Projects
Where we’ve been, what we’re working on, and what’s next, with a way to get involved at every stage.
Open call, entries close 16 November 2026
In the Open
An open call for South African artists to exhibit in public space along the Sea Point Promenade.
In collaboration with Discovery, Orms, SJ Artists and Jasper & Jute
Open call details and how to applyCommunity mural, Saturday 21 November 2026
Women For Change community mural
A community-driven mural on the ocean-facing wall and two smaller side walls of the electrical building by Rocklands beach, created through community participation and timed with the Women For Change national shutdown.
Exhibition, November to December 2026
The Art of Photography
Our annual photography exhibition returns to the Sea Point Promenade with 20 photographic panels and two information panels, refreshing the display as three existing exhibitions are replaced.
In collaboration with Orms, Canon and SJ Artists
Exhibition, November to December 2026
Protect the West Coast
20 panels and two information panels highlighting the environmental concerns around mining along the West Coast, to raise awareness and encourage public engagement with protecting this unique coastline.
Visit protectthewestcoast.orgIn progress
District Six School Mural for Rahmaniyeh Primary
A mural collaboration with a local school, currently in progress.
In collaboration with Otto Foundation and The Maak
In progress
Rest and Joy
Our Breaking Bridge Barriers project, working with the City of Cape Town to deliver the first permitted bridge mural.
What’s next
New projects will be announced here first. Follow @publicartcapetown to hear about them as they happen.
Planned, November 2027
Current Culture
A public art festival focused on ocean conservation along the Sea Point Promenade. The ambition is to refresh all the murals along the Promenade within one week, with a possible new sculpture and a replacement panel exhibition of 20 artworks.
A dedicated festival hub could host panel discussions, Q&As, artist meet-and-greets, film screenings and guided art tours. The final scope depends on the funding secured and the necessary approvals.
Proposed, 2028 to 2033
The Ground Between: Company’s Garden Sculpture Programme
A proposed programme of contemporary sculpture in the Company’s Garden, beginning with an exhibition of six to eight works in 2028. It would create a curated outdoor sculpture route connecting the Iziko South African National Gallery, the Iziko South African Museum and the Iziko Slave Lodge.
Presented by Art Meets Place, led by Andrea Lewis (Iziko Museums of South Africa) and Shani Judes (PACT)
Ways to invest: loan a work, donate a work, commission a work, or support the programme.
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Past projects
Our archive is on its way. Completed projects will be added here, with photos, partners and outcomes.