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FESTIVALS IN and AROUND CAPE TOWN
THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ART FESTIVAL
The International Public Art Festival (IPAF) takes place in Salt River, Cape Town. Now before
you think Cape Town’s art scene is getting a little crowded, think again, there is still a lot of
space for growth … thousands of metres of outdoor space to be painted, in fact.
The IPAF acts as the opening of Art Month in Cape Town.
An initiative by NGO BAZ-ART, this unique event showcases the best local and
international mural artists. Adding to the 100 murals already painted, artists will create
giant artworks on walls in Salt River for the benefit of the community and visitors to enjoy
and learn about. The festival will be the launchpad for a number of programmes, including
community gardens, art classes for children, support for spin-off businesses and other
interventions aimed at the community.
IPAF provides a platform for the public to come and see art while it also connects
international and local artists with communities in a meaningful and interactive way.
Attendance is free. There are guided tours, workshops and members of the public are able
to see local and international artists in action as they produce their works.
(Artlink 2020)
FESTIVALS IN and AROUND CAPE TOWN
THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ART FESTIVAL
The International Public Art Festival (IPAF) takes place in Salt River, Cape Town. Now before
you think Cape Town’s art scene is getting a little crowded, think again, there is still a lot of
space for growth … thousands of metres of outdoor space to be painted, in fact.
The IPAF acts as the opening of Art Month in Cape Town.
An initiative by NGO BAZ-ART, this unique event showcases the best local and
international mural artists. Adding to the 100 murals already painted, artists will create
giant artworks on walls in Salt River for the benefit of the community and visitors to enjoy
and learn about. The festival will be the launchpad for a number of programmes, including
community gardens, art classes for children, support for spin-off businesses and other
interventions aimed at the community.
IPAF provides a platform for the public to come and see art while it also connects
international and local artists with communities in a meaningful and interactive way.
Attendance is free. There are guided tours, workshops and members of the public are able
to see local and international artists in action as they produce their works.
(Artlink 2020)
