Now in its second year, THAT ART FAIR has geared up to present a very exciting 19-day line-up of work by artists from across the African continent and the diaspora.
THAT ART FAIR Fresh Art from Africa!, an initiative of ART AFRICA magazine, was launched in February 2015 (you can see a video here).
Founded in reaction to the fact that many countries in Africa lack the formal structures of commercial art galleries where artists can exhibit their work; THAT ART FAIR offers them such a platform. Emerging and established artists can showcase their work in a relaxed but professional environment, where they can meet directly with collectors, galleries and new audiences alike!
The burgeoning contemporary African market is ripe for the picking and growing a young and invested collector base is our aim.
That Art Fair has set up a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to assist the artists participating in the 2016 edition of the fair in transporting themselves and their work to Cape Town.
Call for participation elicited over 165 applications from artists and galleries from 21 countries, including Ghana; Mali; Senegal; Brazil; Ethiopia; Egypt; Cote d’Ivoire; Kenya; South Africa; Namibia; Angola; Mauritius and as far afield as Canada, Germany and Dubai!
THAT ART FAIR presents :
• Visual art and photography;
• A comic art focus curated by Su Opperman and presented by ComicArtAfrica
• THAT FILM FOCUS: a week-long programme of curated film screenings; an African film collaboration with shnit International Shortfilmfestival & Sunshine Cinema
• Performance art
• Video art
• Fashion and Culture curated by SKATTIE
• Urban art and live painting
• ARTSUPERMART
• Workshops and talks – a series of interesting and topical discussions
• THAT ART PARTY: Set to take place on 19th February 2016 from 20h00 this is the “not to miss” event of the year! Last year’s (much talked about) party saw a line-up that featured a number of luminaries of the art and music world. Keep a watchful eye on our website for the release of our edgy and eclectic line-up for THAT ART PARTY 2016! See a video of last year’s party here.
WHERE: The Palms Centre, 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town 7925, South Africa
WHEN: 18th February – 6th March 2016. VIP Preview Event: 17th February 2016. Monday – Thursday 11am to 6pm Friday & Saturday 10am to 7pm Sundays 10am to 5pm
WHAT: THAT ART FAIR: Fresh Art from Africa!
INFO: visit
EVENTS: As per programme schedule on website (TBA)
TICKETS: Webtickets Ticket prices:
Opening Preview VIP Event (limited tickets available): R 350.00
Tickets (Monday – Thursday): R 60.00 per person (under 14 free)
Tickets (Friday – Sunday): R 80.00 per person (under 14 free)
Early Bird Special: Less 20% until 31 January 2016!
THAT ART PARTY: R 120.00 per person (online) or R 140.00 per person (at the door)
THAT FILM FOCUS: R 50.00 per person (seating is limited)
