The Parys Art Corps has announced the first ever arts festival for Parys – and the first arts festival in South Africa to cross two provinces. The event will be held in Parys from 29 March to 15 April, 2018. The festival is organised by The Parys Kunste Korps (Art Corps) a representative organization for artists from Parys and surrounding areas.
Parys as a fabulous arts destination!
The Parys Arts Festival aims to uplift local artists and highlight Parys as an art destination. Artworks and shows will be hosted by various venues throughout the locale to encourage tourism to the area.
The festival will be all-inclusive concerning the various art forms and artists. As such the festival aims to promote amongst others painting, sculpting, ceramics, dance, music, drama, theatre, photography and more. Artists of all ages from school children to advanced solo artists will participate. This will be the first festival of its kind where exhibitions traverse two provinces – the Free State and North West.
Artists from all over South Africa
The Art Corps is using all available resources to further local arts and provide an engaging exhibition of works to art lovers. Many excellent artists from all over South Africa will be represented.
“Parys is reclaiming its diverse art repertoire and the Parys artists are excited to put their beloved town back in the number one spot as the art capital of the Free State, says Deon TerBlanche, who is one of the organisers.
Over the duration of the festival an art-in-the-park exhibition, a fully-fledged wine festival and a street carnival will be incorporated with various talks and workshops.
Wines from over 20 wine estates
The wine festival hosted by Echo Wine Events (EchoRSA on Facebook) will represent wines from over 20 wine estates. They will also host a themed four-course dinner paired with complimentary wines.
The art-in-the-park exhibition aims to feature more than 50 assorted artists at the well-known Egweni Resort on the banks of the Vaal River. This event will coincide with the popular Hartelus Market at the same venue.
The Garden Coffee Shop & Lifestyle Centre will host a street carnival where the street will be closed off (permission pending) to feature street artists, dancers, mimes, musicians, stalls and great food.
Artists interested in exhibiting can contact Karin or Deon info@parysartsfestival.co.za
What: Parys Arts Festival 2018
When: 29 March to 15 April, 2018
Tickets: Free entry, but some collaborative events will have an entry fee
Info: Facebook Page: parysartsfestival
Parys Arts Fest: www.parysartsfestival.co.za
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