Umtiza Arts Festival

Name: Umtiza Arts Festival
Start: 2026-07-24
End: 2026-07-24
Location: East London

The Umtiza Arts Festival presents two major visual arts exhibitions at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery in East London on July 24, 2026. The free opening features the Main Gallery Exhibition, the East London Fine Art Society’s Anything but Painting Exhibition, live music and performance art.

Date: Jul 24, 2026
Location: East London

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Highlights

Two major exhibitions presented at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery
Main Gallery Exhibition with 101 artworks by 27 artists
Anything but Painting Exhibition with 60 artworks by 18 artists
Live music and an upstairs performance art exhibition

The Umtiza Arts Festival’s visual arts programme opens at 6.30pm on July 24, 2026, at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery in East London. Two exhibitions are presented at the venue: the Main Gallery Exhibition and the East London Fine Art Society’s Anything but Painting Exhibition.

The Main Gallery Exhibition includes 101 works by 27 artists across painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media and contemporary art. In the Coach House, Anything but Painting features 60 works by 18 artists, including ceramics, textiles, photography, sculpture, fibre art and drawing.

The opening programme also includes live musical entertainment, a performance art exhibition, complimentary refreshments and opportunities to meet participating artists. Admission is free, and the invitation is open to the public, collectors, schools, businesses and visitors.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Ann Bryant Art Gallery; www.goexpress.co.za
Area for browsing nearby events: East London

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