24 - 26 October 2025
Solo Studios – Intimate Art Encounters
Solo Studios in the Riebeek Valley is an intimate and immersive arts event that offers a rare glimpse into the creative heart of this picturesque region. Held annually, it brings together a vibrant community of established and emerging artists who open their private studios - and galleries - to the public, inviting art lovers into their personal creative spaces. This unique “Art on Exhibition, Artists at Work” concept allows visitors not only to view and purchase exceptional pieces but also to engage directly with the artists, gaining insight into their inspirations, techniques, and processes. Beyond the studios, the event features curated group exhibitions, live music performances, and collaborative experiences that celebrate the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
Set against the scenic beauty and warm hospitality of the Riebeek Kasteel & Riebeek West, Solo Studios offers more than just an art showcase — it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. The event draws visitors from across the country and beyond, eager to explore the valley’s charming towns, taste local wines, and indulge in exceptional culinary experiences. Special events like A Long Table dinners, exclusive wine pairings, and live performances add to the festival’s allure, creating a multisensory journey through art and culture. With its intimate scale and curated quality, Solo Studios has become a highlight on the South African arts calendar, offering a truly distinctive and memorable experience.
We are currently in the curatorship process for Solo Studios 2025, and the website will be updated soon with exciting new details!
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In the heart of the Swartland, where the mountains cast long shadows over vineyards and veld, Solo Studios awakens like a dream woven in color and light. Artists throw open their doors, inviting the curious and the kindred to step inside their sanctuaries of creation. Here, the scent of oil paint lingers in the air, the hum of chisels against wood sings softly, and canvases whisper secrets of untold journeys. Each piece, a heartbeat—each space, a portal into the soul of the maker.
Solly Smook
Wanderers drift through sun-dappled streets, drawn by the pulse of artistry that thrums beneath the village’s skin. Every doorway leads to a story, every brushstroke an offering to those who pause long enough to listen. Conversations flow like wine, rich with meaning, as hands trace the curves of sculptures and eyes drink in the poetry of pigments. The divide between artist and admirer dissolves, leaving only the shared wonder of creation unfolding in real-time.
Sharon Bischoff
As dusk settles, the golden light spills through windows, casting long silhouettes of easels and ink-stained hands. The air hums with the laughter of strangers who have become friends, the gentle clink of glasses raised in celebration. Music drifts between the galleries, mingling with the echoes of inspiration sparked and carried forward. In this moment, the world beyond Riebeek Kasteel ceases to exist—only the art, the artists, and the alchemy of their union remain.
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Riaan van Zyl
When the last notes fade and the village exhales, a quiet reverence lingers in the wake of creativity spent and spirits lifted. Solo Studios is not merely an event but a living, breathing entity—a place where art is not just seen but felt, where time bends to honor the act of making. And as the artists close their doors once more, the echoes of their work remain, etched into the walls, the streets, and the hearts of those who walked beside them.
Emma Willemse