OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)

Samantha Durrant 1st violinist of the Odeion String Quartet joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to invite audiences to join in the celebrations this year which starts off with a programme which includes two guest performers. The programme is filled with South African sounds as well as Dvorak’s Piano Quintet number 2 and is being presented on the 23rd of April in the Odeion in Bloemfontein a...

Acclaimed South African pianist, Peter Cartwright and British violinist, Rupert Marshall-Luck bring their successful concert to Central South Africa on the 16th of April. The duo have been collaborating for quite a few years and look forward to share their approach to piano and violin, with the audience at the Odeion in Bloemfontein. Peter Cartwright joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to t...

On the 10th of April you are invited to “Love, Passion and Fate” as the FSSO present an evening filled with the music from Tchaikovsky hosted by the Sand du Plessis theatre in Bloemfontein. Concert Master for this programme, Sharon de Kock, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat as she also shares that the orchestra will be travelling to Pretoria with this repertoire.

The 2026 WHAG Artist-in-Residence, Tshepo Bopape joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat together with Curatorial Assistant, Malikah Meyer. The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is pleased to present Valued Materials – A Work In Progress until the 30th of April showcasing the works created during Tshepo’s time in residency. He draws comparison between the city of Gold, Johannesburg and the d...

The 5th annual Clarens Arts Festival takes place in Clarens from 24–27 April 2026. Chairman of the festival board, Manie van Schalkwyk joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their exciting festival program which includes theatre, literature, workshops, and kiddies events, there’s a spark of inspiration for the whole family. Tickets are available online from TixSA.

Dr Joseph Kunnuji is the Resident Ethnomusicologist lecturer at the Odeion School of Music at the University of the Free State and his zest for life is clear in his music and his energy towards teaching others about music from around the world. In his collaborative album with Mlungisi Gegana they bring music from West Africa and South Africa together. Marabi meets highlife is available on all stre...

Traditional musical forms are reimagined in this collaborative production to reflect contemporary ecological crises, with themes of loss and resilience. Each movement unfolds like a chapter in a story: the urgency of the present, the consequences of inaction, and the possibilities of transformation. More than a performance, In the Blink of an Eye is a call to action. Composer Arthur Feder joins Yo...

Ebeth Wilson, Uitvoerende Vervaardiger en Verhoogbestuurder vir die produksie so wel as Jaco Bezuidenhout, Musiekregisseur vir ‘Moses…geroep!’ sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan die OFM Kunsteklop om oor die ATKV-tak Gemeenskapsteater inisiatief te gesels. ‘Moses..,geroep!’ volg die epiese Bybelse reis van Moses — van sy wonderbaarlike redding as baba wat tussen die biesies versteek is, tot sy grootwor...

The Magareng Public Art Project is now in its final phase and is located on the N12/N18 outside Warrenton in the Northern Cape. Vuyo Mayesa is the Lead Curator and Founder of the initiative and joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the importance of public art, the accountability that lies with the entire community to uphold the park and also to appeal to residents to get involv...

The “Because we are” exhibition engages with African ethical frameworks that position humanness as inherently relational and features the works of Tony Luza and Daniel Tladi. The exhibition has been curated by Sheryl Msomi and will be open to the public until the 20th of March. Both Tony and Daniel join Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their personal experiences that they share i...

Conductor Yasuo Shinozaki was born in Kyoto, Japan in 1968. He has been involved with orchestras around the world and has often graced the stages of South Africa as well. Yasuo will be conducting the Free State Symphony Orchesra on the 14th of March at the Odeion in Bloemfontein. Joining him on stage is mezzo soprano Violina Anguelov. Yasuo joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about...

Joining Yolanda Maartens on OFM is world-renowned pianist Ida Pelliccioli who will be on stage at the Odeion in Bloemfontein on the 5th of March. Transcriptions reveal the musical thinking of a composer who is moved and inspired by the artistry of other composers, while recognizing that the musical substance of the underlying works is not static but capable of constant reworking and evolution. Ida...

This exhibition celebrates four extraordinary artists whose works form an integral part of Oliewenhuis Art Museum's Permanent Collection. Justinus Khoalibe, Ben Botma, Christiaan Diedericks, and Andries Gouws – each a master of mark-making in their chosen medium – left an indelible impression on the South African art world before their passing in 2024 and 2025. To honour them, Collections Manager...

Op slegs 15 jaar, studeer hy voltyds aan die Hochschule fur Musik in Basel, Switserland en het Christian-Peter ‘n lang lys toekennings en prestasies agter sy naam. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor sy lewe in Switserland, sy liefde vir die klavier en natuurlik om sy opwinding te deel oor sy toer na Suid Afrika. Hy is by die Odeion in Bloemfontein op die verhoo...

A Re Bopeng translates to Let Us Create in Tswana and that is what artist Mpho Gorewang has been doing for almost two decades. His works of clay are a celebration of the medium and also returns us to our roots through his works. He joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about his first ever solo exhibition which is on until the 20th of March in Potchefstroom at the NWU Gallery.

Daar is ‘n kunswerk in Louw Wepener straat, Bloemfontein wat Yolanda Maartens se oog gevang het. Die OFM Kunsteklop moes uitvind wie agter die kunswerk skuil en wat die betekenis daarvan is. Daniël Slabbert Botha sluit by haar aan om te vertel waar sy liefde vir kuns ontstaan het en ook hoekom sy inspirasie by mense ontstaan. Volg hom gerus by https://www.facebook.com/dievoetsoldaat

The theatre production “Healing of Hearts” which features choirs, acting, mime and dance groups is centred on delivering a message that healing is possible and available for every heart in every house, family and community across the nations of the world. It is a community project involving children and adults from all over the Mangaung area and is coordinated by Creare Training Centre. Ester Jone...

Oliewenhuis Art Museum is excited to host the exhibition Beyond Walls: Emerging Contemporary Voices, curated from the ArtbankSA Collection. Unlike traditional museum collections confined to institutional walls, ArtbankSA operates as a dynamic platform that circulates emerging artists' work through leasing and sales to collectors and the general public. This exhibition captures the essence of this...

Steinway-kunstenaar Charl du Plessis stel sy twaalfde album en tweede solo-opname, My Favourite Things, bekend. Die opname bied ’n fyn saamgestelde program wat sy veelsydige musikale identiteit weerspieël en met gemak beweeg tussen klassieke klaviermusiek en jazz-geïnspireerde interpretasies. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om ook te gesels oor dit wat hy ook verder vir 2026...

Wessel Van Huyssteen stel belang in konsepte van plek en hoe om met die voorstelling van landskap in die era van die Leviaceen (die huidige era, gedefinieer deur die dominante, vernietigende mag van state, korporasies en kunsmatige intelligensie) om te gaan. Hy stel veral belang in hoe magsstrukture merke op die natuurlike landskap laat. Oliewenhuis Kunsmuseum huisves ‘n dekade van sy werke tot 8...

This landmark exhibition at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley, celebrates more than three decades of Sophie Peters’ visual storytelling tracing her journey from the streets of Johannesburg’s inner city to her recognition as one of South Africa’s most resilient and spiritually grounded visual artists. Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat with detail...

Odeion School of Music students, at the University of the Free State, frequently participate in performances, competitions, and events. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a privileged position to acquire the necessary performance attire. To support them, the OSM has established a Costume Library – a collection of formal and performance-appropriate clothing items that students can borrow when needed...

Professor Danre Strydom from the Odeion School of Music at the University of the Free State is delighted to invite clarinetists from across the country to participate in the International Clarinet Extravaganza being hosted from 4 – 7 February 2026 in Bloemfontein. Applications close on the 1st of January and she joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to share all the application details.

Vrystaat Kunstefees, Feesdirekteur Michael Garbett sluit aan by Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Kunsteklop en beklemtoon die unieke platform wat die fees bied vir diverse stemme, genres en kulturele uitdrukking. Frieda van Niekerk sluit ook by die gesprek aan met insig in volgende jaar se kunstemark beplanning. Die fees vind plaas van 7 - 11 Julie 2026 op die Bloemfontein-kampus van die Universiteit v...

The University of the Free State officially launched its International Institute of the Arts (IIA) on 2 October 2025 at the Scaena Theatre on its Bloemfontein Campus, marking a pivotal moment in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence, creativity, and global collaboration. Project Manager and Senior Coordinator at the IIA, MC Roodt joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about...