On Saturday 27th August, Fine Wine Events will host a Bright Auction at the Cellars Hohenort Hotel in Cape Town. With 100% of proceeds for the auction going to support of Light From Africa Foundation, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of fine wines as well as functional ceramic art works by leading artists such as Paul Du Toit! link to YouTube to show Paul working on his piece. The auction is part of a 3-day Big Bottle Party arranged by Jorg Pfutzner and Fine Wine Events. To purchase your ticket please contact Jörg Pfützner on 072 467 5943 or email enjoy@finewineevents.co.za. Tickets to the ‘Big Bottle Walk Around’ can also be purchased online www.webtickets.co.za
Fine Wine and Art Auction on 27 August 2011 at Cellars Hohenort Hotel, Cape Town
Light From Africa Foundation showcased at Michelle Obama’s VIP vendor event
When Michelle Obama made plans to visit Cape Town in June 2011, the American Embassy put together a VIP vendor event in her honour.
The event aimed to showcase the best of South African art and craft whilst specifically looking at projects with a philanthropic objective. The Light From Africa Foundation was delighted to be selected as one of just 8 projects highlighted at this event where our team put on a fantastic display for delegates and VIP guests alike.With an opportunity to show our Bright Ideas to the American market, it was heartwarming to receive huge interest in our vision and creativity! A BIG thank you to the Consul General Alberta Mayberry as well as event co-ordinator Kristin Burkhalter for choosing us to represent our country at such an important event.
MAD New York visits ART in the FOREST -March 2011
In March 2011, the MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN NEW YORK hosted a group of patrons on a cultural tour of South Africa in celebration of ‘The Global Africa Project’ exhibition. Hosted by Director, Holly Hotchner as well as Co-Curators of exhibition, Lowery Sims and Lesley King-Hammond, MAD’s visit to South Africa was centered on visits to many of the studios of artists represented as well as a deep look at the rich culture of artisanship in the country.
The Light From Africa Foundation was delighted to be selected as not only an art project to be highlighted to the group, but also as hosts when our ART HUB in Cecilia Forest was selected as a dinner venue for the group. MAD New York were introduced to the Light From Africa vision whilst experiencing Cape Town at its aesthetic best! Surrounded by works by the leading South African ceramic artists, the group enjoyed a breathtaking sunset over the peninsula followed by dinner in the gallery at ART IN THE FOREST.
Guests were treated to a fine array of fresh seasonal cuisine prepared by Cath and Norma (The Great Cooks) whilst chatting to local artists and art dealers before having an opportunity to shop for handmade treasures in the gallery and boutique above.
Ceramic Sale Success
This weekend’s ceramic sale was a grand success. Regardless of the rugby and rainy weather, the foot traffic was high and we sold the majority of Light From Africa, Imiso and even some Ardmore pieces. Read More…
13 August 2011 – Art in the Forest Launch
The first A.R.T. Hub will launch in South Africa on 13 August 2011!
ART IN THE FOREST is an inspirational, creative hub with lots of ART. Watch this space orplease visit www.artintheforest.co.za for more information.
