Double Up!

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, the concept of the “bubble” became known. The bubble is formed by a small group of people who can share their lockdown experience safely and allows them to have some personal interaction. Ideally, a connection will be made between each bubble.

We have taken this concept and selected 5 artists who have not had the opportunity to show work during the lockdown. These 5 artists have each been invited to select one other artist who has been similarly affected. The exhibition is titled Double Up! and is intended to give opportunities to artists who have not been in the mainstream of exhibiting in Durban. The initial brief gave each of the selected artists free rein to select who they wished, which also gave them a curatorial role.

The process is intended to draw attention to the fact that Covid-19 has taught us how important mutual support and collaborations can be.

Curated by Curate.a.Space

Carol Brown and Zinhle Khumalo

Made possible by the NAC

Featured artists:

Alka Dass, Gift Banda, Laylaa Jacobs, Makhosi Ntshangase, Nivesh Rawatlal, Selloane Moeti, Simanga Zondo, Thembi Mthembu, Zama Ntshangase, Zwelinjani Radebe

Art Talk: Art Eco System Post Covid-19

6 May 2021

16:00

KZNSA Gallery

Curate.A.Space will be presenting a hands-on workshop for artists where there will be

discussions on contemporary art-making and the changes which are currently disrupting the traditional art terrain.

Some topics to be discussed include:

The current themes in art-making

How the issues of environmental challenges affect art

Identity, Gender and Race representation in the arts

How to sell your work in the current art market

Art Workshops

Money and Me: Tips on Financial Management for Creatives

20 April & 5 May  2021

10 am

Facilitator: Magdalene Reddy

Magdalene Reddy will be facilitating a workshop for artists on how to see your art practice as a business and how to handle your finances as an artist. Some topics to be explored include:

How to register your art as a business

How to separate your personal and business funds

Budgeting

Getting into the commercial art market

Marketing Your Art

23 April 2021

11 am

Facilitator: Carol Brown and Zinhle Khumalo

Curate.a.space will be presenting a 2hour workshop on marketing your art. Join us for this one-day workshop where we will inspire each other, and you will achieve a personal Road Map to take you forward. Topics include:

New trends in art-making/buying

Has the internet taken over?

Exhibiting then and now

The way forward

To book your space, email gallery@kznsagallery.co.za. Please note that bookings are limited to 15 persons only.