Whats on at August House?
About August House
In Johannesburg’s inner city lies an exclusive art building, housing more than 40 independent, pan-African contemporary artists, in private art studios, known to the locals as ‘The Artists’ Playground’. To the outsider it’s just a 1940s historic structure until one crosses the threshold and sees where the magic lives, in five storeys of private art studios.
Once a light industrial warehouse space, August House celebrates 18 years as a well-established, local and international contemporary African artists community.
August House is located at 76 End Street, Doornfontein. Please be aware that there is only on street parking outside of August House BUT you can make use of our underground parking facility, located here and the shuttle will bring you to August House. The parking facilities does not close at a specific time.
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Kids Area - Free
This is a child friendly event and as such, August House is providing fun, art related activities for the kids to do. Kids under the age of 18 are free but please make sure that you book a ticket for your children.
This activity is FREE. No booking is required. You just need your Contra.Joburg ticket.
The Impossible Garden - an installation by Eve de Jong - Free
Eve de Jong is a Johannesburg-based artist working with a variety of materials, including found, reclaimed and recycled objects. She uses these materials – such as recycled plastic waste – to create sculptures and 3D works.
76 Project - Group exhibition - Free
As part of a fundraising effort to help artists in August House participate in exhibitions and art fairs, 76 A5 artworks by August House residents will be on sale for R1000 each.
Where do I go when I want home by Nene Mahlangu - Free
Drawing from Zoe Modiga's song lyrics, "Where Do I Go When I Want Home" celebrates the intricate journey of self-discovery. Life's obstacles can plunge us into profound desolation, guiding us to find rhythm in quietness. On the other hand, there are instances of sheer elation when we sense a connection to something divine. This mosaic-like quest to discover inner peace is a valuable blessing that, once accepted, flows through you, removing obstacles you may not have even realised.
“INSIZI YE BHODWE” a solo exhibition by Lindo Zwane - Free
In this new series the artist investigates the gaze on informal traders, particularly, the working women of Kwa Mai Mai. The artist chooses to focus his attention on how these women navigate cooking on open fires, defying what is traditionally a man's job, to provide for their families in an urban environment where they are publicly scrutinised and simultaneously the subjects of a desensitized type of slum tourism.
The Printing Girls Print Demo - Free
The Printing Girls will offer some free, interactive printmaking demos for visitors to August House on the 26th May throughout the duration of the day. A table will be set-up with our micro-press, a selection of gel-plates, stencils, inks, linocuts and collagraph plates with which our Demo and technical manager Cloudia Rivett-Carnac will demonstrate a variety of different printmaking techniques and how to combine them to create mixed media prints. Members of the public will be invited to either create their own prints using the matrixes and tools provided or are also invited to choose an artwork from the selection that Cloudia will produce. The techniques that will be demonstrated are: Screen-print/ Linocut/ Monotype and Collagraph.
This activity is FREE. No booking is required. You just need your Contra.Joburg ticket.
Through the Lens Collective Exhibition - Free
Through the Lens Collective is a collaborative educational and developmental photographic space created by South African visual artist and educator Michelle Loukidis, who shares a commitment to, and appreciation of, the photographic medium on the African continent. Through photographic training the collective aims to develop creativity, critical thinking, and professional practice. Photographic practice is undergoing rapid change. What is of paramount importance is personal vision and voice. Through an educational workspace, the collective aims to assist visual artists/photographers in refining their photographic practice, expanding their visual grammar, and developing their narrative skills. In addition, what is of importance is the creation of sustainable structures that support contemporary photographic practice. The courses are aimed at anyone who is passionate about the medium of photography and wishes to use the camera as an expressive tool
This activity is FREE. No booking is required. You just need your Contra.Joburg ticket.
Lindo Zwane & the Mai Mai market - R500
Step into the beating heart of urban creativity and culture as you embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Maboneng. Leave behind the confines of traditional tourism and immerse yourself in the pulsating energy of this dynamic neighborhood, where every corner tells a story waiting to be discovered.
Bekezele Live Demo
Bekezela Mabena is happy and honored to show you his work in his studio, as well as a live painting on the August House rooftop.
Please join him for a nice vibe and engagement with the Audience live painting will start @14:00pm on Sunday 26th of May
August House After Party
Sundowners and music in the CITY! Join us on the roof of August House for a Contra.Joburg after party.
We’ll have a fantastic DJ, mouth-watering food, and refreshing drinks available for purchase. It’s the perfect place to relax, socialize, and keep the celebration going.
If you have already got a Contra.Joburg ticket, then you are welcome to join the party for FREE. If you are not coming to Contra.Joburg, you can join us just for the party.
Tickets are R50. Booking is required.