelson Mandela University will be running Math Art workshops to High School Mathematics Learners. Wednesday, 26 June: Fishy Fashions Learners will explore simple transformation of shapes on a Cartesian pla...
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School holiday - Art workshops
19 June 2019 09:00 AM TO 21 June 2019 11:45 AM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be presenting art workshops during the school holidays for children. Call the museum on 0415062000 to book your place since there is a limited number of seats. All Things Bright and Beautiful – Make them all Wednesday, 19 June: Painting Flowers Thursda...
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International Museum's day event 2019
18 May 2019 09:00 AM TO 18 May 2019 12:00 PM
Good day The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in conjunction with the South End Museum invites the public to celebrate International Museum’s day on Saturday 18 May 2019 from 9:00 to 12:30 with a walk through what is left of old South End closing with a tea and old South End treats at the Nels...
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When dust settles - Igshaan Adams - Exhibition viewing
24 April 2019 04:00 PM TO 24 April 2019 06:30 PM
The NMM Art Museum will be having a viewing of the exhibition, WHEN DUST SETTLES The 2018 Standard Bank Young Artist winner for Visual Art - IGSHAAN ADAMS. On the 24 April 2019 at 16:00 for 16:30 at the NMM Art Museum There will be tea tasting by CHI TIME TEAS. The exhibition is on show as from 17 A...
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Keiskamma exhibition opening
10 April 2019 05:30 PM TO 10 April 2019 07:30 PM
The NMM Art Museum will be having an opening function for the exhibition, KEISKAMMA ART PROJECT, SELECTED WORKS On the 10 April 2019 at 17:30 for 18:00 at the NMM Art Museum Music will be provided by the Keiskamma Music Academy RSVP on 041 506 2000 or email: artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za Click here ...
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NMB Craft Stall at Ironman Expo 2019 - selection
20 March 2019 09:00 AM TO 20 March 2019 11:00 AM
Selection will take place for the NMB Craft Stall at Ironman Expo 2019 Local craft entrepreneurs living and working in Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to submit outstanding city ambassador craft for the 2019 Nelson Mandela Bay City Promotional stall at the IRONMAN Health and Fitness Expo running at t...
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Lithuba Lakho - Craft Exhibition and Competition: Selection
15 March 2019 09:00 AM TO 15 March 2019 12:00 PM
Lithuba Lakho (This is Your Opportunity): Top Eastern Cape Craft Exhibition and Competition Call for entries to all Top Crafters working in the Eastern Cape Crafters and designers working in the Eastern Cape Province are invited to submit their outstanding creation for an exhibition at the Nelson Ma...
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Friends of the Art Museum - 2019 AGM
13 March 2019 05:00 PM TO 13 March 2019 06:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum will be having their Annual General meeting (AGM). Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2019 Time: 17h00 Venue: NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth. The Friends are a Public Benefit Organisation serving the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum dedicated to raisin...
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Laduma @ the Art Museum
09 March 2019 10:00 AM TO 09 March 2019 11:00 AM
You are invited to attend a walkabout of the MAXHOSA works on display on the Mother-Tongue Exhibition. This will be followed by a Q&A session with internationally renowned textile and knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo. Date: Saturday 9 March 2019 Time: 10:00 Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Mu...
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Play: Broken Lens
25 February 2019 06:00 PM TO 25 February 2019 07:30 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is hosting the play, BROKEN LENS, by Nelson Mandela Bay playwright Xolisa Ngubelanga. The play will be performed by Xolani Ngesi and Fiks Mahola. RSVP on tel: 041 506 2000 or email: artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za Entrance is free Venue: NMM Art Museum at 1 P...
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Basic beading workshop
09 February 2019 10:00 AM TO 09 February 2019 12:30 PM
A basic beading workshop will be presented by local Beaders. Space is limited for the workshop, call us on 041 506 2000 to book your seat. Workshop participants will create a beaded pin using glass beads. If you are unable to attend the workshop, you are welcome to come and watch the Beaders, demons...
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December 2018 Art Holiday workshops
10 December 2018 09:00 AM TO 20 December 2018 11:45 AM
Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the school holidays? Then book your children, for the Art Workshops that will be presented at the NMM Art Museum as follows: DESIGN AND CREATE YOUR OWN MASK Mask making: Come and create your own African Mask on Monday, then leave ...
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Fashion exhibition walkabout
08 December 2018 09:30 AM TO 08 December 2018 10:30 AM
A walkabout of the fashion exhibition Mother Tongue: The influence of traditional Xhosa Fashion on Contemporary Design by the curator, Emma O’Brien. The Art Museum will be open from 9:00 - 13:00 on the 8th December. Call 041 506 2000 for more information
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School art workshops 2018
15 January 2018 09:00 AM TO 07 December 2018 11:45 AM
The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, Grade 1-9, which is linked to the exhibitions on show and is adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free. A minimum of 10 learners...
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Fashion exhibition opening: Mother Tongue
09 October 2018 05:30 PM TO 09 October 2018 07:30 PM
The Director and Staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to the opening of the exhibition MOTHER TONGUE: THE INFLUENCE OF TRADITIONAL XHOSA FASHION ON CONTEMPORARY DESIGN The exhibition will be opened by Bongi Siwisa Chairperson of Emfuleni Resorts and famil...
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Exhibition walkabout
29 August 2018 01:00 PM TO 29 August 2018 02:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to attend a walkabout of the exhibition, "Adjusting the Picture: 1918 - 2018: A Century of Art in the City”. The walkabout will be conducted by Mary-Rose Dold on Wednesday the 29 August from 13h00-14h00.
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Exhibition opening: EPSAC 1918 - ARTEC 2018
16 August 2018 06:00 PM TO 17 August 2018 07:30 PM
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 1918 - 2018: A CENTURY OF ART IN THE CITY Date: Thursday 16 August 2018 Time: 18h00 Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Park Drive, Port Elizabeth Opening address by Dr Melanie Hillebrand, art historian and artist, former Director of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan A...
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Ironman Figures - call out to artists
17 August 2018 01:00 PM TO 17 August 2018 04:00 PM
The Art Museum will produce 73 small IRONMAN figures for local artists to decorate. Please note that the allocation of figures will work on a first come first serve basis, so please call us to add your name to the list asap. Each artist will only be able to decorate one figure. The IRONMAN figures a...
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Conservation exhibition Walkabout
28 July 2018 10:30 AM TO 28 July 2018 11:30 AM
A walkabout of the conservation exhibition, titled "Here Today, Here Tomorrow” will be conducted by the museum conservator Anthony Keogh and he will be accompanied by the ceramics restorer, Lisa Walker and the paper restorer, Suzanne Louw on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 10h30-11h30.
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In remembrance of South End and its Community
26 July 2018 10:30 AM TO 26 July 2018 12:00 PM
You are invited to attend an event arranged In remembrance of South End and its Community and in honour of the Nelson Mandela Centenary. The guest speaker, Colin Abrahams, the Administrator of the South End Museum, will present a talk titled: South End and the history of forced removal in the City. ...
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July 2018 Art Holiday workshops
09 July 2018 09:00 AM TO 12 July 2018 11:45 AM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be hosting Visual Art workshops for children aged 7- 15 years old, during the school holidays. Monday, 9 July 2018: Clay modelling – Learn how to make a bust (human head). Wednesday, 11 July 2018: Painting abstract - Create a masterpiece by using just ...
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Conservation exhibition Walkabout
11 July 2018 05:30 PM TO 11 July 2018 06:30 PM
A walkabout of the conservation exhibition, titled "Here Today, Here Tomorrow” will be conducted by the museum conservator Anthony Keogh and he will be accompanied by the ceramics restorer, Lisa Walker and the paper restorer, Suzanne Louw on Wednesday 11 July 2018 at 17h30-18h30 at the NMM Art Museu...
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Mathematics art workshops
04 July 2018 09:00 AM TO 05 July 2018 11:30 AM
Have you ever drawn maths? Carine Steyn, from Govan Mbeki Maths Development Centre of Nelson Mandela University will be running free Maths Art workshops to high school mathematics learners at the Art Museum. Wednesday, 4 July 2018: Grade 8 - 12: The angle on spiralling numbers We are going to invest...
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Tours
01 September 2017 09:00 AM TO 30 June 2018 04:30 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or groups of people are welcome to book a guided tour or groups can explore the museum themselves (self-guided tour). Booking is essential for guided tours, to ensure that Emma or Amanda is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Call 041 506 2000...
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Event: Poets and performing artists
30 June 2018 09:00 AM TO 30 June 2018 01:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, 30 June 2018 to enjoy performances by local poets and musicians. Poets and performing artists were asked to respond to the Art/Law exhibition that is currently on show at the Art Museum. The museum will be open at 9h00 and the programme will start at 10h00. Entrance is free and ...
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June Children's holiday workshops
27 June 2018 09:00 AM TO 29 June 2018 11:45 AM
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be hosting Visual Art workshops for children aged 7- 15 years old, during the school holidays. Wednesday, 27 June 2018: Creative Drawing - Experiment with different drawing mediums, pencil, crayons, charcoal, pastel and ink...
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Here Today, Here Tomorrow - exhibition walkabout
25 June 2018 01:00 PM TO 25 June 2018 02:00 PM
"Here Today, Here Tomorrow” exhibition WALKABOUT A walkabout of the conservation exhibition, titled "Here Today, Here Tomorrow” will be conducted by the museum conservator Anthony Keogh and he will be accompanied by the ceramics restorer, Lisa Walker and the paper restorer, Suzanne Louw .
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Conservation exhibition Walkabout
13 June 2018 11:00 AM TO 13 June 2018 12:00 PM
"Here Today, Here Tomorrow” exhibition WALKABOUT A Walkabout will be conducted by the three conservators namely, Anthony Keogh, Lisa Walker and Suzanne Louw on 13 June 2018 at 11am at the Art Museum. An exhibition showing the difference between Conservation and Restoration of Museum objects, specifi...
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Conservation exhibition opening
31 May 2018 05:30 PM TO 31 May 2018 07:30 PM
An exhibition opening of the "Here Today, Here Tomorrow” exhibition will be held on Thursday 31 May 2018 at 17:30. The exhibition will be opened by Anthony Keogh, conservator of the Art Museum. It's an exhibition showing the difference between Conservation and Restoration of Museum objects, specific...
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Les Cohn talk
21 May 2018 11:00 AM TO 21 May 2018 12:30 PM
All creatives in Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to a TALK on Monday the 21 May 2018 at 11:00 at the Art Museum by LES COHN. The title is "The Art Bazaar: Practice into success - making it as an artist in the contemporary art world”. Les Cohn is the Director of Art Source South Africa, South Africa's...
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WALKABOUT of the exhibition FRAGILE HISTORIES
19 May 2018 10:00 AM TO 19 May 2018 11:00 AM
The public of Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to attend a walkabout of the exhibition FRAGILE HISTORIES by KEITH DIETRICH on Saturday, 19 May 2018 at 10:00 at the Nelson Mandela University Bird Street Gallery at 20 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth. Dietrich’s exhibition reflects on the realities ...
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Exhibition opening: Fragile Histories by Keith Dietrich
17 May 2018 05:30 PM TO 17 May 2018 07:30 PM
The public of Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to attend the OPENING of the Exhibition opening: Fragile Histories by Keith Dietrich on Thursday 17 May 2018 at 17:30 for 18:00 at the Nelson Mandela University Bird Street Gallery at 20 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth Dietrich’s exhibition reflects ...
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Nelson Mandela Bay Craft Village
13 April 2018 09:00 AM TO 15 April 2018 07:00 PM
BE PART OF THE ACTION AND SPIRIT OF THE 2018 STANDARD BANK IRONMAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP Visit the NELSON MANDELA BAY CRAFT VILLAGE on 13, 14 and 15th of April 2018 from 9:00 – 19:00 on the lawns in front of the Boardwalk Hotel. A range of top Eastern Cape craft products will be on sale at this craft...
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Great opportunity for Crafters
23 March 2018 09:00 AM TO 23 March 2018 09:00 AM
Great opportunities for the Eastern Cape Creative Community Craft Competition Call for experienced crafters to exhibit their top local products at the STANDARD BANK IRONMAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 competition in April 2018. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Arts, Culture and Heritage Sub Directo...
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Opportunity for artists
20 March 2018 09:00 AM TO 20 March 2018 09:00 AM
Ironman Award Design Competition Call for entries for the design of the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP top male and female athlete award. Artists working in the Eastern Cape are challenged by the international IRON MAN committee and the host city Nelson Mandela Bay to create an outstanding and...
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The Friends of the Art Museum - AGM
14 March 2018 05:00 PM TO 14 March 2018 07:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invite you to their Annual General Meeting. The Friends and public are invited after the AGM to attend a talk and walkabout by Pippa Lugg Verster, titled JACK LUGG … as I knew him The talk is about her father's life, the artwork that he made and her journey to publishin...
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Exhibition opening: Jack Lugg Retrospective
28 February 2018 05:30 PM TO 28 February 2018 07:30 PM
A retrospective exhibition celebrating seven decades of work produced by influential Eastern Cape artist Jack Lugg. The exhibition will be opened by the Director of the Pretoria Art Museum, Dirk Oegema. Live music will be performed by Joe van der Linden and John Edwards and refreshments will be serv...
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Exhibition opening: The Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Diane Armstrong
14 February 2018 05:30 PM TO 14 February 2018 07:30 PM
You are invited to attend the exhibition opening of the Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Diane Armstrong - in perpetuum exhibition. The exhibition will be opened by Maureen de Jager, Associate Professor and Head of Department: Rhodes University Fine Art Department. Date: 14 February Time: 17:30...
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Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Diane Armstrong - Walkabout
14 February 2018 04:30 PM TO 14 February 2018 05:30 PM
All are welcome to attend a walkabout by the artist, Beth Diane Armstrong of her exhibition, in perpetuum Date: 14 February Time: 16:30 Venue: NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth The exhibition opening will be will be held thereafter at 18:00. The 2017 Standard Bank Young Artist Awar...
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Children's school holiday art workshops
08 January 2018 09:00 AM TO 12 January 2018 11:45 AM
Make a kite from scratch! These workshops will be a demonstration on how to make a decorative kite from scratch. Children will explore with a variety of colourful materials including tissue paper, newspaper, plastic etc. Dates: Monday, 08 January 2018 Wednesday, 10 January 2018 Friday, 12 January 20...
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Holiday Art workshops - December 2017
11 December 2017 09:00 AM TO 14 December 2017 11:45 AM
Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the School holidays? Then book your children, for the School Holiday Art Workshops that will be presented at the NMM Art Museum in December 2017. Make a kite from scratch! The workshops will be a demonstration on how to make a dec...
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The Art of the Kite exhibition opening
07 December 2017 05:30 PM TO 07 December 2017 07:30 PM
The Art of the Kite exhibition opening will be held at the Art Museum on 7 December 2017 at 17h30. Come and view the awesome artworks.. click here to view the invitation
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School art workshops
11 January 2017 09:00 AM TO 06 December 2017 12:00 PM
The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, Grade 1-9, which is linked to the exhibitions on show and is adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free. A minimum of 10 learners...
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THE WAY OF WATER Exhibition walkabout
30 November 2017 05:30 PM TO 30 November 2017 06:30 PM
You are invited to a walkabout of the THE WAY OF WATER Exhibition Date:30 November 2017 Time:17:30 (Closes 18:30) Venue: NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Port Elizabeth The exhibition walkabout will be conducted by Port Elizabeth coordinating artist Magda Minguzzi, Chief Margaret Coetzee and Chief Xam ?...
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Moms workshop
18 November 2017 09:30 AM TO 18 November 2017 01:00 PM
New and expectant Moms are invited to a workshop that will be conducted by Leah Hughes, founder of Gentle Breastfeeding Support. Date: Saturday 18 November Venue: at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Time: 9.30 for 10am. Topics that will be discussed will include ....Breastf...
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Supporting World Prematurity Day
17 November 2017 05:30 PM TO 17 November 2017 07:30 PM
Worldwide 15 million babies are born prematurely every year and premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide. World Prematurity Day on November 17th raises awareness of this serious health crisis and draws attention to the lifesaving research, treatments ...
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Community meeting
11 November 2017 10:00 AM TO 11 November 2017 11:30 AM
The Friends of the Art Museum are looking for proactive, energetic volunteers who would like to participate in organising and developing programmes and fund-raising events that will help raise the profile of the Friends and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. Anyone who is interested, is inv...
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Tours
01 November 2016 09:00 AM TO 30 September 2017 04:30 PM
Organizations, Universities, schools or groups of people are welcome to book a guided tour or groups can explore the museum themselves (self-guided tour). Booking is essential for guided tours, to ensure that Emma or Amanda is available to guide you through the exhibitions on show. Call 041 506 2000...
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Exhibition opening: The Way of Water
27 September 2017 05:30 PM TO 27 September 2017 07:30 PM
An opening function will be held for the exhibition, The Way of Water, on the 27 September 2017 at 17h30 at the Art Museum. The exhibition forms part of an international art project that was designed to bring attention to the fragile marine environment which is currently threatened by pollution, exc...
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Motherhood Exhibition walkabout
30 August 2017 05:00 PM TO 30 August 2017 07:00 PM
Emma O’Brien will conduct a n EXHIBITION WALKABOUT, of the Motherhood exhibition on Wednesday, 30 August 2017. Guests are invited to arrive between 17:00 and 17:30.
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Palladio and the Modern: Exhibition opening
17 August 2017 06:00 PM TO 17 August 2017 07:30 PM
First year students of the School of Architecture traveling exhibition The traveling exhibition returns to its home city with a final exhibition being hosted by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Port Elizabeth from the 17th of August to the 15th of September 2017. The opening of the exhi...
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Holiday workshops in July 2017
12 July 2017 09:00 AM TO 21 July 2017 11:45 AM
Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the School holidays? 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 ...
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PEMBA Exhibition opening
19 July 2017 06:00 PM TO 19 July 2017 07:30 PM
The Pemba exhibition opening will be held on the 19 July 2017 at 18:00 at the Art Museum. To celebrate the donation of three George Mnyaluza Milwa PEMBA oil paintings to the permanent collection of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, an exhibition showcasing the museum’s existing collection ...
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Remembering the SS Mendi - Closing function
08 June 2017 05:30 PM TO 08 June 2017 07:30 PM
The Director and staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to the Closing function of the exhibition Remembering the SS Mendi Date: 8 June 2017 Guests are invited to arrive between 17:00 and 17:30 Wine will be served The exhibition will be closed with the laun...
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Remembering the SS Mendi - Walkabout
08 June 2017 03:00 PM TO 08 June 2017 04:00 PM
The artist, Hilary Graham will conduct a Walkabout of the exhibition, Remembering the SS Mendi on the 8 June 2017 at 3pm. Hilary Graham was initially inspired to make an artwork about this tragic event when he attended the Xhosa Art and literature festival held at Fort Hare University in 1987. At th...
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Friends AGM and a book launch by Brenda Shepherd
22 March 2017 05:00 PM TO 22 March 2017 07:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum invites you to their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 22 March 2017 at 17:00. Thereafter you are invited to the book launch of the definitive historical novel, Men of the Mendi, by Brenda Shepherd. Date: Wednesday, 22 March 2017 Time: AGM @ 17:00 and Book laun...
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Documentary Screening
27 February 2017 02:30 PM TO 27 February 2017 04:30 PM
To complement the exhibition, Remembering the SS Mendi, the Art Museum has organised the following public event: The documentary, Troopship Tragedy, on the SS Mendi directed by Marion Edmunds will be screened at the Art Museum on Monday, 27 February at 14h30. The documentary was organised for viewin...
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Creative writing workshop by Brian Walter
25 February 2017 09:00 AM TO 25 February 2017 11:45 AM
Brian Walter an Eastern Cape poet will conduct a creative writing workshop on Saturday, 25 February from 9h00-12h00. Brian Walter, formally a lecturer at the University of Fort Hare, has been writing and publishing poems for 30 years, and has five collections to his credit. He has won National and P...
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Exhibition Walkabout by Hillary Graham
22 February 2017 01:00 PM TO 22 February 2017 06:30 PM
The artist, Hillary Graham will conduct two walkabouts of the exhibition, Remembering the SS Mendi . The first walkabout will take place on 22 February at 13h00 and the walkabout will be repeated at 17h30. Each walkabout will be for 1 hour long. The Mendi installation was produced by Graham over a f...
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Remembering the SS Mendi: Exhibition opening
21 February 2017 05:30 PM TO 21 February 2017 07:30 PM
On the 100th year anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will open an exhibition of over 200 sketches culminating in a vast final triptych by local Eastern Cape artist Hillary Graham. This remarkable artwork reimagines this tragedy event in vast...
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Invitation to a Walkabout with Mary-Rose Dold
15 February 2017 03:00 PM TO 15 February 2017 04:00 PM
Mary-Rose Dold will be conducting an informal walkabout of the exhibition The Vibrant City at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. Mary-Rose will share her artistic insights and personal anecdotes about the exhibition, the artists and the city. All are welcome to the walkabout and to enjoy a ...
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Just painting exhibition: Closing function
02 February 2017 05:00 PM TO 02 February 2017 07:00 PM
A closing function has been arranged for the Just Painting exhibition on 2 February 2017 at 17h30. All are welcome. Drinks will be served. The Friends of the Art Museum in conjunction with the Art Museum presents an exhibition celebrating artistic excellence in the Eastern Cape. A few paintings that...
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School holiday workshops for children
08 December 2016 09:00 AM TO 06 January 2017 12:00 PM
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will host Children's School Holiday Workshops in December and January . Are you looking for something creative for your children to do during the holidays? The art workshops are inspired by the Vibrant City exhibition. 8 December - City Scape Painting 9 Decembe...
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Just painting exhibition opening
07 December 2016 05:30 PM TO 07 December 2016 07:30 PM
Details will be updated soon but the opening for the Just Painting exhibition will be on the 7 December 2016 at 17h30 at the Art Museum. Artists from across the Eastern Cape have been invited to make and submit works to this exhibition. The Friends of the Art Museum in conjunction with the NMM Art M...
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School art workshops
01 February 2016 09:00 AM TO 30 November 2016 12:00 PM
The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for school groups, Grade 1-9, which are linked to the exhibitions on show and are adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free. Booking is essential. ...
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Exhibition opening: LEFA LA NTATE
27 July 2016 05:30 PM TO 27 July 2016 07:30 PM
Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Arts 2016: Mohau Modisakeng Exhibition Title: LEFA LA NTATE Mohau Modisakeng is the recipient of the Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Arts 2016 award. In Modisakeng’s work the personal is political. Informed by his experience as a young boy in Soweto at the...
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Fun Children's holiday workshops
11 July 2016 09:00 AM TO 15 July 2016 12:00 PM
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum presents Children Holiday Workshops Come join us on: 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...
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Family workshop presented by the 4BlindMice
30 June 2016 09:00 AM TO 30 June 2016 11:45 AM
Workshop title: "The imagination swap drawing workshop" Participants will be challenged to indulge their imagination and collaborate in a drawing exercise creating uniquely weird and wonderful creatures.
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60th Anniversary programme
23 June 2016 01:00 PM TO 29 June 2016 02:00 PM
The staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure inviting you to celebrate our 60th Anniversary exhibition with a series of public activities. The Art Museum conservator, Anthony Keogh, will conduct tours of his studio and the art storage areas. Emma O’Brien, Acting Director of ...
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Drawing demo presented by the 4BlindMice
26 June 2016 10:00 AM TO 26 June 2016 11:00 AM
Join local art collaborative, the 4BlindMice, at the NMM Art Museum for a drawing demo The 4BlindMice will be showing their individual artistic approaches in a demonstration of portraiture drawing
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60th Anniversary Celebration
22 June 2016 05:30 PM TO 22 June 2016 07:30 PM
YEYETHU, SONKE: This belongs to all of us Highlights of the Collection Celebrating 60 years of collection – this exhibition comprises a selection of artworks that represent important milestones in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition will be opened by Dav...
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The Friends - Music & Art Trivia
15 April 2016 06:30 PM TO 15 April 2016 09:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum will be hosting a Music & Art Trivia. Date: 15 April 2016 Time: 18h30 for 19h00 Venue: NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth Cost: R180 per table (maximum of 6 people per table) When you participate in the Music & Art Trivia, you will receive a free bottle...
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Exhibition opening and Walkabout
06 April 2016 05:30 PM TO 06 April 2016 07:30 PM
The Director and staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to the opening of two exhibitions Transforming the Collection (16 March – 15 July 2016) and Cultural Boycott to Pan African Dream (23 March – 5 June 2016) A brief introductory walkabout of both exhibit...
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Friends of the Art Museum - Annual General Meeting
23 March 2016 06:00 PM TO 23 March 2016 08:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum will be having their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 23 March 2016 at 18h00 at the Art Museum at 1 Park Drive Central. Please RSVP on 041 506 2000 After the conclusion of this brief annual meeting, there will be an introduction by local comic legend, Roland Gaspar ...
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Friends of the Art Museum - AGM
02 March 2016 05:00 PM TO 02 March 2016 06:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum's Annual General meeting will take place on 2 March 2016 at 17h00 at the NMM Art Museum at 1 Park Drive and this will be followed by an interesting speaker. Speaker will be confirmed closer to the time.
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January holiday workshops
06 January 2016 09:00 AM TO 08 January 2016 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children during the January school holidays. Workshops will be presented as follows: 6 or 7 January 2016: a workshop will be held for kids between the ages of 7-15 years. 8 January 2016: a family day ...
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Guided Tours
20 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 31 December 2015 04:30 PM
Groups of people from the public and Organizations, Universities, Colleges and Schools are welcome to book a guided tour of the exhibitions on show at the NMM Art Museum. To book a guided tour during our opening hours, please call 041 506 2000.
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December holiday workshops
10 December 2015 09:00 AM TO 14 December 2015 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children during the December school holidays. 9 or 10 December 2015: a workshop will be held for kids between the ages of 7-15 years. 14 December 2015: a family day workshop will be held. Workshops ar...
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LITHUBA LAKHO (THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY)
10 December 2015 05:30 PM TO 10 December 2015 07:30 PM
TOP CRAFT TO BE CELEBRATED IN THE EASTERN CAPE CRAFT COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION Top crafters working in the Eastern Cape Province were invited to enter their best products for the second round of the craft competition and exhibition, LITHUBA LAKHO (THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY) . This competition and ex...
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School art workshops
20 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 04 December 2015 12:00 PM
The Art Museum runs a visual art programme for schools groups which are linked to the exhibitions on show and are adapted for each grade. The workshops are run on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9h00 – 12h00 during the school term and entrance is free. Booking is essential. The school ...
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Friends - Artist drawing workshop
21 November 2015 08:30 AM TO 21 November 2015 01:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum presents the following workshop An introductory drawing session will be presented to interested participants. The morning session will appeal to anyone interested in learning the basics of drawing/sketching. Date: Saturday, 21 November 2015 Time: 8h30 registration and t...
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Exhibition opening: 60 Benefactors
11 November 2015 05:30 PM TO 11 November 2015 07:30 PM
A tribute to important members of the community, organisations and art collectors who donated significant works to the Art Museum collection.
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Walkabout
03 November 2015 03:00 PM TO 03 November 2015 05:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum have the pleasure in inviting you to a walkabout. The walkabout will be conducted by Emma O'Brien, the Exhibitions Curator on Tuesday, 3 November 2015 at 15h00 at the NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Central Exhibition title: IN THE BEGINNING…. Works acquired by the city pr...
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Art Museum 60th Anniversary Celebration
14 October 2015 05:30 PM TO 14 October 2015 07:30 PM
On 22 June 2016 the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will have inspired art lovers for 60 years. To commemorate this momentous milestone the Art Museum is launching a series of exhibitions which will culminate in a final exhibition opening on the Museum’s anniversary. The official kick off the...
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Spring School Holiday Workshop
09 October 2015 09:00 AM TO 09 October 2015 12:00 PM
A one-day program designed for children who want to explore the art of drawing and painting. Children will learn about colour and tone and will experiment with colour mixing. They will learn how to draw and bring to life 3D objects. Themes will be inspired by the Art Museum’s collection. Designed fo...
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School holiday workshops
07 October 2015 09:00 AM TO 07 October 2015 12:15 PM
A one-day program designed for children who want to explore the art of drawing and painting. Children will learn about colour and tone and will experiment with colour mixing. They will learn how to draw and bring to life 3D objects. Themes will be inspired by the Art Museum’s collection. Designed fo...
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Exhibition opening: Kemang Wa Lehulere
28 July 2015 05:30 PM TO 28 July 2015 07:30 PM
Standard Bank Young Artist Award Exhibition 2015: Kemang Wa Lehulere: History Will Break Your Heart This year’s prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Art was awarded to Kemang Wa Lehulere. This annual award includes sponsorships towards an exhibition which starts its country wide t...
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Mandela Day at the Art Museum
17 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 17 July 2015 04:00 PM
BE PART OF AN ARTWORK Celebrate Mandela Day at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum by being part of a living artwork. We are inviting the community of Nelson Mandela Bay to collaborate on a collectively made yarn sculpture. All you need to participate is come to the museum on 17 July 2015 bet...
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Holiday workshop: Creative hand sewing
09 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 09 July 2015 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children aged seven to thirteen years during the July school holidays. The workshops are based on the Fabric of Existence exhibition, currently on show. Both boys and girls are welcome to come and exp...
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Holiday workshop: Creative Weaving
08 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 08 July 2015 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children aged seven to thirteen years during the July school holidays. The workshops are based on the Fabric of Existence exhibition, currently on show. Both boys and girls are welcome to come and exp...
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Creative Textile Art Workshops For Children
06 July 2015 09:00 AM TO 06 July 2015 12:00 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is offering fun and creative hands-on art activities for children aged seven to thirteen years during the July school holidays. The workshops are based on the Fabric of Existence exhibition, currently on show. Both boys and girls are welcome to come and exp...
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Poetry reading by Brian Walter
17 June 2015 05:30 PM TO 17 June 2015 07:30 PM
Award winning local poet, Brian Walter, will be presenting a talk and reading from his published collection of poems titled Baakens at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, 1 Park Drive, Central, PE on 17 June 2015. Guests are welcome to arrive between 17:30 and 18:00. Refreshments will be ava...
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Art Trivia Evening
12 June 2015 07:00 PM TO 12 June 2015 09:30 PM
ART TRIVIA EVENING You think you can tell your Mona Lisa from your Guernica? This fund-raising event is in aid of the Friends of the Art Museum. Come and join us for a fun, light hearted quiz. It’s for art enthusiasts and absolute beginners alike. Where : Radisson Blu Hotel, Ballroom When : Friday 1...
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A presentation on investing in art
28 May 2015 05:30 PM TO 28 May 2015 07:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum presents the following fund raising event COLLECTING FOR INVESTMENT A presentation on investing in art by Stefan Hundt Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection on Thursday 28 May 2015 at 17h30 Venue: Art Museum, 1 Park Drive, Central Entry fee: R20 RSVP by 26 May on 041 506...
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Information session by Stefan Hundt
28 May 2015 02:30 PM TO 28 May 2015 03:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum presents WHAT IS A PORTRAIT If you are interested in Portraiture or thinking of entering the Sanlam Portrait Award 2015 then attend this information session by Stefan Hundt Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection on Thursday 28 May 2015 at 14h30 Venue: Art Museum, 1 Park D...
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Opening Function: Who's Who and What's New Exhibition
08 April 2015 05:30 PM TO 08 April 2015 07:30 PM
Join the Art Museum and all participating artists for this amazing exhibition. Opening function will be on the 8 April 2015 at 17H30 for 18H00. Who’s Who and What’s New? is a group exhibition run annually by the Art Museum and designed to celebrate and promote the diversity of art produced in Nelson...
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Friends of the Art Museum - AGM
11 March 2015 05:00 PM TO 11 March 2015 07:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum's Annual General meeting will take place on 11 March 2015 at 17h00 at the NMM Art Museum at 1 Park Drive and this will be followed with a presentation by Dorelle Sapere at 18h00 .
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Music concert
06 March 2015 06:00 PM TO 06 March 2015 07:30 PM
The Director and staff of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum have pleasure in inviting you to a music concert showcasing traditional South African music performed by Madosini and Pedro the Music man Date: 6 March Time 18h00-19h30 Venue: NMM Art Museum, 1 Park Drive Port Elizabeth Please RSVP...
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Music workshop
03 March 2015 01:00 PM TO 06 February 2015 04:15 PM
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will host a four day music workshop Workshops for Creative Arts Teachers in the Intermediate and Senior Phase Exciting ideas for your classroom based on CAPS Presented by Pedro Espi-Sanchis Aka Musicman and Madosini Lathozi Mpahleni The workshop is linked t...
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Clay modelling holiday workshop
09 January 2015 09:00 AM TO 09 January 2015 12:00 PM
Holiday Workshop: Clay Modelling Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop Please note: All the workshops start at 09h00 and finish at 12h00. Children to wear an old t-shirt or to bring aprons, an old shirt or T-shirt to cover ...
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Clay workshop in January School holidays
08 January 2015 09:00 AM TO 08 January 2015 12:00 PM
Holiday Workshop: Clay Modelling Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop Please note: All the workshops start at 09h00 and finish at 12h00. Children to wear an old t-shirt or to bring aprons, an old shirt or T-shirt to cover ...
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Opening of Living Legend Exhibition
17 December 2014 02:00 PM TO 17 December 2014 04:00 PM
OPENING OF LIVING LEGEND EXHIBITION HONOURING EXECUTIVE MAYOR, MR BENSON FIHLA The Municipality led by the Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Directorate has launched the Nelson Mandela Bay Legacy Programme which will see a series of community events and activities being held throughout the Bay ov...
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Craft exhibition: opening function
12 December 2014 05:30 PM TO 12 December 2014 07:30 PM
Join us for the Lithuba Lakho Eastern Cape Craft Competition exhibition, opening function. The exhibition will be opened by ECDC Executive Manager: Development Investments, Ndzondelelo Dlulani. Live entertainment and refreshments will be provided. LITHUBA LAKHO CRAFT COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION is de...
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Glass Painting holiday workshops
11 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 11 December 2014 12:00 PM
Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Please bring your own glass bottle, jar or clear drinking glass to paint on. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop. Please note: · All the workshops start at 09h00 and finish at 12h00. · Chi...
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Glass painting holiday workshop
10 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 10 December 2014 12:00 PM
Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Please bring your own glass bottle/jar or clear drinking glass to paint on Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop To book your place on one of the above dates, please contact the Art Museum at telephone: 041 506 2000, fax: 0...
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Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting
08 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 08 December 2014 12:00 PM
Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting Looking for simple, fun and valuable activities for children? Join us for creative holiday workshops for children from 8 – 15 years of age. Please bring your own glass bottle, jar or clear drinking glass to paint on. Cost: R30.00 per person per workshop. Please note:...
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School art workshops
01 October 2014 09:00 AM TO 28 November 2014 12:00 PM
Call us to book your class groups for these wonderful art workshops
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Biennial - opening function
29 October 2014 05:30 PM TO 29 October 2014 07:30 PM
Join the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in celebrating top Eastern Cape art at the opening of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Biennial on 29 October 2014. Guests will be entertained by one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s hottest young acts, Just Friends. The exhibition will be opened by i...
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Basic Xhosa Dance Workshop
24 September 2014 10:00 AM TO 24 September 2014 12:00 PM
Celebrate this year's Heritage Day by learning Xhosa dance moves at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Introductory dance workshops will be run by Qhama Africa, lead by dancer Mninawa Mangweni. This fun programme will begin with marimba music and a brief walkabout of the exhibition, For Futu...
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War Horse Talk
28 June 2014 05:00 PM TO 28 June 2014 07:00 PM
He will share the story behind the production of the award winning puppets for the stage production, War Horse... Presenter: Adrian Kohler
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Friends Fund-raising function
24 April 2014 07:00 PM TO 24 April 2014 08:30 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum held a fund-raising event. The piano recital was organized by the committee to raise funds .... Pianist: Dr Erika Bothma
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Friends AGM
13 March 2014 05:00 PM TO 13 March 2014 07:00 PM
The Friends of the Art Museum held their Annual General Meeting which was followed by a lecture by Dr Melanie Hillebrand. Lecture title: Will a knitter ever win the Turner prize?
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