/ Current Exhibitions

North Gallery

Ikebana .... with a touch of red An exhibition by the Ohara School of lkebana South Africa
South African Chapter

7 to 14 November 2025

Among Japan's traditional arts, Ikebana, or flower arrangement, remains highly popular today. Although it dates back centuries, Ikebana has moved from its historic place in the "tokonoma" alcove to modern settings like offices, shopping centres, hotels, and public spaces. Using a range of plant materials, Ikebana highlights nature's beauty and seasonal changes. As lifestyles have evolved, both professionals and amateurs now enjoy this art form widely.

Main Gallery

MINI MASTERS
1 November to 22 November 2025

An intimate showcase called Mini Masters at the Association of Arts Pretoria will be opened by Kevin Collins, Chairperson of Ceramics Southern Africa, on Saturday 1 November 2025 at 11:00. It will be open to the public until 22 November.

It will display the power of scale, presenting the work of great masters in miniature: refined, original artworks crafted in small format. Each of the artists has been invited to exhibit three small-scale pieces, representing a wide variety of artistic mediums and styles. Though modest in scale, these works carry a powerful presence, distilling vision and artistry into concentrated form.

For collectors and art enthusiasts it is a rare opportunity to encounter and acquire exceptional artworks in an accessible and highly collectible form. Inviting one to look closer, the Mini Masters exhibition proves that great art transcends size. In total 42 artists are participating, promising an exciting and varied collection.

The Association of Arts Pretoria – always at the forefront of the latest developments.

Gallery Chaton

Willie van Rensburg

Opening on Saturday 8 November at 10:30 for 11:00 at the Association of Arts Pretoria is a collection of works by Willie van Rensburg. These are all works on paper. The exhibition will be opened by Leon Cronjé and can be seen until 22 November.

Willie van Rensburg was born in 1963 and spent his childhood years in Vanderbijlpark where he matriculated at Transvalia High School in 1981. From there he went on to obtain his National Diploma in Graphic Design at the Vaal Triangle Technicon. He then re-located to Pretoria in 1994 where he is still currently residing.

In his work Willie prefers to use acrylic, oils and mixed media. His style is impressionistic in essence, yet bold with the use of vivid colours. He favours African inspired themes but also indulges his passion for the naïve and naïve ethnic style.

His works ranges in size from miniatures to large canvases and it is noticeable in his work that he’s strongly influenced by his graphic design background. Over the years he has held many successful solo and group exhibitions countrywide.

Be sure not to miss this celebration of colour and shape at the Arts Association Pretoria.