The annual Plett Arts Festival is a great opportunity for our talented local artists to showcase work produced over the year. The festival opens on the evening of Friday September 30^th and runs daily until Saturday October 8^th. For more information go to www.pletttourism.co.za

This year, the Arts Association introduces the theme: Beautiful Plett, Local is Lekker, so come and enjoy paintings of the beautiful nature surrounding us: landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna, and even digital art. The good news is that artists are kindly donating income from sales in support of projects initiated by Bitou10 Foundation. Some paintings will be on sale at the giveaway price of R100.00!

Local artists are presently tutoring learners at Plettenberg Bay Secondary School; their work will also be exhibited, with proceeds going directly to these young artists. The Arts Association has donated materials. 

The exhibition will be officially opened on Saturday October 1st, the event to be celebrated with live music performed by the Field Band and the Kwanokuthula Primary School Choir.

Ongoing projects at Plettenberg Bay Secondary School and Kwanokuthula Primary School are sponsored by the Bitou10 Foundation. See www.bitou10foundation.com for further information about this educational initiative.

A silent auction, in which prospective buyers make a written offer, will be ongoing from Saturday through Wednesday, when the results will be announced by our lively auctioneer, Francois Wolfhaardt.

The distinguished artist, William Mwale, invites you to attend his painting demo, starting at 3pm on Wednesday October 5^th. You can watch William complete this work during the afternoon. Bring your children, they will love to see a real life artist at work! William’s painting will be auctioned live by Francois at 5.30pm.  William is notable for his portraits as well as for his renderings of South African wildlife.  

The Piesang Valley Artists Hub will host the Exhibition in the Piesang Valley Community Hall from Saturday October 1^st to Friday October 7^th.  You can watch artists at work every day and you are invited to do some painting yourself, you and your children – no charge!

Bitou 10 is running a grand raffle concurrently with the Festival; all proceeds will go to Bitou 10 Foundation. Exciting prizes have been kindly donated by local businesses.

Purchase your tickets at Piesang Valley Community Hall any time between the evening of September 30^th and October 5^th.

1^st prize is a two night stay for two valued at R6348.00, at the iconic Beacon Isle Hotel.

A wonderful opportunity to recharge your batteries in gorgeous surroundings, right beside the sparkling Indian Ocean.

2^nd prize is a Three Sanctuary Hopper Ticket for four people valued at R3840.00, entrance for Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani.

These three sanctuaries are respectively home to rescued monkeys, birds, leopard, jaguar, tiger and other big cats.

3^rd prize is two vouchers for two people, valued at R1000.00 each, for breakfast and a Swedish massage at The Old Rectory.

A day in this beautifully restored historical home, enjoying a delicious breakfast, followed by a relaxing full body massage.

4^th prize is an Offshore Adventures voucher for two people, valued at R1790.00, to swim with the seals.

An exciting opportunity to engage with wild seals in their home – the warm, blue Indian Ocean.

The Bitou10 Foundation expresses their heartfelt appreciation for the kindness of the above sponsors.

Bitou10 Foundation initiates and supports educational and extension programmes in eleven schools in the Bitou Municipality.

Diarise Saturday, October 1^st at 5 pm for the opening event, and Wednesday, October 5^th from 3 pm for the painting demo and auction. The raffle draw will also take place on Wednesday October 5^th around 5pm.