Step into a space where creativity and colour come alive. Our gallery is both a working studio and an intimate exhibition venue, dedicated to showcasing the vibrant work of local artist Mies. The gallery exclusively features her diverse collection of portraits and landscapes. Each piece rich in emotion, colour, and life.

Mies’s work is characterised by a bold, impasto-inspired technique, infused with her own distinctive artistic voice. Her expressive brushstrokes evoke movement and vitality, while subtle nods to Expressionism invite reflection on the delicate line between perception and reality. Her approach is as daring as it is imaginative. She explores texture and depth with a range of tools, from brushes and palette knives to mops and even credit cards, creating layers that surprise and captivate.

Each artwork becomes a visual narrative, capturing the complexity of the human experience and inviting viewers into a space of personal reflection. Through fearless experimentation and a deep sensitivity to human emotion, Mies is an artist destined to leave a meaningful imprint on the art world.

Located at 20 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch Central.Explore the collection online at www.artbymies.com or follow us on Instagram: @artbymies.Come experience the beauty of art in a setting as personal as the paintings themselves.

Join Stellenbosch Art Mile this First Thursdays at 6pm for an Artist Talk with internationally recognised Ugandan sculptor and educator Dr Rose Namubiru Kirumira, the artist behind Serenity (2024).

Inspired by the Tibetan prayer wheel, Serenity is an interactive sculpture that invites movement, meditation and self-expression, bringing art and the natural landscape of the Eerste River together.

Hear Rose share the ideas, inspiration and creative journey behind the work, and discover how art can create moments of reflection, connection and interaction in public spaces. Expect an informal conversation, insights into Rose’s artistic practice, and an opportunity to experience Serenity through the eyes of the artist herself.

The Stellenbosch Photo Initiative is an art project by Andre Bezuidenhout, together with an archiving specialist from the University of Stellenbosch, carefully selecting a series of historic photographs to be permanently exhibited in central Stellenbosch.

The Art on Church Gallery presents a refined collection of contemporary South African art. From striking sculptures to expressive paintings, our gallery is dedicated to supporting artists and connecting people with meaningful, timeless works.

Join Projekt. for an evening where design meets craftsmanship. Wander through our showroom, experience the warmth and acoustic beauty of WoodUpp panels, interior design and artwork. Enjoy a glass of wine, and chat with our team about creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. From homeowners to architects and design enthusiasts, everyone is welcome to stop in, be inspired, and celebrate great design with us.

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Join the new addition to the Stellenbosch cultural programme, Art@Minserie, for an evening of art, wine, creativity, connection and live music.

Showcasing a vibrant range of contemporary art, Art@Minserie bridges the gap between exciting emerging talents and established art figures.

Featured Artists:
Andrew Barlow
Craig Ivor
Lucas Janse Van Vuuren
Bella Maree
John Catlin
Debrah Laing
Sonya Mmakopano Rademeyer
Anna Katzenschläger
Tessa Custers

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The Maggie Laubser at 140 exhibition is a celebration of Maggie Laubser’s life and work. Born on the 14th of April 1886, she grew up in Malmesbury and died in 1973 at the age of 78. She attended boarding school at Bloemh of Girls’ Seminary in Stellenbosch, where she was introduced to the art of drawing. She is generally considered, along with Irma Stern, to be responsible for the introduction of Expressionism to South Africa.

She bequeathed ‘all paintings in my house at the time of my death’ to Stellenbosch University, together with furniture and household effects and the remainder of her estate and legacy to the University, this special relationship is reflected in the Maggie Laubser at 140 exhibition.

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Stroll through the enchanting Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, where you’ll find a lively mix of pop-up stalls featuring talented artists, local designers, vintage and thrift finds, stylish jewellery and delicious food.

Take your pick from a refreshing wine bar, beer on tap and cocktails at the Botanical Café, while exploring this vibrant space celebrating local entrepreneurs and creatives.

Gallery hop, then pizza stop.

Enjoy selected pizzas and pastas for just R100 at Sofia this First Thursdays.

Bookings are advised to avoid disappointment.

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The gentle clink of glasses, conversation across the table and the pleasure of discovering a wine that surprises you… this is an evening at Bertha.

This First Thursdays Meraki / Bertha Wine Bar invites guests to an intimate Sémillon Blind Tasting featuring four South African producers and one remarkable grape.

With the labels hidden, guests can discover what they really love without preconceived notions. Swirl, sip, compare notes and find a new favourite in an evening of wine and discovery beneath the oaks on Church Street.

6pm–7pm | R250 per person

Limited to 20 guests, with only 10 seats remaining.

Tickets are available via the link in the bio.

Book here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/400374-semillon-across-south-africa-edition/

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Join SoniX  Listening Session for an evening of listening and conversation about music over a glass of wine.

This edition of SoniX features Riaan Oppelt, guitarist and songwriter of the band Aldano, who takes us into the soundworlds that shaped their new album, Home or Away, Part 1 (Listen: open.spotify.com/album/5hHqfVztDJdHIziNQl79Go ; aldano.bandcamp.com)

Home or Away, Part 1 began as an attempt to make sense of movement: friends leaving South Africa, migrants arriving, and the complicated emotions of staying behind, or adjusting. The album’s eclectic sound world reflects those journeys, bringing together several languages and a wide range of musical influences to create a record about connection, loss, hope, and the search for belonging.

PLEASE NOTE: The venue is small, and seating is limited. Please arrive on time (or a little early) to avoid disappointment.

This exhibition brings together artists whose practices are shaped by close engagement with the natural environment. Rather than presenting nature as a backdrop or subject to be observed, these works emerge through attentive relationships with landscapes, plants, waterways, weather and ecological processes. Each artist responds to the environment as a living collaborator; one that influences not only what is made, but how it is made.

The Weight of Light invites us to reconsider the ways in which we understand the natural world. Plants and ecosystems are not passive elements waiting to be classified or represented, but active participants with their own histories, rhythms, and forms of agency. By bringing together observation, imagination and material experimentation, the participating artists challenge conventional boundaries between culture and nature, and between science and art. Working across a range of media, these creatives encourage us to slow down and pay attention to the often-overlooked relationships that shape our environment. Their works remind us that we exist within complex ecological networks rather than apart from them.

Voices & Vibes is a monthly creative gathering celebrating local talent through live music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, dance and more.

For its second session, Take Five, you're invited to pause, step away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy an intimate evening of creativity, meaningful connections and simply being present.

You bring the Voices, we’ll bring the Vibes!

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FOMO

Praised artists showcase their new work at this vibrant Art & Wine bar. Savour in the beautiful varieties of art over a glass of wine sourced from local wine farms. Also enjoy our beer special on offer for those in need for something else.

Mood

New look, same great coffee!If you haven’t already seen the newest look, come by and get your favourite local brew.

FOMO continue's to strive for a community-based mindset and small local business feel.