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Greatmore Studios
47-49 Greatmore Street
Woodstock, 7925 Cape Town
South Africa
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Duration: 3 months
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Founded:
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Discipline: Drawing & Painting, Multi Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile
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Targetgroup: International, National
Description
The Greatmore Studios, established by Trustees Robert Loder and Isky Gordon, grew out of the Triangle Artists workshop, which originated in New York and included Thupelo Cape Town. Since that time, workshops based on the Triangle model have been established on a continuing basis in twenty different countries where over 1700 artists have participated. The Greatmore Studios Project has been set up in response to a need by the Art Community of Cape Town. They will function as the third studio in a network, which includes the Fordsberg Artists Studios 'Bagfactory' in Johannesburg, and 'Gasworks' in London.
Greatmore Studios
Technical Information
Basics for tradional art. Residents are required to either bring with them, or hire tools. Dark room, Print making, Sculpture facilities.
Accommodation Information
Separate from studio
Paid by artist
4.741 euro for 3 months.
Deadline
At least six months in advance
Application address
47-49 Greatmore Street
Woodstock, 7925 Cape Town
South Africa
Telephone +27 21 44 79 699
E-mail
applications@greatmoreart.org
www.greatmoreart.org
