Exhibitions

Time and Tide: Expressions of Hermanus and the Coastal Overberg
Venue: FynArts Gallery
Curated by Strauss & Co, this exhibition explores the artistic heritage and contemporary expression of the Overberg region.

Reappearing Forms
Venue: Windsor Hotel
A curated ceramics exhibition featuring 32 artists exploring the evolving language of form.

Unearthed
Venue: Overstrand Education Hub
Curated by Dal Botha, this exhibition reflects on themes of memory, history, and rediscovery.

Sculptures @ The Wine Glass
Venue: The Wine Glass
A group exhibition of smaller sculptural works by artists associated with Sculpture on the Cliffs.

Public Art & Installations

Sculpture on the Cliffs
Venue: Gearing’s Point
Opening: 6 June 2026 at 11:00
Curated by Strijdom van der Merwe, this outdoor exhibition presents large-scale contemporary sculpture in a dramatic coastal setting.

Sculptors’ Legacy Walk
Location: High Street, Hermanus
A permanent public sculpture walk featuring works by artists connected to Sculpture on the Cliffs.

Talks

Time and Tide: Expressions of Hermanus and the Coastal Overberg
Venue: Hermanus Municipal Auditorium
Date: 11 June 2026
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
A talk by Ian Hunter of Strauss & Co offering insight into the region’s artistic landscape.
Tickets: R150 | R120 (Early Bird)

Gallery & Studio Programme

A network of galleries and studios across Hermanus present independent exhibitions as part of the festival, including:

• Artists @ The Quay
• FynArts Gallery
• Gallop Hill Gallery
• Geta Finlayson Art Studio
• Hermanus Photographic Society (Municipal Banqueting Hall)
• Intethe Gallery
• Juli Jana
• Lembu Gallery
• Liesel Hibbert
• Pieter Vermaak Art Studio
• The Jewellery System
• Walker Bay Modern Art
• Ataraxia Wine Estate
• Spookfontein
• Creation Wine Farm

These exhibitions collectively showcase painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and jewellery, reflecting the diversity and depth of contemporary South African artistic practice.