On the 5th of August 2011, Greatmore Sudios launched its Sponsor-a-Studio Initiative (click here to read more) – an invitation to support urgently needed studio space for our artists.
The event kicked off with an inspiring "time-travelling" talk by artiste extraordinaire William Kentridge.
This was followed by an exhibition of Greatmore artists – past and present – who generously donated works for the occasion.
Alice Goldin - Anne Sassoon - Anthony Cawood - Bangikaya Maqoqa - Beezy Bailey - Berni Searle - Cinga Samson - Colbert Mashile - Craig Masters - Dathini Mzayiya - David Koloane - Di Metcalf - Diumisani Mabaso -Emma Willemse - Ena Carstens - Gary Frier - George Velaphi Mzimba - Heather Rattenden - Igshaan Adams - Janet Botes - Janet Ranson - Jenny Parson - Jill Trappler - Joe Wolpe - Kathryn Smith - Kitty Dörje - Lindile Magunya - Lionel Davis - Lisa Grobler - Loyiso Qanya - Mandla Vanyaza - Marion Barko-McCabe - Mercy Moyo - Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi - Nicholas Hales - Norman O’Flynn - Pat Matloa - Paul Birchall - Polly Alkija - Sam Hlengethwa - Senzo Shabangu - Suzanne Duncan - Theresa Jo Wessels - Tracey Rose - Tyrrell Thaysen - Velile Soha - Vivien Kohler - Wilie Bester – Zavick - Zekiros Melesse
Greatmore is excited and grateful to report that two studios are already funded for a year!!! Many many thanks to Casa Africa and to the Joan St Leger Lindbergh Trust.
Greatmore Studios would like to thank William Kentridge for his amazing contribution as well as all the artists who generously donated work for the exhibition. We would also like to thank our sponsors – Spier Farms, Shiloh Education, Ben Rabinowitz and Linda Leibowitz -, the many helping hands that have made this event possible and everyone who came to share this event with us.
