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Tatham Art Gallery
Serving Msunduzi through the Visual Arts
The Tatham Art Gallery, one of the major art museums in South Africa, dates back to 1903. Situated in Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, the Tatham Art Gallery serves the Msunduzi region through the Visual Arts.
September to December 2009 Calender
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Collection
The Tatham Art Gallery holds an Art Collection that contains significant British and French artworks dating back to the 18th century. Its South African art collection is focused on, but not exclusive to, the art of KwaZulu-Natal.
Exhibitions
The Tatham Art Gallery hosts a range of Art Exhibitions. These include travelling and researched exhibitions as well as exhibitions initiated by the Gallery based on works in the permanent collection.
Publications
Storm in the Wheatfield by Brendan Bell provides fascinating insight into how and why a public art collection was established in Pietermaritzburg, from its founding by Mrs Ada Tatham in 1903 to the end of Miss Valerie Leigh's tenure as Curator in 1974.
The Schreiner Gallery
The Schreiner Gallery is an exhibition space, available on application, where local artists can exhibit solo or group exhibitions. The space is allocated until the end of 2010 but we welcome proposals for exhibitions in 2011.
The Gallery Shop
The Gallery shop stocks high quality works by local crafters. It is an ideal place to find unique presents and original collectables.
Articles
A selection of current and archival articles from the Tatham Art Gallery. These articles provide a historical and contemporary perspective on the Gallery and the visual arts in KwaZulu-Natal.
FOTAG
The Friends of the Tatham Art Gallery support the Tatham through organizing events and raising funds for aquisitions