Meta Foundation

Meta Foundation It primarily programmes for the artists’ playground, August House.

The META foundation was founded in Feb 2020 in order to develop a set of strategically driven programmes that focuses on artistic career development and support.

Myths of Our TimeCurrently showing at Bridge Books, Marshalltown.Featuring works by , and fellow artists, this group e...
02/06/2026

Myths of Our Time
Currently showing at Bridge Books, Marshalltown.

Featuring works by , and fellow artists, this group exhibition explores the creatures, symbols, and narratives that inhabit our imaginations. From personal legends to shared cultural stories, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the myths that define our time.

Share the call and win!! share this post to your story, tag us and you could win yourself a sick weekend pass to Contra...
25/05/2026

Share the call and win!!
share this post to your story, tag us and you could win yourself a sick weekend pass to Contra Joburg 2026!

1. Make sure you're following the pages tagged below for all competition updates:joburg and
2. Share this post to your story and tag .joburg

We have 20 sets of weekend passes for Contra Joburg to hand out, a pass for day 1 and for day 2, remember each day has different artists and makers to visit, enter now!

entries close on the 31st of May and winners will be contacted to claim their passes shortly after.

08/05/2026

Calling all joburg based artists!!!
Ready to leave your mark?

Primal Spirits distillery and Cintra Joburg have come together to bring you an open call that could have your art or design on a premium brand new Vodka bottle label.

Let your imagination run wild and submit a maximum of 4 works, and you could snag yourself a really cool R6000 cash orize, your Artwork on the label of a premium vodka label that will make its debut with your mark on it and more!

Submit your designs today at the link in our bio.
Competition ends May 31st 23:59 CAT

We can't wait to see what you have in store for this open call!
06/05/2026

We can't wait to see what you have in store for this open call!

The Business of Being an Artist: Financial Literacy & Budget ManagementArtists are not just creators — they are micro-en...
04/05/2026

The Business of Being an Artist: Financial Literacy & Budget Management

Artists are not just creators — they are micro-enterprises operating within complex economic systems.
This programme equips artists with the financial knowledge and practical tools required to build sustainable, resilient creative careers.
Combining financial literacy with applied budgeting techniques, the course addresses one of the most critical gaps in artist development: the ability to manage irregular income, price work effectively, and make strategic financial decisions.

Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will develop:
A grounded understanding of financial systems within the arts
Practical budgeting frameworks tailored to irregular income
Sustainable income strategies
Financial habits that support long-term career growth

By the end of the programme, participants will have built a personalised financial system that supports both their artistic and economic goals.

Book your spot by clicking on the link in the bio.

24/04/2026

We're calling on South Africa's boldest visual artists and designersto create an artwork or design for the bottle label.

This is your chance to have your art or designtake centre stage - not on a gallery wall, but in the hands of vodka lovers nationwide.

First prize wins R6000 !

Deadline: 31 May 2026 23:59 CAT

Submit your designs now.
[NO AI GENERATED WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED}

22/04/2026

We are inviting Female Artists to apply for a year long studio space at . Be part of our community, create, learn and showcase. Apply now - deadline 24 May 2026. Application link in bio.

22/04/2026

This is a great for an emerging artist to become part of the artist community. Apply now - deadline 24 May 2026. Application link in bio.

See you there!Our exhibition opening featuring work from 3 artists from August House - Bekezela Mabena, Fiver Löcker and...
24/02/2026

See you there!

Our exhibition opening featuring work from 3 artists from August House - Bekezela Mabena, Fiver Löcker and Mpho Machate at Bridge Books in Marshalltown this Saturday 28 Feb at 11 am.

Join us this weekend for a paper making workshop with Abigail Calisse from the AA Galerie as well as a short talk by Sar...
04/02/2026

Join us this weekend for a paper making workshop with Abigail Calisse from the AA Galerie as well as a short talk by Sara Hallatt from the META foundation on the history of Abstraction

10 am - 1 pm at 27 Boxes in Melville
Saturday 7 February

Click the link in our bio to secure your spot ASAP!

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