The premier art destination of the Southern Overberg
2013 Art Route Dates:
Sat and Sun
6 & 7 april
12 & 13 september
Twice a year the artists of Baardskeeredersbos open their studios and homes. Who can resist a peek into the creative space of an artist ? The beautiful wide open countryside of the Southern Overberg lends itself to this picturesque event, where visitors can take a gentle walk to artists' exhibiting inside the village and a leisurely drive along rural roads to those who live on farms and small holdings just outside. In its fourth year, the art route has gone from strength to strength, proving an extremely popular cultural event. Art lovers are invited to meet the painters, photographers, sculptors and crafts-people, learn about their skills and experience the surroundings that provide the source of their creations. Culture is mixed with the delights of living in the country, intimate gardens, homegrown produce, fynbos flowers, village folk, majestic skies, sweeping mountains and landscapes, farm environments, animals - cats, dogs, cows horses, donkeys, pigs, chickens and geese... Nourishment for the body and soul, the Baardskeerdersbos Art Route combines high quality art with an unabashed pleasure at the joys of rural life.
Over a dozen solo exhibitions - across a broad spectrum, with the focus on nature and rural subjects
A very privileged and personal glimpse into rural artists' lives
Most artists exhibit in their own homes and studios - a very real treat!
Only open three times a year: Autumn, Spring and New Year
Unpretentious and unique village and surroundings
Food and refreshments offered at local pubs and great coffee or veggie meals at some homes
Road recently tarred from Gansbaai (halfway) scenic circular journey possible in and out
Great place to unwind and spend the whole weekend exploring the surrounds with a variety of accommodation offered in and around
Many local stories and characters
Interesting and varied scenery, pastoral, fynbos, variety of farm animals, rare blue crane, tortoises and snakes
Safe and gentle - park your car and touch the earth
Children friendly
A place where conversations flow
Links and Blogs
http://www.baardskeerdersbos.blogspot.com



