Curator-led Walkabout
Join us on 30 August at 11h00 for the last They Came and Left Footprints walkabout led by Karel Nel. RSVP to info@norvalfoundation.org. Day Passes and Memberships are available at the front desk.
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Sthenjwa Luthuli Exhibition Opening
Sthenjwa Luthuli: ‘Umkhangu/Birthmark’ opens at Norval Foundation on 11 September 2025 at 18h00. This powerful solo exhibition explores memory, identity, and African spiritualism through Luthuli’s intricately carved wood reliefs and richly textured prints. A deeply personal reflection on what we inherit and what we choose to carry forward.
Sthenjwa Luthuli Walkabout
Join us for a walkabout of Sthenjwa Luthuli’s new exhibition, ‘Umkhangu/Birthmark’, at Norval Foundation on 13 September at 11h00. RSVP to info@norvalfoundation.org. Members join for free. Day passes are available at the front desk.
Holiday Art Club
Norval FoundationJoin us from 6 – 10 October for a week of creative exploration at Norval Foundation! Designed for kids aged 7–12, these hands-on workshops offer a space for learning, collaboration, and expressive play—all guided by talented educators.
Garden Day
This October, Norval Foundation invites you to step into the beauty of nature and art as we celebrate Garden Day, a nationwide initiative that honours the restorative power of gardens. Nestled between the mountains and wetlands of Steenberg, Norval Foundation’s Sculpture Garden offers a living canvas where indigenous plant life and monumental artworks meet. On Garden […]
Githan Coopoo Exhibition Opening
Join us on 15 October at 18h00 for the exhibition opening of Githan Coopoo: ‘Tears Now But Heaven Tomorrow’. This exhibition honours the legacy of Githan Coopoo, a singular voice in contemporary South African art whose work redefined the possibilities of clay as both ornament and statement. Tickets available via Webtickets.
Pilates in the Garden
Start your morning with movement and mindfulness! Join us for Pilates in the Garden – only R100 for a 1-hour session surrounded by art and nature, plus access to our Sculpture Garden. Bring your own mat and stay for a coffee at our new café on the deck. Book now via Webtickets and start your […]
Curator-led Walkabout
Join us on 25 October at 11am for Liese van der Watt’s final walkabout of “We, the People: 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa”. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the exhibition through the eyes of its curator as she reflects on three decades of artistic expression and social change. Day passes and […]
Githan Coopoo Walkabout
Join us for a walkabout of Githan Coopoo’s exhibition on Sunday, 2 November at 11am. The walkabout will be led by Lena Sulik from Everard Read and Ruth Ramsden-Karelse, Githan Coopoo’s cousin. Ruth Ramsden-Karelse is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the University of Toronto's Queer and Trans Research Lab, where she is completing her […]
Richard Forbes Book Launch
Join us on 8 November 2025 at 11am for the launch of Praxis — a new book by artist Richard Forbes exploring the deep interconnection between thought, material, and making. Enjoy a morning of reflection and conversation as Richard Forbes discusses his artistic process and the making of Praxis with Ngopoleng Moloi, followed by […]