The latest news from Michalis School of Fine Art.

Aquarium Environmental Interventions

Third year Michaelis students worked with the Two Oceans Aquarium on installations that drew attention to some of the key environmental issues that our oceans face.

Michaelis Grad Show 2024

The Michaelis School of Fine Art hosts its annual Graduate Exhibition at Hiddingh Campus from 7–12 December 2024. This is a major event that draws many interested art collectors and enthusiasts to this beautiful historical campus.

ASAI Printmaking Workshop 2-13 December

ASAI (Africa South Art Initiative) is inviting emerging visual artists to apply to participate in a lithography print workshop from the 2nd - 13th December 2024.

Michaelis alumni Reece Brice showcases work at UCT's IDM

Reece Brice, a Michaelis alumni recently showcased his work dealing with sustainability and microremediation at the Institute of Infectious Diseases launch for greener practices and sustainable science in medical research.

The Annual Michaelis Silent Auction 2024

This year’s graduating class of the Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT, will be hosting the annual silent auction fundraiser event. This auction, a longstanding tradition of the school, aids the costs of the large graduate show exhibition.

Gem Carosin is the Tierney Fellow for 2024/5

Congratulations to Gem Carosin who has been awarded the prestigious Tierney fellowship prize for 2024/5. The aim of the Fellowship is to identify aspiring photographers, and create opportunities for photographers.

Creative Cities in Africa book launch

On 6 June, book contributor Svea Josephy and editor Noëleen Murray launched their book Creative Cities in Africa, edited by Murray and Jonathan Cane. This was one of the first launches held in the new Michaelis Book Room.