For the first time in its 46-year history, the National Arts Festival will be held entirely online for the full 11 Days of Amazing. Join us from 25 June to 5 July 2020 for the ultimate virtual celebration of South African arts

Daily Programme

SOMETHING AMAZING EVERY DAY OF THE FESTIVAL

Showcases

HIGHLIGHTING EXTRAORDINARY TALENT

Featured Artist

Madosini, South Africa's National Treasure, is this year's Featured Artist.…

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Standard Bank Young Artists

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Creativate

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Standard Bank Jazz Festival

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Exhibitions

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Virtual Green

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Eastern Cape Showcase

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WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS

INNOVATE, INVIGORATE & LEARN

Using technology to realise your creative vision

A masterclass on the creative use of technology for artists of any discipline. Adam Donen, the inventor of the ‘holographic drama’ art form, explores how to use technology to serve a creative vision.

Basic Intro to Modular Synthesis using Virtual CV Rack software

Learn about the power of modular audio synthesis first hand with an amazing free and open source piece of software called Virtual CV Rack.

Introduction to 3D Animation in Blender

An introduction to open-source software for animation and visual development, followed by a practical animation exercise using free 3D computer graphics software toolset, Blender 3D.

Curating for the Digital Age

A short look at curatorial practices and exhibition models that operate as platforms for displaying, producing and disseminating artwork through and with the use of digital technologies.