Artvark Gallery

Artvark Gallery Contemporary Art Gallery & Restaurant. The idea behind Artvark began in 1991 in Johannesburg. Everyone who visits Artvark leaves inspired and uplifted.

The core of the “company” was the handmade cutlery initiated by Theresa Jo - an artist with a Fine Art degree majoring in jewellery at the University of Stellenbosch and CP Wessels, a designer, previously a Film maker and student of Architecture at the University of Natal. Relocating to Kalk Bay took place in 1998 where Artvark Gallery and a manufacturing studio in Retreat were established. Artva

rk Gallery is classic and contemporary with a keen eye for folk art, specializing in paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, craft and unique custom made steel works. It has been a long time favourite of Cape Town art lovers and tourists visiting Kalk Bay. Artvark Gallery contributes towards the development, investment and management of creative and artistic resources for the benefit of the whole community and its visitors. The works showcased in the gallery are an excellent representation of the art and culture of a diversified South Africa which speaks to the promotion of classic and contemporary Southern African art. This ethos encourages the development of a visual literacy that all can discover, explore amd build upon. Artvark caters to the requirements of a variety of discerning clientele, both local and international. ARTVARK GALLERY's ARTISTS:

(the late) Fred Myburgh
(the late) Isaac Sithole
(the late) Frans Mulder

Asanda Kupa
Andrew James Hofmeyr
Anna Painter
Anton Kannemeyer

Catherine Brennon
Candice Dawn Blignaut
Christine Scheid
CP Wessels

Dave Robertson
Dumisani Mabaso

Elizabeth Vels

Gerald Tabata

Hennie Niemann Snr. Janet Ranson
Jeremy Rose
Joshua Miles
JP Meyer

Keiskamma Project

Laurel Holmes
Lizette Liebenberg
Lyn Gilbert
Lyn Smuts

Margot Hattingh
Marinda du Toit
Mark Hilltout
Mariette Momberg
Martin Wessels
Mimi van der Merwe
Mia Chaplin
Nannette Ranger
Neeske Alexander

Paul Painting
Paul Kristafor
Peter van Straten

Richard Myburgh
Robbie Rorich
Robert Wagener
Ronel Human

Sam Nhlengetwa
Sanelle Aggenbach
Shelley Maisel
Simon Sephton
Sharlè Matthews
Sue Pam - Grant
Sue van Rensburg


Tessa Wessels
Thabang Lehobye
Thelmi Bekker
Theresa Jo

Van Wessels

Walter Battiss
Wendy Rosselli
Wiebke von Bismarck



CONTACT US at [email protected] regarding any enquiries or orders.

We are excited be exhibiting the work of two photographers this year for The CapeTown Photography Festival.The theme thi...
15/08/2026

We are excited be exhibiting the work of two photographers this year for The CapeTown Photography Festival.

The theme this year is TRUTH.

INGE NORUM - THE FOUR KINGS.
The festival will officially open with THE FOUR KINGS by the Norwegian photographer, INGE NORUM.

Norum will give a walkabout, and
participate in a music performance on Sunday 6th September at the gallery at 18:00.
TICKETS ON QUICKET: R250

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/387359-live-percussive-performance-at-artvark-gallery/ #/
(includes a meal and a glass of wine from the Kalkbay Courtyard)
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The Four Kings is a photographic project documenting a single oak tree with four trunks in Kongeeikene. Estimated to be between 500 and 600 years old, the tree was photographed over the course of a year. The tree remains still as its surroundings shift. In this, it becomes both witness and mirror.
Inge is also one of two photographers participating in the Sigma Mentorship.

MARGUERITE OELOFSE - OUR HEART.

MARGUERITE OELOFSE'S exhibition - 'OUR HEART' will open the following evening for First Thursday, the 3rd September at 18:00.
Her Walkabout and talk, followed by a live music performance will take place on Sunday the 13th at 12:00 midday.
TICKETS ON QUICKET: R250
(includes a meal at the Kalk Bay Courtyard and a glass of wine)
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Marguerite Oelofse, more than 25 years received a heart transplant in Cape Town at just 17 years old. She was given a second life under the care of Dr Susan Vosloo, Africa’s first female heart surgeon. This body of work is expressed through both portraiture and still life, and is a meditation on survival, gratitude, and becoming – told through her lens as both photographer and subject.
Her series reflects what it means to live after being given life.
'Our Heart', was photographed at the site of the accident where her donor lost her life. An ostrich collided with the vehicle, and the injuries she sustained were fatal.





Daily Maverick

05/08/2026

THIS FIRST THURSDAY OF AUGUST WE ARE HIBERNATING!
The FLOWER SELLERS EXHIBITION will run until the end of August. So if you have not yet seen this exceptional exhibition, please do so!
We have some beautiful new works added by Karen Stegen.
A reminder that 10% of ALL SALES will be donated towards a new gazebo for the Flower Sellers.
The exhibition can be viewed on our website.
PLEASE DONATE! Every bit helps. You may donate towards the Gazebo Fund by EFT.
Bank details are on our website.

We are also holding a SILENT AUCTION of Theresa Jo's sculpture STAAN NADER which will also be donated towards the gazebo. Starting bid is at R5000 with bids in increments of R500.
Place your bids by contacting the gallery at [email protected] or 021 7885584

02/08/2026

✨️Join us TONIGHT for our fortnightly
SUNDAY SWING SOCIAL
Beginner Swing class 5 - 6 PM R170 (DROP IN!)
Sunday Swing Social after the class 6-8PM

📍on the deck of the KALK BAY COURTYARD at 48 Main Rd, Kalk Bay.
No partner needed. All welcome, especially first-timers!

📌Remember - SWING is every SECOND SUNDAY. Mark your calenders.

Enjoy our special of the day at Kalkbay Courtyard.

Theresa Jo Wessels Kalk Bay

29/07/2026

THE BUDDY WELLS TRIO -
Live at the Kalk Bay Courtyard.
Sunday the 9th August. 5 - 7 PM
TICKETS ON QUICKET.
R200

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/389089-the-buddy-wells-trio-live-at-the-kalk-bay-courtyard/ #/

Based in Cape Town, the South African Saxophonist, composer, and arranger Buddy Wells has had the pleasure of performing and recording with many well-known South African and international music legends.

He has performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival every year from 2000 to 2019, and is a regular performer at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and the Joy of Jazz festival in Johannesburg.

International peformances include several North Sea Jazz Festivals in the Netherlands; the Swedish Jazz Celebration, Stockholm; and the National Jazz Scene in Oslo, the Nehru Center in Mumbai India, the Festival d’Automne à Paris, the Berlin Jazz festival and the Oslo Jazz festival.

Current projects include The Buddy Wells Quintet, Mandisi Dyantyis, Asher Gamedze Quartet, The Reza Khota Quartet, Offshore Jazz Quartet, Andreas Loven Quartet, Breakfast Included, Tucan Tucan, The Frank Paco Art Ensemble, John Hassan’s Hassan’adas and The Adamu Trio.



Kalk Bay Community
Kalk Bay and St James
Village Vibes Muizenberg

The Flower Sellers Exhibition featured in Die Burger.Adderleystraat-blommeverkopers gehuldig - Laetitia PopleVerskeie K...
22/07/2026

The Flower Sellers Exhibition featured in Die Burger.

Adderleystraat-blommeverkopers gehuldig - Laetitia Pople

Verskeie Kaapse kunstenaars neem deel aan die tentoonstelling The Flower Sellers ter ondersteuning van die blommeverkopers van Adderleystraat in Kaapstad. Dit open op 16 Julie in die Artvark-galery in Kalkbaai.

Die blommemark by Trafalgar Place in Adderleystraat, Kaapstad, se oorsprong kan herlei word na die vroeë 20ste eeu en word beskou as ’n erfenisbaken. Geslagte blommeverkopers dryf al jare lank hier handel.

’n Nuwe plan deur die Kaapstad-metro beperk die blommeverkopers se handelsure van 06:00 tot 18:00 en ’n permit, wat tot R148 per maand beloop, is in die vooruitsig. Volgens die nuwe plan word net 20 stalletjies uitgemerk.

’n Opgradering, wat ’n nuwe afdak, verbeterde dreinering, stalletjies wat kan sluit en meer waterpunte insluit, word ook beoog.

Die blommeverkopers versoek dat die verpligte tariewe opgehef word, dat hul verkoopsure langer moet wees en hulle voeg by dat hulle besorg is dat hul rotasiestelsel, waarvolgens verkopers beurte maak om by punte te staan waar baie verbygangers is, in die gedrang sal kom. Die gesprekke tussen die verkopers en die metro duur voort.

Volgens die galery dien die tentoonstelling as ’n poging tot bewusmaking sodat die blommeverkopers en hul handelsregte onder die publiek se aandag sal bly.

Kunstenaars wie se werk opgeneem is, sluit onder andere in Willemien de Villiers, Nadine Hansen, Laurel Holmes, Lauren Shantall, Hermien van der Merwe en Elizabeth Miller-Vermeulen.

Die tentoonstelling sal geopen word deur Karen Lipari, ’n blommeverkoper wie se familie al vier generasies lank by Trafalgar Place blomme verkoop.

20/07/2026

Join us for THE REZA KHOTA TRIO - Live at the Kalk Bay Courtyard.

SUNDAY 26th JULY. 16:00 - 18:00
Tickets on Quicket. R200

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/387557-the-reza-khota-trio-live-at-the-kalk-bay-courtyard/ #/

Reza Khota - Guitar and pedals
Jonno Sweetman - Drums
Nick Williams - Bass

This Cape Town based trio centres around the 14 year long musical partnership between Reza Khota and Jonno Sweetman who have played together in various incarnations of Khota’s bands, with the longest standing being the quartet with bassist Shane Cooper and saxophonist Buddy Wells. The quartet released their debut album Transmutation in 2013 and Liminal in 2018. The music created together has delved into the common sonic spaces between jazz, rock, afrobeat, ethio-jazz and music beyond classification.

The trio plays original compositions by Khota and Sweetman, as well as some guitar-friendly jazz tunes by other composers.

Please come for a late lunch and drinks, or an early dinner, at the KALKBAY COURTYARD.

Book a table via our website: https://kalkbaycourtyard.com/

19/07/2026

It felt as if Adderley Street had come to Kalk Bay!
What a wonderful suprise when Karin Lipari and the whole team from came streaming in with their bouquets. Within minutes the entire room smelled like a flower market.

19/07/2026

Thats the amazing thing about art... Galleries become flower markets and flower sellers become activists and artists become voices and communities and support structures are created!
"Heritage will protect the flower market, but will it protect the individuals?"
Thank you to and Karin Lipari for opening the show. To Orms Cape Town for the beautiful prints and to
for photographing the event. To all the artists, a heartfelt thank you for your work and contributions.

The petition is open until the end of the month. Please sign and share if you identify with the cause.
LINK BELOW.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlZG0T_E1HPPtS8BmtU2QW0LED1s7432Lg1Q-TfQV9Ks9Yw/viewform

Address

48 Main Road, Kalk Bay
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+27217885584

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