Sematsatsa Library

We are delighted to be attending this very important event and representing women in the arts, who advocate for more diversity and inclusion in the creative Industries. Thank you to the team for making this possible.

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“Crossroads is not just an exhibition – it’s a dialogue between geographies, languages, and lived histories. We are inviting you to come and listen.”
— Palesa Segomotso Motsumi (

Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, we sincerely ask for your patience to announce a new date for .

Thank you for your understanding.

We are deeply honoured to bring you another performance at with a legend in the making, . Already impressing audiences around the world with her ethereal sound, this jazz vocalist is bringing an exhilarating performance to Cape Town. If you enjoy and revel in the people's music, then you have to join us on 3 July 2025 at ROOM 91, just above the luminous on 91 Breet Street, in the Cape Town CBD. Doors open at 6 pm with a special feature that will blow your mind.

Tickets are available on , and NO tickets will be bought at the door, so make sure you book yours and encourage your friends to book on time. It promises to be a great evening of jazz, good food, and drinks.

This event is brought to you by Sematsatsa Library, ROOM 91, and Gabi Motuba. We are also listed on so make sure you put your bookings in at the restaurant for a bite to eat.

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We would like to wish our sisters in the Arts, and a wonderful year as this May was both their birthdays. May you grow and revel in your own light. Thank you for being larger than life and contributing to our journey since since...

God bless you both and increase your impact.

Our founder, , attended a conference on a very important topic over the weekend wearing our brand new line of merchandise. Pre - order our cotton t-shirt for you or your loved one for R255. DMs are welcome. Whatsapp 0656735607 to order. Go to www.sematsatsalibrary.africa for more on the work we do.

💡Sematsatsa in more than two South African languages means a consummate individual who walks with a certain kind of attitude and class. Are you a Sematsatsa? Grab your t-shirt and let the world know you are!

Art In Jazz Experience curated by Palesa Segomotso Motsumi, in collaboration with various visual storytellers and award-winning- winning jazz vocalist , brings you "Jazz According to the Feminine".A sonically inspired story, building on the huge success of Motuba's contribution to the Contemporary South African Vocal Jazz canon.

Tickets go LIVE tomorrow. Get yours!

For inquiries: [email protected]

is a platform by women, for women, in spirit of women. The Gala Dinner will be presented by Sematsatsa Library in Bloemfontein to fundraise for the annual celebratory dinner that celebrates artists who are women and women - identifying individuals who are in the Visual Arts Sector. The dinner will comprise of a 3 - course meal, an auction of Artworks by women and also a fantastic array of speakers including founder of Sematsatsa Library, , who is also the curator of the annual celebratory dinner with several other partners. This occasion seeks to raise funds to contribute to the work done by women in the sector.

Purchase your tickets on . Link in BIo.

*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the annual Celebratory Dinner, in honour of one of South Africa’s leading woman artists,
whose creativity has made a significant impact on the contemporary art landscape.
The dinner pays homage to Sibande's stellar artistic practice as well as her illustrious career.

Date: 15th August 2024
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Venue: Villa Arcadia, Oxford Road, Parktown, situated in the historic surroundings of what is today the Hollard headquarters where is based. (Safe parking is available).

As a fundraising event, a significant percentage of the proceeds raised will assist two young deserving emerging woman artists mentored by Mary Sibande over the last few years. Ticketd are R1500 per person, including a curated dinner, a gift bag as well as a wonderful array of Art by Mary Sibande.

Kindly RSVP at [email protected] and purchase your ticket on Webtickets. Link is in the bio.

Thank you to our partners , , .africa and . We would also like to thank for their support.

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We are super thrilled to be part of Embedding Impact's journey in hosting the training in Johannesburg (20 - 22 Feb). To be part of the training, email [email protected]

The training is for entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government agencies, changemakers, NGOs, policymakers, impact investors, leaders and social impact practitioners.

A look back at in Kimberly, Northern Cape.