Bi-annual Northern Cape Artists Exhibition Opens at WHAG on 10 July 2025

Amplifying Diverse Voices Through Art – A Youth Month Celebration

Kimberley, Northern Cape — The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is delighted to announce the opening of the Bi-annual Northern Cape Artists Exhibition on Thursday, 10 July 2025. The exhibition features a compelling mix of drawing, painting, collage, photography, and illustration by a diverse range of artists from the Northern Cape — from the well-established to those exhibiting for the very first time.

This year’s edition was shaped by an enthusiastic response to an Open Call issued earlier this year, which invited submissions from artists living and working in the province. The adjudication panel, led by WHAG’s curatorial team, undertook a thoughtful and rigorous selection process, ensuring that the final exhibition represents multiple artistic voices and practices, reflecting the richness and variety of the Northern Cape’s creative community.

The call drew significant interest from younger artists, many of whom are showcasing their work in a national museum for the first time. This aligns powerfully with WHAG’s ongoing mission to promote inclusivity through diversity, nurturing emerging talent while engaging intergenerational dialogue within the visual arts.

Timed to coincide with the country’s Youth Month commemorations, the exhibition pays tribute to the spirit of June 16, foregrounding the voices and visions of young people through the arts. The platform provided by this exhibition reaffirms WHAG’s commitment to creating space for expression, experimentation, and visibility—particularly for artists from underrepresented or rural contexts.

“This exhibition is a vital expression of the Northern Cape’s creative pulse,” said the WHAG curatorial team. “It gives voice not only to the region’s seasoned artists but also to a bold new generation, many of whom are sharing their work with the public for the very first time.”

Opening Event:
Thursday, 10 July 2025 | 18:00

Exhibition Duration:
10 July – 12 September 2025

Venue:
William Humphreys Art Gallery, 1 Cullinan Crescent, Kimberley, Northern Cape

Admission: Free

For media inquiries, interviews, or high-resolution images, please contact:
Malikah Meyer
Curatorial Assistant
Email: malikah@whag.art | Tel: +27 (0)53 831 1724

RSVP with Zaakirah on zaakirah@whag.co.za or Call +27 (0)53 831 1724