How can an artist join the platform?

Artists can apply through Martin Ntshuntshe at martin@africanartgroup.org or info@africanartgroup.org.

African Art Group

Updated 3 months ago

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Celebrating African heritage through visual art

Cape Town, Western Cape

African Art Group (africanartgroup.org) is a non-profit initiative dedicated to promoting the talents and artwork of selected African artists through a virtual platform. The platform celebrates and preserves Africa and African heritage through visual art, championing both established and new talent in an accessible, inclusive, and transparent approach. It is managed by African ACES (the African Arts, Culture, Education & Sports Trust), a registered NPO (Reg. No. IT 498/2012, NPO Reg. No: 137-641) based in Cape Town. The platform features artists working in painting, drawing, ceramics, collage, mixed media, and sculpture. Funding has been provided with assistance from the National Arts Council and the National Lotteries Commission. African Art Group aims to become the leading not-for-profit art platform for Southern African cultural artists.

Location

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Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Services

Online Art Gallery

Browse original artworks by selected Southern African artists across multiple categories.

Artist Profiles & Videos

Explore in-depth artist profiles, video interviews, and exhibition highlights.

Artwork Sales

Purchase original artworks directly through the platform via the contact page.

Artist Applications

Established and emerging African artists can apply to be featured on the platform.

Posts by African Art Group

Why South Africa Needs a Dedicated Platform for Cultural Artists

Most South African artists never see the inside of a commercial gallery. African Art Group exists to give established and emerging cultural artists from across the continent a single, transparent, artist-friendly platform that pays them properly and grows their audience.

15 May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. African Art Group is managed by the African Arts, Culture, Education & Sports Trust, a registered NPO (NPO Reg. No: 137-641) funded in part by the National Arts Council and National Lotteries Commission.

Yes. Contact the team via the details on the contact page at africanartgroup.org to enquire about purchasing available artworks.

Artists can apply through Martin Ntshuntshe at [email protected] or [email protected].

The platform features painting and drawing, ceramics, collage and mixed media, and sculpture.