Die Dorpstraat Galery is situated in the historic Dorp Street in Stellenbosch. Dorp Street was earlier referred to as “the wagon road to the Cape” and is regarded as the oldest residential street in South Africa. Since the late seventeenth century buildings in all major architectural styles were built along the street. Dorp Street is characterized by its oak and plane trees, Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings and is bustling with pubs, cafes, restaurants, antique shops and museums.
The Gallery specialises contemporary South African artists, with a new exhibition every three weeks. They feature South African artworks in all mediums: painting, graphic work, sculpture, ceramic, glass, installation art, textiles and so on. There is also a shop selling glass, jewellery, graphics, paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculptures and African decorative collectables
The Gallery was founded by Christine Smith, a well-known Stellenbosch potter, in 1984. In 2000 Ilse became the sole owner and worked in conjunction with her mother, Roena Griesel, previously Director of the South African Association of Arts, Pretoria.
Open Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 15:00
