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The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) is a non-profit, membership-based arts organisation whose primary aim is the advancement and promotion of South African contemporary art and artists.
In 2004 the AVA received its certified NPO status from the Department of Social Development. The AVA Gallery is based in the heart of Cape Town, having occupied its current premises at 35 Church Street since 1971.It is the oldest non-profit art gallery in Cape Town.
Here contemporary visual art production is promoted through regular exhibitions showcasing all media – from painting through to ceramics, photography, installations and performance – by established and emerging artists. In its choice of artists, the selection committee endeavours to promote the discursive and experimental nature of contemporary art. In doing this the AVA seeks to make important contributions to the ‘open texture’ of South Africa’s art community.
Nando’s Creative Exchange is an artist career development programme, administered by Spier Arts Trust, that creates a mentoring opportunity for participating artists to develop the narratives in their work while building the professional-practice skills vital for artists career development.
We welcome you to a celebration of four exceptionally talented Southern African fine artists, each continually building on their professional artistic careers. The group exhibition, 'Rituals', is the culmination of the 2018 Nando’s Creative Exchange programme, in which artists Christo Basson, Ludumo Maqabuka, Nkoali Nawa and Nkosinathi Quwe participated.
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