Rust-en-vrede
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Rust-en-Vrede was originally built in the 1840’s as a prison and police headquarters. It is here that the first Village Management Committee meetings were held. In 1901, with the registering of Durbanville as a Municipality, the first council meetings were also held in the building. Mr Meneely was a charming, but eccentric gentleman, who during his retirement years, filled the house with a great number of antique clocks, all ticking away lustily! It was during this time, in 1981, that the Durbanville Cultural Society was officially established. It was decided that, in conjunction with the council, the Durbanville Cultural Society would run the building as an Arts and Culture centre. The complex now houses a Gallery, Clay Museum, various Art Studios and the coffee shop, YOCO Eatery. The well-established Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery showcases works of art by established and emerging artists. There are three exhibition spaces at Rust-en-Vrede. The main gallery consists of two rooms and are referred to as Salon A and Salon B. Salon C is in the entrance room, which is a more informal space used for small solo- or group exhibitions. Artists who wish to exhibit at Rust-en-Vrede are requested to submit work and a short proposal to the Gallery Management. They meet monthly to assess new applicants for exhibitions with the curator. Every Week we feature something that we just can’t get enough of! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see Greg’s tongue-in-cheek oil paintings at the Gallery. Jed used a combination of oil and spraypaint to create this fresh and contemporary artwork. If you want to own one of these beauties, come pop in at the gallery and browse through the selection of works, each sporting a charming African Floral Motive. She is currently exhibiting at the Rust-en-Vrede Clay Museum as part of our Narratives group exhibition. Our Narratives group exhibition has been such fun that we are celebrating it again! Come and have a glass of wine, bring a friend and enjoy the amazing art on display. Her work will be on display at the Rust-en-Vrede Clay Museum as part of the Clay Museum’s Narratives Exhibition.