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. Past projects have included the raffling of miniature artworks in the Tiny Art Gallery, auctioning of artist-decorated ceramic rabbits, and selling of original artist posters. 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”
This year’s Give Back project
In 2025, the proceeds from our Give Back Project will once again support 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 will also be able to view the creative community project funded by our Give Back Project. Led by local mosaic artist Reagan Rubain, this project brings skill-sharing, community employment, and public space upliftment into focus. Local residents have been participating in the project, learning mosaic techniques while contributing to a new permanent artwork in the neighbourhood.
You’ll find it on this year’s event map under Public Art.
How to Participate
1. Buy a raffle ticket
Visitors to Open Studios Kommetjie can support this year’s Give Back Project by participating in a raffle in which they stand the chance of winning one of the original artworks generously donated by our artists. Tickets can be bought online by clicking the button below, on our social media accounts, as well as at the main hub, artist studios, and HopeTown shop on Imhoff Farm.
2. Buy an artwork poster
We are also selling collectable event posters in support of the Give Back Project’s two causes. This year, the poster features one of guest artist Cathy Layzell’s paintings. Posters may be bought at the individual studios and at the main hub, where a limited number will also be available framed.
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.
