René’s painting “He is My Rock and My Fortress- Meiringspoort” was awarded first place in the worldwide International Artist competition for Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes. It will be published in the International Artist magazine #67 June/July 2009.
You can view this artwork in the What’s New and New Paintings sections of the gallery.
My painting “The Brahman Family” is currently on display at The Crake Gallery 34rd Anniversary Exhibition with artists like Peter Bonney, Hannes du Plessis, Dimitri Nikashin, Daan Vermeulen and more. The exhibition will run till the end of April. Crake Gallery, 35a Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg. Telnr. 011 728 3643 or 0832823524
I am preparing to visit the United States of America from the middle of July to end to end of September. The highlight of my trip will be a workshop by world renowned artist Daniel Gerhartz. www.danielgerhartz.com Please feel free to contact me concerning my program and movements for the time that I will be in America.
René will be hosting a workshop for high school children Monday and Tuesday the 29 and 30th of June in Mooikloof, Pretoria. Please contact Ansa Steenkamp for further information or bookings at 0829039623
Please contact René or Johan Steenkamp at 0828528783 for more information.
Sunday 20th June: 12:00 - 16:00
Programme:
12:00 - 12:05 Welcome: Ben to welcome everybody .
12:05 - 13:30 Music: Recital & Vocal (William Warren & Mathys Maree) .
13:30 - 14:00 Present Feature Artist René Snyman Inspiration and Achievement: Winning International Artist Competition - René Discussion on work that is exhibited as well as commissionings - René.
14:00 - 16:00 Individual art discussions
An interpretation of woman through the eyes of 9 South African artists Tuesday, 2 June 18h00. Exhibition will run till the 9th of June. Please contact Gloria for any additional information at Gallery G, ShopG30, Benmore Gardens, Benmore Road, Sandton Tel nr 0118838968, Cell 0832858365
I will be part of The Crake Gallery 33rd Anniversary Exhibition with artists like Peter Bonney, Hannes du Plessis, Dimitri Nikashin, Daan Vermeulen and more. The preview is 27 March 9am-6pm. Exhibition will run tilled 19 April. Crake Gallery, 35a Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg. Telnr. 011 728 3643
René will be presenting demonstration workshops in Drawing, Pastels and Oil at the Ladysmith River Arts and Music Festival the 14th and 15th of June. For bookings please contact Louise 079 291 0760 or Ashley at 083 627 8470.
René will be exhibiting her work at Bovidian Art and Frame at College Square, Bloemfontein. RSVP before 15 May 2008. The exhibition will run from 19th to 30th of May 2008, the gallery opens at 19h00. While in Bloemfontein René will be presenting two workshops, for more information contact Bovidian Art and Frame, Telnr. 051 444 3973.