Now in its fifth year, Proudly Porterville returns to the small town from Friday 30 September to 2 October.
Proudly Porterville offers visitors the chance to view and purchase a wide variety of art from both emerging and acclaimed artists – with art ranging from paintings, jewellery, and ceramics to bespoke tableware, woodwork, mosaics, crochet, quilting, beading and more.
There will also be a live music lineup, workshops, culinary experiences and outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
This popular art experience has become a firm favourite on the events calendar, and every year sees new and exciting additions to the line-up of artists, venues, exhibitions and activities. This year visitors can expect a picnic under the stars on Friday night, an artisanal gin tasting experience, a community market selling a myriad of local crafts and foods, and a cooking show and dinner hosted by Jenny Morris on Saturday.
Must-visit venues
The Porterville community rallies together to take part in this exciting event, and multiple venues throughout the town will be showcasing the work of a myriad of local and visiting artists. Many of these venues are in the artists own studios and homes where visitors can view and purchase art straight off the easel.
New on the line-up of venues to visit this year is The Cowshed, a beautifully restored and revamped old working cowshed in Frank Avenue, which will be showcasing the ceramic work of artists such as Amelia Jacobs, husband and wife duo Jacques and Adelaide Uilenbosch, Karin Schimke, and James Retief. Visitors will also have a chance to try their hand at throwing a small vessel on a wheel or glazing a ready-made cup for a raku firing.
Other must-visit locations are Die Lighuis, Poppie and Picasso, The Red Tricycle, and the Jan Dunckaert Museum.
Artists to anticipate
Some of the artists to anticipate at Proudly Porterville include Alna Prodgers, Andre du Toit, JP Meyer, Anneke Pasque, Carin Dorrington, Joey Koen, Katja Abbott & Paul Kristafor, Maria Van Graan and many, many more.
Porterville is only 150 km from Cape Town. Even though it’s close enough for a day-trip, visitors are encouraged to stay over for the entire weekend to make the most of the experience. Tickets are not required for the Proudly Porterville weekend as entry is free, but accommodation bookings, restaurant reservations and workshop bookings are recommended ahead of time due to demand. For more information visit Bergrivier Tourism or contact Porterville Tourism Office (022-931 3732).
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