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Experience the galleries, museums and studios of Cape Town and gain unrivalled insight into the South African art market.
Our art guides, leading gallerists for contemporary artists and art collectors, will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the industry as they guide you through Cape Town’s art scene, giving guests a deeper appreciation and understanding of both our complex past and present-day as represented by artefacts and art.
Explore the established galleries found downtown, amid the bustling city life. At the V&A Waterfront, you can enjoy lunch or a refreshing drink at one of the harbour-side cafes as you gallery hop. Then, visit the modern and edgy Woodstock neighbourhood for a glimpse at the street and urban art scene that’s thriving in Cape Town.
Your tour will highlight current exhibitions and favourite long-term shows. The tour can be tailored to suit your particular interests, whether you seek a particular artist, medium, period or collection.
• Visit the contemporary galleries of downtown Cape Town
• Visit the oldest visual arts society in the Cape
• Enjoy harbour-side art at V&A Waterfront
• Zeitz MOCAA – Africa’s Largest collection of African art
• Take an urban art walking tour in Woodstock
Cape Town City Centre Galleries
The diversity and energy of Cape Town ensures that you are constantly surrounded by phenomenal artists and artworks spanning all styles and periods – knowing where to look is paramount. Heading east in the city, you will find the modern AVA Gallery, in close proximity to the well-established Iziko South African National Gallery and Iziko William Fehr Collection.
Art at the V&A Waterfront
Host of internationally acclaimed South African artists, the Everard Read Gallery is among the most talked-about galleries at the V&A Waterfront. The waterside hub also hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. The highlight is the awe-inspiring Zeitz MOCAA the 6 000 m2, 8 storey building is a site just on its own, with over 100 galleries, you are bound to find an exhibition that speaks to you
Woodstock
One of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, and now one of the most rapidly evolving, Woodstock has an authentic and vibrant atmosphere. Today, it houses many studios, creative businesses and chic restaurants that give a glimpse into the next leading South African phenom. Here you will find the Stevenson Gallery, Goodman Gallery, WHATIFTHEWORLD, Bronze Age Foundry and Southern Guild Gallery. In addition, Woodstock hosts many artist’s studios and an impressive collection of street art on almost every corner.
The Association of Visual Arts (ASA)
The oldest visual arts society in the Cape, housed in an original colony building of 1702, the AVA is devoted to providing a platform for emerging artists. Across the road are the Worldart and Smith galleries which offers more contemporary art exposure. Chandlers House, a Georgian townhouse in historic Church Street would be the next stop, selling paintings and decorative arts of premier artisans with a node to colonial Cape Town. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your very own ‘Çake of Good Soap’ – or splash out on some pottery or painting from up-and-coming artists.
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Cape Town City Centre Galleries
The diversity and energy of Cape Town ensures that you are constantly surrounded by phenomenal artists and artworks spanning all styles and periods – knowing where to look is paramount. Heading east in the city, you will find the modern AVA Gallery, in close proximity to the well-established Iziko South African National Gallery and Iziko William Fehr Collection.
Art at the V&A Waterfront
Host of internationally acclaimed South African artists, the Everard Read Gallery is among the most talked-about galleries at the V&A Waterfront. The waterside hub also hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. The highlight is the awe-inspiring Zeitz MOCAA the 6 000 m2, 8 storey building is a site just on its own, with over 100 galleries, you are bound to find an exhibition that speaks to you
Woodstock
One of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, and now one of the most rapidly evolving, Woodstock has an authentic and vibrant atmosphere. Today, it houses many studios, creative businesses and chic restaurants that give a glimpse into the next leading South African phenom. Here you will find the Stevenson Gallery, Goodman Gallery, WHATIFTHEWORLD, Bronze Age Foundry and Southern Guild Gallery. In addition, Woodstock hosts many artist’s studios and an impressive collection of street art on almost every corner.
The Association of Visual Arts (ASA)
The oldest visual arts society in the Cape, housed in an original colony building of 1702, the AVA is devoted to providing a platform for emerging artists. Across the road are the Worldart and Smith galleries which offers more contemporary art exposure. Chandlers House, a Georgian townhouse in historic Church Street would be the next stop, selling paintings and decorative arts of premier artisans with a node to colonial Cape Town. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your very own ‘Çake of Good Soap’ – or splash out on some pottery or painting from up-and-coming artists.
