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Pretoria Art Galleries
(Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA)



Various art galleries are located around the city, with the Pretoria Art Museum being one not to be missed. Each year, the Pretoria Art Museum plays host to the Sasol New Signatures art prize, which always proves to be something of a crowd puller.

Also of note is the Association of Arts Pretoria, which is a non-profit gallery where many local, up-and-coming South African artists exhibit their array of pieces. Lovers of sculpture would be advised to pay a visit to either the Anton Van Wouw Museum or the University of South Africa Art Gallery (UNISA).




Pretoria Art Galleries: Alette Wessels Kunskamer
Address: Maroelana Centre, 27 Maroelana Street, Maroelana, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 346 0728
Operating as both a commercial gallery and a consultant for art works, the Alette Wessels Kunskamer specialises in all kinds of South African art, ranging from colourful contemporary canvasses to historical and valuable old masters. If you are looking for something in particular and wish to invest in some serious art, this is certainly the place to come.
Pretoria art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00
Pretoria art gallery admission: free

Pretoria Art Galleries: Pretoria Art Museum
Address: Wessels Street / Schoeman Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 344 1807
As well as displaying its permanent collection of South African art, Pretoria's main art gallery hosts temporary exhibitions and is also home to an information centre. The exhibits range from 20th-century pieces by prominent contemporary artists, to Dutch old masters from the 17th century.
Pretoria art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Pretoria art gallery admission: charge

Pretoria Art Galleries: Association of Arts Pretoria (Kunsvereniging)
Address: 171 Mackie Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel : +27 012 346 3100
Known for its innovative visual art and successful fundraising, this organisation was established in the mid-20th century and is located next to the Austin Roberts bird sanctuary attraction. A number of well-supported events take place each year at the Association of Arts Pretoria, including both the PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor awards and also the ABSA Atelier competition.
Pretoria art gallery open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:30 to 13:00
Pretoria art gallery admission: free

Pretoria Art Galleries: Anton Van Wouw Museum
Address: 299 Clark Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel: +27 012 460 7422
Part of the city's very own University of Pretoria, this gallery was formerly the residence and studio of acclaimed Dutch sculptor Anton Van Wouw (1862 to 1945), who is said to be nothing short of the father of South African sculpture. Those visiting the Anton Van Wouw Museum will find some 60 pieces of sculpture, together with pretty gardens and a fish pond. The house itself dates from the late 1930s and is an excellent example of stylish architecture from that period.
Pretoria art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Pretoria art gallery admission: free

Pretoria Art Galleries: University of South Africa Art Gallery (UNISA Art Gallery)
Address: 5th floor, Theo Van Wyk Building, University of South Africa, Unisa Street, Pretoria, South Africa, ZA
Tel. +27 012 429 6823
The University of South Africa Art Gallery is often better known as simply the UNISA Art Gallery and is located within the Theo Van Wijk Building, being founded in the early sixties. Home to a surprisingly impressive permanent collection of over 100 modern sculptures and art works from around South Africa, the UNISA also hosts various temporary exhibitions, art-related events and presentations.
Pretoria art gallery open: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Pretoria art gallery admission: free

 
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