World Art Day is a time that is completely dedicated to cherishing the artists and their creativity. The day is recognised annually and is celebrated on the global basis.
The Love Cape Town has suggested some places where people visit to ignite their inner artists. The spots they have rounded up in the list are very exciting to be explored.
They offer immersive activities in the Mother City Cape Town which are very sure of awakening the inner artists in you.
Every year World Art Day is observed on April 15 and this year also it was organised like a festivity, across the globe.
In the whole world, people have welcomed it enthusiastically, involving numerous performances and creative activities that provide you joy and keep your inner child alive.
Since its inception, World Art Day has been celebrated to promote the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. It was proclaimed at UNESCO’s 40th General Conference Session in 2019.
According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), ‘ART’ nurtures the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all people in the world.
It is a work of shaping your imagination onto a base that can display innovation and creativity. It plays an important role in sharing and spreading knowledge, which encourages curiosity and dialogue among people.
UNESCO says that art has the qualities and always had which will continue to support the environments where artists and artistic freedom is promoted and protected too.
Further, the development of art extends the means to achieve a free and peaceful world.
World Art Day was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA) and celebrates fine arts internationally. IAA launched this in order to promote and make people aware of creative activities worldwide.
UNESCO continues to encourage everyone to participate in various activities such as debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events, presentations, or exhibitions, as there is so much to learn, share, and celebrate on World Art Day.
World Art Day is a timely reminder that art can unite and connect people even in the most difficult circumstances.
Indeed, art has the power to bring people together, inspire them, heal them, and share emotions. During the recently conducted conflicts and crises that included COVID-19, it has become very clear.
On the occasion of Art Day, the Cape Town Tourism promoter ‘Love Cape Town’ has advised visitors to go to exciting places, which include artistic things to nurture.
Clay Café
The first and foremost is the Clay Café where people can showcase their pottery skills and make something good out of muddy clay.
It is an old dairy farm that has been turned into a Clay café. Since its inauguration, the café has expanded into eight franchised stores around the country.
Considerably, there are three locations in Cape Town, that surrounds the City Centre, Hout Bay and Paarl. The place is perfect for all ages and the ceramic hand paintings are the major attractions that merges art, food and good company.
The visitors here can choose from 180+ items, and can select their creative palette. Once the creators are done with their artistic pieces, they can be put under fire and collect after few weeks. The café is located at the main road of Hout Bay, 199 Bree St, Cape Town City, and Paarl, Groot Parys, Jan Van Riebeeck and starts at the basic price of R120.
Kora’s Sip and Paint
The place, Kora in Long Street hosts a Wine Club Social evening, where people can order sample three wines, unleashing their creativity on small canvas. The event also shines a spotlight on the local wines that allows everyone to draw and paint in a lively atmosphere. It is located at 251 Long Street and is starts from the basic price R120.
Art Jamming
It is another Jam along place situated at the V&A Waterfront and Lourensford Wine Estate in the Somerset West. Here, the visitors can sparkle their artistic skills by creating the masterpieces, which they desire to splash with some paint, with artistic flair, or draw one-of-a-kind artworks.
Art Jamming curates events like Paint & Sip, art classes, kids’ holiday classes, and creative workshops. So, grab your paintbrush and choose the canvas to sill the paint colours and let your creativity flow.
The Pottery Camps Bay
The Camps Bay comes with various ceramic items and paint at the Pottery. It merges the food with art, and visitors here can let their hair down and express their creativity.
The staff is quick to assist customers, and it is a surprise that people can order one of their famous wood-oven pizzas along with a few of their signature cocktails.
Kid-friendly beverages and meals are also available at the Bay. Moreover, the Pottery believes that artists can “Relish the Blemish”, So don’t worry if your art is not that perfect.
Tuft Crowd
The Tuft Crowd is very popular artists place, in Cape Town which introduces people t the world of tufting. Tufting is a traditional crafting technique and an art form that dates back to the ancient times.
Tufting was tailored to accommodate all levels of expertise, which is a distinctive experience that encourages all to interlace, connect and fashion your memories.
Tufting just needs a three-hour experience that delves into the artistry of tufting and offers more than 100 colors of yarn to bring the vision to life. It is available in 50×50 and 70×70 sizes. Located at 243 Bree Street, Gardens, starting from R960.
2Handsy Experience
It is one of the most suggested places, which is unique, and yep, it requires plenty of hands to create something unique. 2handsy occurs every Saturday and Sunday and gives you a perfect experience to share with someone special.
The two-and-a-half-hour activity is completely filled with interactive games. Food and drinks are also available at the venue for an additional cost.