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Greatmore Studios brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds under one working environment to encourage new ideas and stimulate professionalism, creativity and productivity.

Local artists work together with international visiting artists in an atmosphere of cooperation, interaction and cultural exchange. Through this approach, artists are given the opportunity to follow new directions and push themselves beyond the boundaries of their own practice.

Studios & FacilitiesGreatmore has in total 14 studios. Eight of these are reserved for local artists who can stay for a maximun of three years. The four remaining studios are kept for visiting artists. 12 artists a year are invited from around the world to participate in the visiting artist residency. The programme is for a three month period and invites 3-4 artists at any one time. Since December 1999, 60 artists from 19 countries have taken part in the Visiting Artist Residency.

All artists in residence at Greatmore, whether local or international, are required to participate in our outreach programme as well as exhibit their work in Greatmore's gallery space.

Greatmore Studios forms part of the Triangle Arts Trust, a United Kingdom based organisation that initiates and facilitates an international network of artist-led workshops and residencies. This association affords artists access to information and opportunities to exchange ideas and skills with other artists around the world.

Residencies

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Greatmore Studios offers Permanent Artist, Visiting Artist, Curating and Mentoring Residencies.

Exhibitions

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A s part of Greatmore's 3 phase redevelopment programme, a brand new Gallery Space houses regular exhibitions throughout the year.

Participation in the Arts Programme

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Over the next year Greatmore is expanding its arts education programme and workshops. For a trial period, new workshops and classes are being held in the newly built exhibition space. Workshop leaders are encouraged to submit proposals for programmes they would like to implement.

Community Outreach

Artists who participate in the Visiting Arts Programme (VAP) as well as local artists in residence at Greatmore Studios are all required to participate in outreach programmes in and around Cape Town. The aim of the programme is to promote awareness and understanding of the visual arts in the broader community.

Sponsorship

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Greatmore Studios constantly looks for ways to become financially self-sufficient. Since opening it's doors Greatmore has welcomed........total artists. Much of Greatmore's success is owed to the generous support of the following sponsors.