OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
Mother Tongue exhibition in Kimberley allows art to become the language spoken
The first solo museum exhibition by South African artist Anastasia Pather is being hosted at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley till 26 November 2026. The exhibition marks a significant milestone in the artist's career and reaffirms the gallery's commitment to providing a platform for artists whose work expands…
Geen ouderdomsbeperking op kreatiwiteit nie, Liesel Wessels se kunsklasse is vir almal
Liesel Wessels is 'n kontemporêre Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaar wat in 'n realistiese styl werk; haar kuns word geïnspireer deur die skoonheid, emosie en fyn besonderhede wat in sowel mense as die natuur gevind word. Sy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels oor dit wat volwasse…
Kom saam na Agrabah met ballerinas, ‘n genie en hope pret!
Elna van der Walt balletskool in Bloemfontein nooi jou na hul produksie Aladdin in die Sand du Plessis teater op 20 en 21 November. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets. Elna, Elrine en Jaco sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel wat die produksie vir die…
Bloemfontein kom sing saam op die Sand se verhoog hierdie Kerstyd
Die Groot Kersfees Saamsing kom vir die eerste keer, in samewerking met PACOFS na die Sand du Plessis teater in Bloemfontein. Enige lid van Bloem se publiek word dan die geleentheid gegee om deel te wees van ‘n massakoor. Ongeag ouderdom, agtergrond, musikale kennis of sangvermoë, jy kan registreer op…
‘Love Good Music’, aangebied deur die Vrystaatse Simfonieorkes
Dirigent Gerry Cornelius en tjellis Peter Martens laat die werke van Arnold, Sjostakowitsj, Strauss en Poulenc herleef tydens Love Good Music – die Vrystaatse Simfonieorkes se finale konsert vir 2026. Luzanne Eigelaar van die Odeion Skool vir Musiek sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in OFM Kunsteklop om jou uit te…
Première van bekroonde Suid-Afrikaanse komposisie tydens Odeion-strykkwartet konsert
Die Odeion-strykkwartet (OSQ) bied hul laaste aandkonsert van 2026 op Donderdag, 22 Oktober, om 19:00 in die Odeion-ouditorium in Bloemfontein aan. 'n Hoogtepunt van die aand sal die wêreldpremière van The Exhibition deur Chesney Palmer wees, asook 'n nuwe strykkwartet deur Nicholas Smit. Luzanne Eigelaar van die Odeion Skool vir…
Voice lecturers at the Odeion School of Music present a Romantic opera repertoire on the 15th of October
'Opera Highlights' brings together all three voice lecturers of the Odeion School of Music in concert with some of the most beautiful opera arias and ensembles. If you want to introduce someone to opera music, then this is the concert for them. Mezzo-soprano, Teresa de Wit, baritone, Aubrey Lodewyk and…
Biografie van Tobie Cronje deur Chris Vorster, nooi jou in Tobie se sitkamer in
As leser sit jy saam met Tobie en sy gaskunstenaars in sy ruim sitkamer – daar is áltyd rooibostee en glutenvrye koekies – terwyl daar openhartig gesels word. Tobie Cronje leef nie in die verlede nie, so vertel Chris Vorster wat die enorme taak aan gepak het om Tobie se…
Free State Youth Orchestra ready to present “Becoming” on 17 October
The Free State Youth Orchestra (FSYO) continues to play a vital role in shaping the next generation of South African musicians. As a key component of the Free State Symphony Orchestra Company, the FSYO serves as a feeder orchestra, nurturing young talent and preparing them for professional musical careers. Joining…
Gauteng Guitar Quartet brings their talents to Bloemfontein for the first time in October
The Gauteng Guitar Quartet, formed in 2024, comprises four of South Africa's leading classical guitarists: Dillon Davie, Ryan Kirsten, Jonathan Moolman, and Nathalie Roué. Combined, they bring a wealth of experience and musicianship to the concert stage. Internationally, guitar quartets are well-established as a favorite among concert-goers, but the Gauteng…
"Ballads of the British Isles" ter fondsinsameling van die Anglikaanse katedraal orrel in Bloemfontein.
Stigter van die Secret Artists’ Club, Diandra Steenekamp en orrelis Maretha Krige sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om oor die program te gesels en hoe jou kaartjie help om die Anglikaanse katedraal orrel se intallasie kostes te help dek. Die aand beloof musiek van Skotse, Ierse, Walliese en Engelse herkoms…
Conductor Guido Mancusi joins the Free State Symphony Orchestra for one night only
A Breath of Winds is taking place at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 3rd of October. Under the baton of acclaimed Austrian-Italian conductor and composer Guido Mancusi, the concert places the expressive power of the woodwind family in the spotlight, with finalists of the International Woodwind Competition appearing as…
Visual arts a collaborative effort at Aardklop 2026 hosted by the NWU Gallery
Cornerstone is the visual arts theme for Aardklop 2026, bringing together artists, studios and collectives from across South Africa in a celebration of the foundations of artistic practice. Inspired by the cornerstone as a symbol of beginning, strength and permanence, the theme explores traditional art-making practices as important systems of…
Musiek om na tuis te kom saam met pianis Nicolene Gibbons
Nicolene Gibbons woon deesdae in Philippolis en dit is van daar waar sy by Yolanda Maartens aan sluit in die OFM Kunsteklop. Haar konsert die 17de September in die Odeion in Bloemfontein beoog om jou van die spanning van die jaar tot dusver te laat vergeet en sy vertel hoe…
n Viering van musikale samesyn tydens “Sister Act” op 10 September by die Odeion
“Sister Act” bring drie uitmuntende Suid-Afrikaanse musikante byeen – die fluitspeler Malané Hofmeyr-Burger, violis Zanta Hofmeyr en altviolis Jeanne-Louise Moolman. Saam beloof die drie dames ’n viering van vriendskap, musiek en die vreugde van saam optree. Malané Hofmeyr-Burger sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te gesels…
Die Vrystaat Kunswedstryd Vereeniging vier 100 jaar tydens gala geleentheid
Die Vrystaat Kunswedstryd Vereeniging leef nie net in ’n naam, ’n handboek, ’n program of ’n trofee nie. Dit leef in die kind wat ure lank oefen om vir die eerste keer op ’n verhoog te staan; in die onderwyser wat daardie kind aanmoedig; in die ouer wat wag, rondry…
B Gallery in Klerksdorp nooi jou na ‘n miniatuur avontuur om kuns meer toeganklik te maak
Op 4 September vind die grootste kuns gebeurtenis in Klerksdorp plaas! Die B Gallery in Michael straat bied hul: Miniatuur Avontuur uitstalling aan. “Tiny Treasures” is ‘n internasionale tendens om kuns meer toeganklik te maak en om oorspronklike kunswerke teen meer bekostigbare pryse aan te bied. Die klein kunswerke beteken…
Free State Youth Orchestra and Sinfonietta jointly presents “Reflections” at the Odeion in Bloemfontein
The Free State Youth Orchestra (FSYO) brings together senior school learners and university students who share a passion for orchestral performance and artistic excellence. FSYO flautist Rosslyn Sorour, violinist Andy Mogowane and clarinettist Emilie Grobbelaar joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their concert on the…
OSM80 vier agt dekades van uitnemendheid by die Odeion in Bloemfontein
Die Odeion Skool vir Musiek (OSM) vier met trots hul 80ste bestaansjaar met 'n galakonsert wat hulde bring aan agt dekades van artistieke uitnemendheid, vernuwing en musiekonderrig. Marius Coetzee van die OSM sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om jou uit te nooi om op 3 September…
The William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley hosts upcoming talent in creative duo exhibition
The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley is pleased to present its 2026 Duo Exhibition, featuring Tears of a Man by Neo Theku and HUE(man) Imprints – At Your Fingertips by Genevieve Clarke. Drawn from a pool of outstanding finalists from the 2026 WHAG Artist-in-Residence Programme, the exhibition forms…