William Humphreys Art Gallery

22/10/2026

Art Africa conducted an interview with WHAG's Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato, and Anastasia Pather regarding the Mother Tongue exhibition. Read the article using this link!
https://artafricamagazine.org/mother-tongue-painting-in-her-own-words/

21/10/2026

WHAG's Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato, presented today at the LIAS Winter Colloquim 2026/2027, in Lumeberg, Germany! His focus was on the Reconfiguration, Recalibration and Redress of WHAG's Collection: Africa in Conversation with Europe exhibition, on permanent display in the Museum.

We will keep you updated as he continues his Artist Fellowship journey and proudly flies WHAG and South Africa flag high!

15/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Heritage Competition!

Your talent, creativity, and celebration of our rich cultural heritage are truly inspiring.
Keep believing in yourselves, embracing your uniqueness, and celebrating your roots.

*Remember, every effort is a step towards greatness, and every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.*

13/10/2026

09/10/2026

On behalf of WHAG's Council, Management and staff we would like to thank everyone for attending the opening reception of the annual Grade 12 Art exhibition, presented by the Kimberley Art Centre 🎉. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the budding talent and hardwork of our matriculants. The future of South Africa's art industry is bright!

A special thanks to WHAG's Principal Curator of Education and Public Programmes, Hesta Maree, for being the opening speaker and representing the Museum.

The Grade 12 Art exhibition will be on display until 31 October 2026, so don't miss out!

01/10/2026

NOW SHOWING AT WHAG: Evolution of Etchings from WHAG's Permanent Collection, curated by Malikah Meyer! The exhibition showcases WHAG's richly diverse and vast etchings collection, stretching back from the early 60's until last year!

Come and see how the technique, art and style of etchings has evolved over the last 6 decades, with artworks ranging from the legends to emerging artists of the art industry.

The exhibition is on display in the Blue Boy and Ramp galleries!

25/09/2026

NOW SHOWING AT WHAG: Echoing Sounds of Rorke's Drift Art- a Heritage Month Exhibition, curated by Chepape Makgato! The Heritage Month celebrations continue at WHAG as we showcase artworks from our permanent collection that were created by attendees and graduates at Rorke's Drift's ELC Arts and Culture Centre!

The Centre is situated in KwaZulu-Natal, and is a historic institution that transformed modern South African art and provided crucial training for Black artists during apartheid. Come and see artworks from legends such as John Muafangejo, Sam Nhlengethwa, Azaria Mbatha, Pat Mautloa, Charles Nkosi, Thami Jali and many more!

The exhibition is on display until November 2026 in the Temporary Exhibition gallery wing!

22/09/2026

The William Humphreys Art Gallery cordially invites you to the annual Grade 12 Art Exhibition, presented by the Kimberley Art Centre! Come and support the blossoming young talent of Kimberley 🥳

The opening reception takes place on 8 October 2026 at 17:15 for 17:45. See you there!