Our annual community fundraiser and Give Back Project
The Give Back Project was first established in 2019. Each year since, the artists of Open Studios Kommetjie have joined forces to give back to the community through a dedicated fundraising initiative. By supporting our Give Back Project, you are not merely taking home a piece of art — you are investing in creativity, opportunity, and positive change in our community.
HopeTown, Ocean View – “Life with Passion & Purpose”
In 2025, the proceeds from our Give Back Project once again supported the NPO HopeTown in Ocean View, alongside a local artist-led community project.
HopeTown’s work is invaluable to our area. Through education, skills training, and mentoring, they create opportunities for holistic development that both uplift individuals and strengthen the community. At Imhoff Farm, visitors can explore HopeTown’s shop and workshops, meet the team, and see their inspiring work firsthand.
At the bus stop just outside the farm entrance, visitors can view the creative community project funded by our Give Back Project in 2025. Led by local mosaic artist Reagan Rubain, this project brought skill-sharing, community employment, and public space upliftment into focus. Local residents participated in the project, learning mosaic techniques while contributing to a new permanent artwork in their neighbourhood.
You’ll find it on the 2025 event map under Public Art.
HopeTown is a community of young people who want to change and grow in life.
There is huge unemployment among the young people in Ocean View. Those who have dropped out of school, often have no chance to get a job. HopeTown believes this doesn’t need to be the end.
We want to see them grow in social skills, work ethics, character, teamwork, quality control, self-confidence and to become more job-ready for their next step in life.
Open Studios Kommetjie is actively committed to giving back to our community and working towards building a culture in which creativity is celebrated and accessible to all.
