NEWS
Art State - September 16, 2021
The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) has launched a multi-year artistic programming spanning three financial years. This approach is aimed at achieving sustainability and consistency as far as scheduling shows is concerned, while creating a platform for artists to express their creativity.
Art State - May 14, 2019
The Vrystaat Arts Festival has an enormous artistic offering in 2019. From flagship Afrikaans, English and Sesotho theatre and music productions to experimental dance, craft, sound art, visual art and live art, there is something for everyone. International Engagement The Festival is now one of the key arts festivals on the African continent and offers a significant range ..read more
Editor’s Note
Ace Moloi - March 1, 2018
Among the many things I do for a living, I write. I’ve been writing professionally for over five years now, and my writings – like this text – have always been in English.
State Of Mangaung Arts
Mpho Matsitle - November 6, 2018
After seeing three well marketed shows that were concomitantly well attended, ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle looks into the state of marketing the arts in the city.
The Armchair Critic
Thato Rossouw - December 10, 2017
Senior Writer Thato Rossouw reviews Sipho Mnyakeni’s anthology Dear Oliver Tambo.
REVIEW
Tshiamo Malatji - September 8, 2021
Writer, activist and art critic Tshiamo Malatji walked out of O Tseleng Jeso almost a year ago when it showed. Finally, he has decided to tell us why he couldn’t stand the production.
Mpho Matsitle - May 26, 2021
ART STATE publisher Mpho Matsitle shares a reflection on Gig Culture’s birthday edition of Jazz On The Lawn that took place on Sunday March 28 at Elrido Guest Lodge.
Press Release
Art State - September 16, 2021
The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) has launched a multi-year artistic programming spanning three financial years. This approach is aimed at achieving sustainability and consistency as far as scheduling shows is concerned, while creating a platform for artists to express their creativity.
PREVIEW
Mpho Matsitle - July 11, 2018
News just in Months of pain and grinds Hard dull work Have filled the countries minds To answer one simple question Shall we expropriate the farms and mines The banks, the trains The energy, railway lines?
SPONSORED
Ace Moloi - March 15, 2018
“I leave no stone unturned; even on rainy days the stage gets dusty.” ~ Kedibone Mohapi
FEATURE
Ace Moloi - September 8, 2021
Even as she suffered an asthma attack just moments before her time on stage, Noxy still lived up to her vows of loving and respecting the arts—in sickness and in health, reports Ace Moloi
Ace Moloi - March 1, 2018
Love, Crime and Johannesburg PR Officer and ART STATE Editor Ace Moloi reflects on the production’s behind-the-scenes.
Dear Oliver Tambo
Thato Rossouw - December 10, 2017
Senior Writer Thato Rossouw reviews Sipho Mnyakeni’s anthology Dear Oliver Tambo.
Harvest
Mpho Matsitle - November 1, 2017
Mpho Matsitle relives the evening of Harvest Live in Concert.
Love, Crime & Johannesburg
Ace Moloi - March 15, 2018
“I leave no stone unturned; even on rainy days the stage gets dusty.” ~ Kedibone Mohapi
