{"id":35198,"date":"2026-03-24T10:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=35198"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:49:51","slug":"pretoria-art-museum-art-printmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/pretoria-art-museum-art-printmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretoria Art Museum to Host Art and Ubuntu Trust Printmaking Launch This March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Pretoria Art Museum will host the launch of a new printmaking guide on 25 March 2026, bringing together artists, researchers and the public for a skills-focused arts event in Arcadia. The launch, presented by the Art and Ubuntu Trust, introduces a practical guide aimed at supporting both established and aspiring printmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event forms part of a broader programme to promote South African artistic heritage and indigenous knowledge systems. According to the City of Tshwane\u2019s Museum Services, the initiative also includes a series of publications focused on local artists, creative practices and cultural research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/affordable-things-to-do-in-gauteng\/\">Affordable Things to Do in Gauteng This March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Printmaking Guide Launch at Pretoria Art Museum: Event Details and Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will take place at the Pretoria Art Museum, located at the corner of Francis Baard and Wessels Street in Arcadia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key details include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 25 March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 16:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Pretoria Art Museum, Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to organisers, the session will introduce the Art and Ubuntu Trust\u2019s inaugural guide titled <em>Introduction to Printmaking with and without a Press<\/em>. The guide is designed as a practical resource, drawing on the knowledge and experience of practising printmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Nombeko Mpako will present the publication, alongside contributing artists Avashoni Mainganye, Grace Tshikuvhe, Luzuko Dayile and Nomvula Hoko, who are expected to attend the launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-70.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-70.png 477w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-70-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-70-150x212.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-70-450x637.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4166750313\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Art Publications Highlight South African Artists and Indigenous Knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The printmaking guide launch coincides with the introduction of a broader publication series focused on South African art and cultural knowledge systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the press release, the Art and Ubuntu Trust will introduce a collection of works that aim to document and celebrate the country\u2019s artistic heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the <strong>Artist\u2019s Speak Series<\/strong>, which features monographs on notable South African figures such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Omar Badsha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sokhaya Charles Nkosi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sbonelo Tau Luthuli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lefifi Tladi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These works combine poetry, interviews and personal reflections, offering insight into each artist\u2019s creative process and cultural perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exploring Aesthetics Series Focuses on Influential South African Artists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A second publication stream, the <strong>Exploring Aesthetics series<\/strong>, examines the work of key South African artists through detailed analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to organisers, this series focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ernest Mancoba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peter Clarke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The publications include timelines and critical assessments designed to support researchers, students and art enthusiasts in understanding their contributions to South African art history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2361886365\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indigenous Knowledge in the Arts Trilogy to Be Unveiled<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch will also introduce a three-part publication series titled <strong>Indigenous Knowledge in the Arts<\/strong>, which explores literature, music and visual heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trilogy includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volume 1: Listening to Literature<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Features works inspired by oral traditions, including contributions linked to writers such as Keorapetse Kgositsile and Mazisi Kunene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volume 2: Defining South African Music<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contains interviews exploring musical forms such as Marabi, Kwela, Mbaqanga and South African jazz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volume 3: The Hidden Thread in South Africa\u2019s Visual Heritage<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examines beadwork, ceramics, basketry, mural art and underlying design principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the organisers, these publications aim to deepen engagement with indigenous knowledge systems and broaden understanding of South Africa\u2019s creative traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pretoria Art Museum as a Hub for Public Arts Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tshwane.gov.za\/?page_id=44143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Pretoria Art Museum<\/a> continues to serve as a key public arts institution in Gauteng, hosting exhibitions, educational programmes and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the City of Tshwane, the museum operates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday to Sunday:<\/strong> 10:00 to 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closed:<\/strong> Mondays and public holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue\u2019s role in hosting events such as the Art and Ubuntu Trust launch reflects ongoing efforts to make arts education and resources more accessible to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3302980921\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch highlights a growing focus on accessible arts education and local creative knowledge in Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For residents, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased access to <strong>practical art resources and learning opportunities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater visibility for <strong>South African artists and cultural practitioners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded public engagement with <strong>indigenous knowledge in the arts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for students, researchers and emerging artists to connect with established creatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Events of this nature also contribute to Pretoria\u2019s positioning as a cultural and educational hub within the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pretoria Art Museum Printmaking Launch FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When is the printmaking launch taking place?<\/strong><br>The event will be held on 25 March 2026 at 16:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where is the event being hosted?<\/strong><br>At the Pretoria Art Museum in Arcadia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is being launched at the event?<\/strong><br>A practical guide titled <em>Introduction to Printmaking with and without a Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who will present the guide?<\/strong><br>Professor Nombeko Mpako, along with contributing artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the event open to the public?<\/strong><br>The event is positioned as a public launch for artists, researchers and interested attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1040246197\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next as the Programme Rolls Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the launch scheduled for late March, organisers are expected to expand the publication programme and introduce additional engagements linked to the Art and Ubuntu Trust\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further events, discussions and distribution of the publication series may follow as part of broader efforts to document and promote South African artistic knowledge systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of the launch may also influence future collaborations between public institutions and arts organisations across Gauteng.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pretoria Art Museum will host the launch of a new printmaking guide on 25 March 2026, bringing together artists, researchers and the public for a skills-focused arts event in Arcadia. 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