Bag Factory

bag factory artists’ studios is an independent non-profit organisation, providing interactive studio space for practicing visual artists where the exchange of ideas is encouraged and stimulated. it achieves its aims through resident artist studios, international residencies, exhibitions, curatorial development, specialist skills workshops and audience outreach. the bag factory has been supporting and promoting the visual arts in south africa since 1991. it is affiliated with the international triangle network. through its various programmes, it aims to address the needs of local artists, promote the visual arts in south africa, and encourage international networking and learning by exchange. the building contains 17 professional artist studios, a fine art lithography printing studio, as well as a workshop and exhibition space.