SCAVA News
“artists put their heart and soul in their art”
Chairperson
From the Chair
Dear SCAVA members,
René Scribante
“Winter Wonderland” Exhibition has been done and dusted with lovely art pieces by our members! Now we are looking forward to our annual “Visual Expressions” Competition.
The art has arrived and now it is time to make them shine on the walls for the judges to explore. Thank you to each and every artist for your courage to put your art on display! Wishing you all the best.
It is with great gratitude that I would like to thank our generous sponsorship. They are: Michelangelo our Gold sponsor of R10000 for our first prize winners, Attic Atelier, Artscatalogue, René Scribante, Hannelien Hattingh, Wildman, Artsavingsclub and The Little Art Shop. Their support plays a pivotal role in making our competition a resounding success. Their commitment to fostering creativity and recognizing talent within the visual arts community is greatly appreciated, and it has a meaningful impact on both the participants and SCAVA.
Also, a huge thank you for your generosity with the art created for the ODIN (Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need) initiative A total number of 79 pieces have been received and is on display in the foyer of the Sayers Auditorium of the George Museum.
Please share SCAVA’s Social Media Post about the Exhibition and send as many people as you can to this incredible works of art.
Thank you for being part of SCAVA!
Recent Exhibitions
SCAVA provides its members the opportunity to take part in exhibitions in the Southern Cape and beyond.
SCAVA’s “Winter Wonderland” Exhibition
On 19 July 2024 SCAVA held an opening evening for its Winter Wonderland art exhibition. On the evening, the Sayers Auditorium at the George Museum was abuzz with excitement as SCAVA welcomed an immense number of patrons and art lovers to its exhibition. While mingling and warming their hands with a heartwarming soup, visitors met with SCAVA artists and engaged them in conversation about their styles and techniques. SCAVA also welcomed many new members and artists who debuted their work at the museum. The eclectic and absorbing artworks displayed the talent of SCAVA artists which charmed both fellow artist and visitor alike.
The Carpe Diem School also showcased their delightful artworks at the Sayers Auditorium. The exhibition ran until 14 August 2024.
Written by Vandana Premchand
Upcoming Exhibitions
Annual Competition time!
SCAVA’s Annual “Visual Expressions” Competition and Exhibition Intake of the Art
It was a buzz in the museum with the intake of this year’s Artwork for the competition on the 30th and 31st of August 2024.
And that together with all the artworks for ODIN! These artworks will be displayed together as a collective whole in the foyer of the Sayers Auditorium and will be sold for R 500 each. Half of the proceeds will go to the artist, and the other half will be donated to Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need.
Watch out for the next issue to see all the winners!
Upcoming Exhibitions
Annual “Visual Expressions” Competition and Exhibition will take place in the Sayers Auditorium of the George Museum
Weekdays 10:00 – 16:00
Saturdays 09:00 – 12:00
Please share!!!
Upcoming Exhibitions Art & Poetry
SCAVA & Poetry
Join us for this unique occasion that promises to be a celebration of creativity and inspiration. Discover the mesmerising fusion of Art and Poetry at the upcoming collaboration between the SCAVA "Visual Expressions" Art Competition and Poetry event.
Place: Sayers Auditorium of the George Museum
Date: Saturday 14 September 2024
Time: 10h00 - 12hOO
Prepare to be enchanted as poets take the stage to recite their verses inspired by the captivating art pieces featured in SCAVA's Competition Exhibition. The interplay between visual and literary art forms will offer a fresh perspective on the depths of human expression. Each poem will delve into the emotions, stories, and interpretations evoked by the selected artworks, creating a bridge between the visual and the linguistic.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Closing Event!
SCAVA “Visual Expressions” Closing Event
This is not to be missed as this is the presentation of the Artist Choice award sponsored by Artsavingsclub.
Please come and vote for your favourite artwork during the exhibition and join us as we end the celebrations off with music to enjoy!
Also buy a raffle ticket for the bottle of DIEMERSFONTEIN 2018 wine signed by the famous rugby player of the ‘94 World Cup, PETER HENDRICKS (Donated by Wildeman)
Baard and SCAVA
Upcoming Exhibitions
“”n
Petronel
Blom vir Elke Vrou” Exhibition
Upcoming Exhibitions
A special invitation to participate in SCAVA's November 2024-January 2025 exhibition, titled "n Blom in Elke Vrou".
"n Blom in Elke Vrou" is a stage production by Petronel Baard that captivated audiences in 2023 at the KKNK and Woordfees in Stellenbosch.
It's a light classical, poetic journey through the four seasons, exploring our identity in Africa through native plant life.
Artists are invited to submit art depicting native plant life/landscape in any of the four categories: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring.
The opening night is on Friday, November 15th, 2024, accompanied by a performance of the stunning show by Petronel, her orchestra led by Franco Engelbrecht, and members of the South Cape Children's Choir conducted by Jan-Erik Swart.
There is a flower in each of us, deserving all the care in the universe. The performance also refers to our inner journey and seasons.
Please note this is a themed exhibition!
Buy your tickets online for the Opening Evening and
Production by Petronel Baard
R220pp - Purchase online with Quicket by clicking this link. Limited space available!
Ticket price includes a Light Meal!
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/246229-n-blom-in-elke-vrou/#/
First Thursday at the George Library
As part of First Thursday, SCAVA Member, Gerda Smith gave a Multimedia demonstration at the George Library
More collaboration between SCAVA and the George Library is planned for future endeavours.
SCAVA & George Library
Elmine Vorster of the George Library spoke on 2nd August about fostering social cohesion. This talk ended up as an interactive session with idees and perspectives, and very lively and enthusiastic.
The George Library needs creative minds to foster social cohesion and we as artist can help
Here are a few things to think about as to how we can make this happen:
*The ART of research
*Digital tools and resources
*Collaborations and Connections
*The intersection of ART and Information
*Libraries can inspire new perspectives
to name a few…
We are planning more of these interactive talks, but also need to act on them!
SCAVA and the George Library wants to collaborate to help both our worlds flourish.
See you at the next one
SCAVA Matters The George Library and Alice Project
Alice Project
SCAVA Name Badge
SCAVA has implementing name badges for our members that can be worn at SCAVA events. It will be R75 per badge. The badge will have the SCAVA logo, your name and surname.
Please email your proof of payment and the name you want on the badge to admin@scava.co.za to order your name badge.
An example
First Thursdays!
First Thursday at Attic Atelier
The first Thursday of every month has become a highlight on the social calendar all over the world. It is dedicated to appreciating and experiencing local art.
Join Attic Atelier EVERY FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 18:00 as they start following new art traditions.
atticatelier.george@gmail.com or 0836276757
SCAVA Member News
TEDx George
SCAVA and TEDx George
What is TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGeorge, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxGeorge event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
“THE BRAVE ONES”
"The Brave Ones" is an attempt to celebrate the local heroes and heroines that have continuously taken brave steps in their respective fields. These individuals may not be the most recognised and acknowledged, but the impact and weight of their ideas are the centre of our attention.
Event: 5 October 2024, 09:00-17:00, George Arts Theatre, 125 York Street, George
SCAVA will have a filler piece as part of this event called: Re-Told
Please click on the link below for more information and to buy tickets and also more information on the speakers that will participate in this event. https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/57231
SCAVA Honorary Member Bill Bennett
William Ballantyne Bennett, Bill to family and friends, passed away at his home on Sunday 18 August 2024 in the company of his beloved Jack Russell, Fan. Bill was 84.
I met Bill in March 2010 at the very first meeting of the George Artist Club, at his friend and then neighbour, Ken Smith’s house. He was a founding member and served as treasurer from 2010 until 2022. His meticulous and trustworthy nature made him the perfect candidate for this position. A kind and friendly man and true gentleman of a bygone era.
Bill was a skilled watercolourist; his sensitive portrayals of local scenes was a familiar part of every SCAVA exhibition. For as long as I know, come rain or sunshine on a Monday Bill and Ken sketched outdoors. Local scenes came alive in their sketchbooks. This weekly practice increased his observational skills and showed in the mindfulness and realism of his paintings. On the few occasions that I had the opportunity to join him in a plein air outing, he was the perfect companion, considerate, undemanding, and helpful.
His hearing loss isolated him, but it did not deter him in any way to actively participate in every SCAVA exhibition, always willing to assist with hanging or any chore required of him. When Bill retired as treasurer, the committee elected him as an honorary member of SCAVA.
We will miss him and remember his quiet presence; he embodied this quote of Mark Twain: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
Written by Kala Combrink
Member online platform opportunity.
Artscatalogue
Liezel du Toit (SCAVA’s secretary) have launched an art marketing/online art selling platform for local artists work to be afforded online expose in the form of online marketing of artworks and access to online selling of artwork.
The service is aimed to afford artists the opportunity to get their artwork online and to allow buyers to buy their work through an online platform.
As SCAVA members you have access to this service at a reduced rate. See the pricelist attached.
Below are links to the social media platforms and what some of our artists profiles look like. Website: https://artscatalogue.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551333988168&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artscatalogueza?igsh=Z3M0ZzFjanh6cWhh&utm_source=qr
Feel free to send her a message if this piques your interest or if you have any questions. She would be happy to give you more information.
Contact :
Liezel du Toit 0648195308 admin@artscatalogue.co.za
SCAVA Member News
Share your news of Exhibitions that you are part of with SCAVA, we would love to share them!
SANAVA News Letters
Links to SANAVA News Letter of the last 3 months.
June 2024 https://mailchi.mp/c1c0b9d1b477/sanava-matters-june-17131895
July 2024 https://mailchi.mp/20c22fb3a42f/sanava-matters-july-17329536
August 2024 https://mailchi.mp/f23f578708fe/sanava-matters-august-17329856
The End Art matters!
Inspirational Quote
Wassily Kandinsky
“There is no must in art because art is free”
