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View Saturday workshops in November 2024 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. 

View Who's Who & What's new exhibition opening 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 wil...
View School Visual art workshops 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...
View Friends Event: Poetry reading 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 

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View Friends Event: Exploring printmaking 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, showc...
View Friends Talk in October 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. 

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View Childrens Saturday Visual art workshops 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. &...
View June school holiday children's workshops 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...
View Mural handprints Mural handprints
30 March 2024 10:00 AM TO 30 March 2024 01:00 PM

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION – CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR MARK

The N...
View Call out to crafters 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.
View Ubumbano Unite exhibition opening 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 Projec...
View Friends AGM & Walkabout 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:&n...
View Donkin Reserve Craft Hub 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 collaborati...
View Exhibitions Walkabout 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"...
View Childrens Saturday workshops in January 2024 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
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View Crafter call-out 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...
View January 2024 holiday workshops for Children 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 du...
View Tours 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. 
View December School holiday workshops for Children 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 ...
View Childrens Saturday workshops in December 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...
View School workshops 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 ad...
View Childrens Saturday workshops in November 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
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View October Saturday Kids workshops 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:
View Crafter call-out 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...
View October Holiday workshops for Children 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 ...
View September Saturday workshops 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:

View What's your story exhibition opening 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...
View July Saturday workshops 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 fol...
View July holiday workshops July holiday workshops
03 July 2023 09:00 AM TO 13 July 2023 12:00 PM

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN


View Mural design - digital submission 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 Stadi...
View Selection of artists for the Pemba exhibition 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
View Selection of crafters for museum shop stock 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 c...
View Master beading workshop 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 init...
View Saturday art & craft workshops 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!
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View April Holiday workshops 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...
View Friends AGM 2023 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 Eli...
View Holiday workshops January 2023 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 

View Holiday workshops December 2022 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: Ma...
View Saturday art workshops 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
View Opening event: Who's who & What's new exhibition 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...
View Weekend opening times 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.
View Spring Children craft activity 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!

View Spring craft activity Spring craft activity
24 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 24 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN

Spring has sprung!

View Spring fun activities Spring fun activities
17 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 17 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN

Spring has sprung!

View Spring Children activities Spring Children activities
10 September 2022 10:00 AM TO 10 September 2022 11:30 AM
SPRING ART & CRAFT FOR CHILDREN

Spring has sprung!

View Origami workshop 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 Developmen...
View Exhibition opening event Exhibition opening event
06 August 2022 10:00 AM TO 06 August 2022 11:00 AM

Join us for an event showcasing the exhibition

View Math-Art exhibition : origami workshop 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 work...
View Opportunity for artists 2022 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 Re...
View Friends AGM 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 a...
View Call out to local crafters 2022 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 M...
View Viewing of documentary 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 
View Walkabout - Transformational Textiles 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!

View Transformational textiles virtual opening 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 
View Virtual exhibition event: Celebrating Eastern Cape art 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, 

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View Art & Resilience Women's day workshop 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  
View School art workshops 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 ...
View Creative Art workshops for children 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...
View Lithuba Lakho: selection 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. 
View January Holiday art workshops 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. 
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View Holiday workshops 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...
View School art workshops 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. 

View Exhibition opening - Through our eyes: Cultural exchange 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” 
View Museum tours 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 throu...
View Exhibition opening: Through our eyes: Journey to America 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.  ...
View Junior Friends - workshops 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-sho...
View Exhibition opening: SKETCHBOOK 2.0 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 ...
View Exhibition opening 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 wi...
View Guided tour by Stefan Hundt 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 Coll...
View Art Infused: You can make a difference too, with just a pair of shoes 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...
View Art workshops in July 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 Thi...
View Math & Art fun workshops 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. 
View School holiday - Art workshops 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 ther...
View International Museum's day event 2019 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 c...
View When dust settles - Igshaan Adams - Exhibition viewing 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.  

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View Keiskamma exhibition opening 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 NM...
View NMB Craft Stall at Ironman Expo 2019 - selection 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 sta...
View Lithuba Lakho  - Craft Exhibition and Competition: Selection 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 P...
View Friends of the Art Museum - 2019 AGM 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...
View Laduma @ the Art Museum 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.

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View Play: Broken Lens 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.

View Basic beading workshop 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.
View December 2018 Art Holiday workshops 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:


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View Fashion exhibition walkabout 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. 
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View School art workshops 2018 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 th...
View Fashion exhibition opening: Mother Tongue 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 IN...
View Exhibition walkabout 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.
View Exhibition opening: EPSAC 1918 - ARTEC 2018 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: N...
View Ironman Figures - call out to artists 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 a...
View Conservation exhibition Walkabout 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.

View In remembrance of South End and its Community 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:...
View July 2018 Art Holiday workshops 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).
View Conservation exhibition Walkabout 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 ...
View Mathematics art workshops 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.

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View Tours 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 Em...
View Event: Poets and performing artists 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.

View June Children's holiday workshops 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...
View Here Today, Here Tomorrow - exhibition walkabout 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 Walk...
View Conservation exhibition Walkabout 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 exh...
View Conservation exhibition opening 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 exhibitio...
View Les Cohn talk 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. 
View WALKABOUT of the exhibition FRAGILE HISTORIES 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.

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View Exhibition opening: Fragile Histories by Keith Dietrich 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 ...
View Nelson Mandela Bay Craft Village 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...
View Great opportunity for Crafters 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
View Opportunity for artists 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 work...
View The Friends of the Art Museum - AGM 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...
View Exhibition opening: Jack Lugg Retrospective 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.  

View Exhibition opening: The Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Diane Armstrong 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: Rhod...
View Standard Bank Young Artist 2017: Beth Diane Armstrong - Walkabout 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
View Children's school holiday art workshops 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 ex...
View Holiday Art workshops - December 2017 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.

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View The Art of the Kite exhibition opening 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..


View School art workshops 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 9h...
View THE WAY OF WATER Exhibition walkabout 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 Eliza...
View Moms workshop 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. 

View Supporting World Prematurity Day 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 resear...
View Community meeting 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 ...

View Tours 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).

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View Exhibition opening: The Way of Water 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 envir...
View Motherhood Exhibition walkabout Motherhood Exhibition walkabout
30 August 2017 05:00 PM TO 30 August 2017 07:00 PM

 Emma O’Brien will conduct an EXHIBITION WALKABOUT, of the Motherhood exhibition on Wednesday,  30 August 2017. Gue...
View Palladio and the Modern: Exhibition opening 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 ...
View Holiday workshops in July 2017 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,
View PEMBA Exhibition opening 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...
View Remembering the SS Mendi - Closing function 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:...
View Remembering the SS Mendi - Walkabout 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 ...
View Friends AGM and a book launch by Brenda Shepherd 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.

View Documentary Screening 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 ...
View Creative writing workshop by Brian Walter 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...
View Exhibition Walkabout by Hillary Graham 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 exhibit...

View Remembering the SS Mendi: Exhibition opening 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 sketc...
View Invitation to a Walkabout with Mary-Rose Dold 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...
View Just painting exhibition: Closing function 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 Muse...
View School holiday workshops for children 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 t...
View Just painting exhibition opening 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...
View School art workshops 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 entran...

View Exhibition opening:  LEFA LA NTATE 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 wo...
View Fun Children's holiday workshops 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 ...
View Family workshop presented by the 4BlindMice 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.

View 60th Anniversary programme 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 tour...
View Drawing demo presented by the 4BlindMice 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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View 60th Anniversary Celebration 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 ex...

View The Friends - Music & Art Trivia 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 partici...

View Exhibition opening and Walkabout 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 bri...

View Friends of the Art Museum - Annual General Meeting 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 M...

View Friends of the Art Museum - AGM 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.


View January holiday workshops 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 ag...

View Guided Tours 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.


 
View December holiday workshops 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...

View LITHUBA LAKHO (THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY) 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 ...

View School art workshops 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 i...

View Friends - Artist drawing workshop 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...

View Exhibition opening: 60 Benefactors 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.


View Walkabout 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….

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View Art Museum 60th Anniversary Celebration 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...

View Spring School Holiday Workshop 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...

View School holiday workshops 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. Design...

View Exhibition opening: Kemang Wa Lehulere 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 ...

View Mandela Day at the Art Museum 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 sculptu...

View Holiday workshop: Creative hand sewing 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.

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View Holiday workshop: Creative Weaving 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 activi...

View Creative Textile Art Workshops For Children 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.

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View Poetry reading by Brian Walter 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...

View Art Trivia Evening 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 enthus...

View A presentation on investing in art A presentation on investing in art
28 May 2015 05:30 PM TO 28 May 2015 07:00 PM

The Friends of the Art M...

View Information session by Stefan Hundt Information session by Stefan Hundt
28 May 2015 02:30 PM TO 28 May 2015 03:30 PM

The Friends of the Art Museum

View Opening Function: Who's Who and What's New Exhibition 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 fun...
View Friends of the Art Museum - AGM 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.

View Music concert 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 ...
View Music workshop 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 id...

View Clay modelling holiday workshop 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 th...
View Clay workshop in January School holidays 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 th...
View Opening of Living Legend Exhibition 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...

View Craft exhibition: opening function 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 byECDCExecutive Manager: Development Investments, Ndzondelelo Dlulani. Live entertainment and refreshments will be provide...

View Glass Painting holiday workshops Glass Painting holiday workshops
11 December 2014 09:00 AM TO 11 December 2014 12:00 PM

Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting

View Glass painting holiday workshop 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

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View Holiday Workshop: Glass Painting 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 valuab...

View School art workshops 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
View Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum Biennial - opening function 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
View Basic Xhosa Dance Workshop 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 

View Standard Bank Young Artists Award Winner 2014 - opening function Standard Bank Young Artists Award Winner 2014 - opening function
24 July 2014 05:30 PM TO 24 July 2014 07:30 PM
The opening function of the standard Bank Young Artists Award Winner: Hasan and Husain Essop 



View Mandela Day Celebrations Mandela Day Celebrations
18 July 2014 02:00 PM TO 18 July 2014 04:00 PM
Join us for a walkabout

View War Horse Talk 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

View Friends Fund-raising function 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


View Friends AGM 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?


Contact Details

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

Address:
1 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
Telephone:
+27 (0)41 506 2000 / Fax: +27 (0)41 586 3234
E-mail:
artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za
Please address all correspondence to the Director.

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