Annual Fundraising Auction

This March, Art School Africa presents its inaugural Annual Fundraising Auction at The President Hotel, an intimate and purposeful evening uniting collectors and leading contemporary artists from South Africa in support of a shared vision: turning learning into livelihoods.

The auction will feature a carefully curated selection of smaller works and works on paper by some of South Africa’s leading contemporary artists, including Mmangaliso Nzuza, Brett Seiler, Boemo Diale, and Zarah Cassim. Together, these works offer both new and seasoned collectors an exciting and accessible point of entry into developing a meaningful collection. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences, including a private once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience through the city of Cape Town with Chef Ollie Swart and Ivor Jones of Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia.

The evening will include a refined selection of canapés by The President Hotel, complemented by drinks from Graham Beck, Conte Camillo Negroni, and Cape Saint Blaize Distillery, culminating in a live dessert installation by Annalize Catering.

Proceeds from the auction will directly support Art School Africa’s 2026 educational programme, mentorship initiatives, and exhibitions, including practical workshops centred on professional art practice, the Ambassador Programme connecting emerging practitioners with industry networks, and exhibitions that create critical market access points for early-career artists.

Building on its collaboration with The President Hotel, host of the 2025 Summer Exhibition Between Place & People, this event continues a shared commitment to supporting local creativity.

Tickets are all-inclusive and include a guided auction experience, alongside the opportunity to engage with artists, industry leaders, and fellow collectors invested in shaping the future of contemporary art from Africa.