South Africa’s cultural and creative diversity is inspirational, but the breadth and variety of experiences on offer can be overwhelming too. So how does a new visitor to South Africa tap into the country’s creative soul and immerse themselves in real and authentic experiences? They look for Hidden Treasures™ … more

Discover authentic Basotho hospitality, art and tradition at this Free State cultural village, set amidst the splendour of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. A visit to the Basotho Cultural Village is a chance to experience a way of life that integrates comfort and practicality with a unique aesthetic. more

Johannesburg's Arts on Main is breathing new life into the city centre and is an important feature on the South African arts and crafts landscape. This inner city development provides a stimulating space for artists from many disciplines, including film, literature and contemporary art, to create and sell their work. more

In the heart of Groot Marico lies an unassuming glass studio where a few well-spent hours will equip you with a lifelong skill and a wonderfully creative outlet. Learn how to make creative glass items, get to grips with mosaic work or tackle stained-glass projects – the choice is yours. more

Tucked away in an old house on the main street of Groot Marico lies a treasure trove of locally produced arts and crafts. Explore the Art Factory for everything from paintings to pottery, jam to jewellery and myriad gift ideas in between. more

Vondeling Optel Crafts has brought unexpected blessings to the 30 families living in a tiny settlement not far from the Karoo town of Willowmore. It was a place more or less without unemployment or hope until a group of people were taught to make wire angels. more

The Polokwane Art Museum has over a thousand artworks, including an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures by Venda, Pedi and Tsonga artists, many of which explore the region’s rich mythology. You can also visit Polokwane’s downtown sculpture park, the only one of its kind in South Africa. more

Visit the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley and discover one of the country’s most important art collections. Numerous international pieces are complemented by a collection of South African art that documents our country's journey over the last century. The collection includes ceramics, sculptures and paintings by today’s best-known local artists. more

Since the Tatham Art Gallery’s inception in 1903, various bequests, donations and shrewd purchases have helped its collection grow. Today it includes works from the 18th and 19th century, as well as traditional and contemporary South African art from the province of KwaZulu-Natal. more

Exquisitely moulded clay pots, fantastic wooden carvings, prints, etchings and paintings that explore and breathe new life into ancient traditions; Venda art is as rich and colourful as the land and culture that inspires it. more

The distinctive vision of Walter Battiss reflects a mix of in?uences that positioned him among the world’s artistic avant garde. The Walter Battiss Art Museum in Somerset East is home to a vast collection of his work that reflects his journey from realism towards more abstract, symbolist art. more

The art galleries on Johannesburg's renowned Art Strip on Jan Smuts Avenue give visitors easy access to the city’s vibrant contemporary art scene. The galleries form a comprehensive grouping of modern art venues, exhibiting and selling work in all disciplines by established and emerging artists. more

As an institute of learning, the University of South Africa (Unisa) Art Gallery hosts a range of interesting exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions invite debate, stimulate learning, encourage interesting collaborations and showcase exciting artistic talent from South Africa and the rest of the African continent. more

Art museums in South Africa preserve and share the country’s rich social and cultural history, as documented through its art. They are home to collections of work that range from San rock art, to early colonial art, struggle art and contemporary art from around the country. more