Galleries: KwaZulu-Natal
African Art Centre
Situated in the centre of Durban, the African Art Centre exhibits the work of young
and established black artists. Both contemporary and traditional approaches are
represented. There is a strong representation of printmaking, beadwork, woodwork
and ceramics.
First Floor, Tourist Junction Station Building, 160 Pine Street, Durban
Tel: (031) 301 2717
Alliance Française
This non-profit gallery often hosts travelling shows with a Gallic bias. It also
supports work by local artists.
22 Sutton Cresent, Morningside, Durban
Tel: (031) 312 9582
Art Seen at The Grill Room Café
Durban's own version of café society, Art Seen is a non-profit venture
supporting local artists. It shows decorative work and contemporary art of an
accessible nature. There are branches in Kloof and Umhlanga Rocks.
465 Innes Road, Morningside, Durban
Tel: (031) 312 3456
BAT
Centre
This non-profit centre, originating from a grant by the Bartel Arts Trust, exhibits
temporary shows by young, mainly black artists and craftspeople. It encourages
first timers in the Democratic Gallery and more established artists in the Menzi
Mchunu Gallery. Housed in a converted wharfside building, it also features a
café and overlooks the harbour.
45 Maritime Place, Small Craft Harbour, Durban
Tel: (031) 332 0451
Fax: (031) 332 2213
Email: info@batcentre.co.za
Website: http://www.batcentre.co.za
Carnegie Art Gallery
Situated in the centre of Newcastle, this municipal gallery boasts a small but rich
permanent collection of South African contemporary art. A collecting policy built
around the theme of landscape and a particular focus on the art and craft of the
Newcastle region give the collection
coherence.
Old Library Building, Scott Street, Newcastle
Tel: (0343) 28 7622
Durban Art Gallery
Housed in the Durban City Hall, this municipal gallery has a permanent collection
specialising in Victorian painting and South African contemporary art. The bulk of
the European collection was donated in 1920 and includes British, French and Dutch
paintings, objets d'art such as French and Chinese ceramics, early glass vases by
Lalique and bronzes by Rodin. The collection focus is now largely concentrated on
works that reflect the rich multi-cultural diversity of Durban and South Africa. The
gallery hosts a wide range of travelling shows of national and international interest,
as well as holding the Red Eye @rt fundraising event on the first Friday of every
three months.
Second floor, City Hall, Smith Street, Durban
Tel: (031) 311 2264
Fax: (031) 311 2273
Empangeni Art and Cultural History Museum
Non-profit
gallery with a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. The
Empangeni museum is situated in the Old Town Hall erected by the sugar farmers of
the town in 1916. Extensively renovated in 1995 it was reopened as a museum in
April 1996. It houses a representative collection of contemporary art from
KwaZulu-Natal including works by Andrew Verster, Trevor Makoba, Dennis Purvis,
Andries Botha, Gert Swart, Raphael Magwaza, Diamond Bozas, Bonnie Ntshali and
Nesta Nala.
Turnbill Street, Empangeni
Tel: (035) 901 1617/8
Fax: (035) 792 5196
Jack Heath Art Gallery
This university-based gallery houses a collection focusing on contemporary South
African art, especially graphic prints and ceramics. It also includes a few fine
examples of European art. The gallery frequently holds exhibitions by Masters
students and contemporary KZN artists.
Fine Art Department, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Tel: (033) 260
5170
Margate Municipal Art Museum
This municipal gallery has a permanent collection of contemporary South African art
and also hosts temporary exhibitions. Focusing mainly on two-dimensional work with
pieces by Dennis Purvis, Tinus de Jonge and Andrew Verster, the collection also has
a small ceramics section including works by Ian Calder and Jonothan Keep.
Civic Centre, Dan Pienaar Square, Margate
Tel: (039) 312 8392
NSA Gallery
This non-profit gallery services the members of the Natal Society of Arts. Housed in
a custom-designed building by an award-winning architect, it has a regular
exhibition schedule showing work of established artists of provincial, national and
international reputation working within a contemporary arts framework. The gallery
also supports younger up-and-coming artists and is involved in community outreach
initiatives.
166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban
Tel: (031) 202 3686
Fax: (031)
202 3744
Website: http://www.nsagallery.co.za
Tamasa Gallery
A small commercial gallery, Tamasa exhibits a broad variety of contemporary KZN
artists.
36 Overport Drive, Berea, Durban
Tel: (031) 207 1223
Tatham Art Gallery
Housed in the former Supreme Court building in Pietermaritzburg, the Tatham
collection was initiated in 1904 with donations of Victorian art. Supplemented in
1923 by a collection of glassware, porcelain and Oriental rugs as well as 19th and
early 20th century French and British art works, the collection has grown to include
Degas, Renoir, members of the Bloomsbury group, Picasso, Matisse and Hockney.
The current collection focus is on creating a historically representative and
contemporary collection of work by KwaZulu-Natal artists, and a programme of
temporary exhibitions ensures public exposure to a range of travelling and locally
curated exhibitions.
Corner Longmarket Street and Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg
Tel: (033) 342 1804
Technikon Natal Gallery
Established as a means of bringing art to the student body of Technikon Natal, this
non-profit educational gallery focuses on exhibiting student work and travelling
exhibitions. It has a permanent collection of South African contemporary art with a
special focus on artists in and from KZN such as Andrew Verster, Clive van den Berg
and Bronwen Findlay.
Library Block, Technikon Natal, 51 Mansfield Road, Berea, Durban
Tel: (031) 204 2207
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