Solo Studios 2025 brings art to life

SOLO Studios 2025, an arts festival, returns to the scenic Riebeek Valley from October 24 to 26, offering a unique opportunity to experience the intimate connection between artist and audience.

- ANITA NKONKI

Over the weekend, more than 60 artists will open their studios in Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, sharing their work, creative processes, and personal insights in an immersive celebration of art and culture.

Having become a key event in the South African art scene, this year's platform offers immersive studio visits, curated exhibitions, food experiences, and live music, promising a weekend of inspiration and artistic celebration.

Ashley Stone, co-owner and co-project manager of Solo Studios, tells the Saturday Star about the essence of the festival, highlighting how many dub it as their home.

"Those of us lucky to live and work in this picturesque valley know how inspiring it is, especially to creative people. Solo Studios is an exciting opportunity for our artists to directly share how this inspiration takes form, and for visitors to acquire artwork with a personal connection, along with a healthy dose of country living."