About Art and Artists of South Africa

South Africa's premier online directory of visual artists.

Art and Artists of South Africa is a dedicated platform connecting South African visual artists and art galleries with collectors and art lovers. Our mission is to showcase the incredible depth and diversity of South African art.

Whether you are a collector looking for new talent, a gallery owner promoting your space and exhibitions, an artist seeking visibility, or simply a lover of art, our platform is your gateway to the South African art world.

For Artists

Register your free artist profile today. Upload your artworks, optionally with prices for sale, display them to collectors and buyers, and manage your portfolio from your own dashboard. List your exhibitions, awards, and biography — all in one place. There is no commission on any sale — transactions happen directly between you and the buyer.

Our affordable Premium membership offers enhanced visibility, featured placement on the homepage, boosted visibility in Google search results, and the ability to display contact details so buyers can reach you directly.

Already listed on our directory but haven't claimed your profile yet? Claim your existing profile to take control of your page, update your details, and manage your artworks directly from your own dashboard.

For Galleries

Register your free gallery profile today. Showcase the artists you represent, upload artworks (optionally for sale), promote upcoming exhibitions with dates, times and venue details, and manage everything from your own dashboard. There is no commission on sales — buyers contact you directly.

Our affordable Premium gallery membership unlocks your full contact details and address on your public profile, an enquiry form so collectors can reach you directly, Get-Directions links to your venue, and increased visibility in search.

Already listed on our directory but haven't claimed your gallery yet? Claim your existing gallery to take control of your page, update your details, and manage your artworks and exhibitions directly from your dashboard.

More Than Social Media

Social media is great for visibility, but your art career deserves more than a feed. A post on Instagram disappears in hours. Your profile here is permanent, searchable, and built to present your work with the context it deserves — exhibitions, awards, education, collections, and a full portfolio.

Art and Artists is a community of South African visual artists and galleries, not just a place to post pictures. Our Community Discussion Forum is where artists, gallery owners and art enthusiasts share techniques, discuss exhibitions, exchange ideas, and support one another. It's real conversation, not likes and hashtags.

Collectors and buyers can discover you through our directory, view your work with proper context, and contact you directly — no algorithms deciding who sees your art, no commission on sales, no middleman.

Think of your social media as your marketing channel, and Art and Artists as your professional home. Link to your profile from your Instagram bio, your website, or your email signature — and give people a place to truly explore your work.