Part 2 of our Gallery roundup of the thriving Woodstock Art hub covers the galleries in and around Albert Rd as well as those slightly further afield. And as always, if we have missed anyone please let us know. You can read Part 1 here.
The WhatiftheWorld Gallery
Whatiftheworld is a platform for a new generation of emerging South African contemporary artists, and was selected in 2007 by Contemporary Magazine (London) as one of the ‘Top 50 Emerging Galleries from Around the World.’ With its emphasis on new talents, it is firmly dedicated to the future of SA art.
Details: 1 Argyle Street (Corner Argyle and Albert Road), Woodstock.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Current Exhibition: Fold by Maja Marx (until 19th November)
Contact: [email protected]. T +27 (21) 802 3111. F +27 (0)21 462 1501Webpage: www.whatiftheworld.com
MUSEUM Photographic Art Gallery
MUSEUM is dedicated to the discovery, development and investment potential of contemporary South African fine art photography. Owned and curated by photographers Dylan Culhane and Greg Beadle, the gallery aims to unearth emerging talent, seeking out bold, original artists engaged in lens-based media. Situated in the newer Upper Eastside development.
Details: Upper Eastside, 31 Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town
OPENING HOURS Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Contact: [email protected]. [email protected] T +27 (21) 801 5064
Webpage: www.museum-gallery.co.za
A Word Of Art (in the Industrial Design Centre)
A WORD OF ART aims to create art projects and experiences rather than white-wall gallery shows, resulting in a mix of street art, graffiti art, underground art, popular art, modern art and contemporary art, also called “New brow”. The gallery is located in the Woodstock Industrial Centre which also hosts the Biblophilia bookshop,the Sixty Six coffee shop and the WIC and AWOA artist in residency apartment.
Details: 66-68 Albert RD, Woodstock Industrial Centre, Woodstock
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Contact: www.a-word-of-art.co.za
The Lovell Gallery
A gallery specializing in fresh, quality fine art by artists who are going places. Their aim is to make contemporary fine art available to collectors while it is still affordable. Also currently running the “One Day in Woodstock” 2011 photography competition which has been narrowed down to the top 20 works. Visit the gallery and vote before the 19th November! Early birds get a free cappuccino when voting.
Details: 139 Albert Road, Woodstock, 7915
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Contact: [email protected], +27 21 820 5505
Webpage: http://www.lovellgallery.co.za/
GREATMORE STUDIOS
Affiliated to the Bag Factory in Johannesburg and the Gasworks in London, Greatmore Studios offer work places to local artists and temporary residencies to visiting artists. Exhibitions by residents are held on an irregular basis.
Details: 47-49 Greatmore Street, Woodstock
Contact: [email protected] + 27 21 447 9699
Webpage: www.greatmoreart.org