PRESERVING CAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION

Our Mission

Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) is a registered non-profit organization that preserves Cape heritage and culture by exploring visual art and history through education. OCTH reclaims the narrative of Cape Town’s diverse heritage and cultures by 'decolonizing the art world' through accessibility and storytelling.

Our mission is to preserve the heritage and culture of the Cape by exploring visual art and history through educational and youth-focused initiatives. Reclaiming the narrative of Cape Town’s diverse heritage by 'decolonizing the art world' to enhance accessibility and storytelling. We are committed to empowering communities and marginalized artists by showcasing their artwork in engaging exhibitions and across our platforms. Through the power of education and artistic expression, we seek to motivate future generations to recognize the importance of their cultural heritage and to actively preserve it, ensuring that these tales echo through time.

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At the heart of every successful nonprofit lies a Board of Directors committed to implementing best practice policies and procedures. These policies play a crucial role in ensuring the Board stays informed about the organization's progress, promotes accountability, and aids in making decisions that benefit the organization. Policies represent one of the many layers of regulations that govern our nonprofit, and the absence of well-defined policies and procedures can lead to inconsistencies in operations, which can hinder teamwork, productivity, and efficiency. It is essential for the organization to focus on developing these frameworks to ensure satisfaction and maintain trust among stakeholders.

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The Guest: Bo-Kaap Barakah

The Guest: Bo-Kaap Barakah

Learn more about Bo-Kaap in The Archives or follow our social media @ourcaptownheritage to read our feature called 'History of Bo-Kaap', which compliments our exhibition “The Guest: Bo-Kaap Barakah”

Artwork accompanied with audio.

Embrace the opportunity to connect with the artwork on a profound level. By tuning into the story linked to the photograph, you unlock a deeper layer of meaning, enriching your visit and leaving a lasting impression.

Artist: Yasser Booley

Date: 5-14 December 2024 (extended)

Venue: Habitus Wellness

61 Loop Street, Cape Town

Blue oval spheres
Orange to blue gradient
Green leaves in mist
White ball on green floor
Microscope bubbles
White flower in pink background
Microscope water bubbles
Woman with flowers in hair
Blue oval spheres
Microscope bubbles
Orange to blue gradient
White flower in pink background
Green leaves in mist
Microscope water bubbles
White ball on green floor
Woman with flowers in hair

  • PRESERVING CAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION

  • EXPLORING HISTORY AND ART THROUGH STORYTELLING, ACCESSIBILITY AND EXHIBITIONS

  • EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED ARTISTS BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTWORK

  • EDUCATING AND INSPIRING COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Explore Our New Store

At the start of October, we launched a brand-new online store featuring limited edition artwork prints by Gary Frier. By November, we expanded our offerings to include A6 Postcards showcasing the vibrant Bo-Kaap, captured by photographer Yasser Booley and in December, we proudly introduce limited edition A4 prints from the exhibition titled The Guest: Bo-Kaap Barakah.

Our sales aim to foster sustainability and further our mission of educating through art, preserving cultural heritage, empowering underrepresented artists, sharing diverse stories, engaging communities and youth, facilitating dialogue, and reclaiming narratives.

We are committed to supporting small businesses and promoting their growth, which is why we partner with a local delivery service, Ish Courier.

We invite you to join us in this exciting journey by purchasing our prints by marginalized artists!

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A6 Bo-Kaap Postcards

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Youth Writing Competition Some of the winners!

For Heritage Month, OCTH collaborated with schools for a youth writing competition. Every week a student's writing piece WON a prize. Encouraging writing skills and empowering students to learn more about cultural heritage and themselves.

We thank our donors: Ish Couriers, author Nadia Kamies, Clarke's Bookshop and Saya Pierce Jones

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"Donating to a meaningful charity organisation relating to heritage, helps express values and builds bridges between cultures; it is a fundamental component of a healthy community. Strengthening communities socially, educationally and economically; and benefits persist even in difficult social and economic times, bringing joy and understanding. It unifies communities and improves individual well-being. It is the pulse of our existence"

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