Exhibitor Info
RMB Latitudes
31 May-2 June 2024
Shepstone Gardens
10 Hope Road, Mountain View, Johannesburg, South Africa
RMB Latitudes is an indoor-outdoor art experience aimed at celebrating the creative spirit, fostering new relationships, connecting artists and galleries to buyers and the public, and creating new opportunities.
Applications are closed for 2024 but please reach out with any queries to info@latitudes.online
About the Event
RMB Latitudes launched in May 2023 as a new fair for contemporary art from Africa. Drawing a diverse audience to Johannesburg’s iconic Shepstone Gardens, the message was clear: There is appetite for a re-envisioned, immersive zone of creative exchange for the art community.
Our mission is to create a transformed, collaborative and uniquely African art ecosystem. One which is inclusive, accessible and uniquely African.
In response to the unique venue, central to the curation of the 2024 edition is sculpture, as well as solo and duo artist presentations. In addition to traditional art fair booths, galleries, curators and artists will be encouraged to create their own unique exhibition spaces, in response to the unexpected and intimate venue.
“What an incredible fair – I came away feeling inspired by the elegant experience, the beautiful venue, the professional team, and most importantly, delighted with our sales and high-calibre new contacts.” – Angela Shaw, Director, KZNSA Gallery
Fact Sheet
Applications
Applications open 23 August 2023
Application close 15 November 2023
Feedback will be communicated via email in December 2023
Fair dates
Wednesday 29 May 2024: RMB client vernissage – Invitation only
Thursday 30 May 2024: Vernissage – Invitation only
Friday 31 May 2023: Open to public
Saturday 1 June 2024: Open to public
Sunday 2 June 2024: Open to public
Fair categories
Solo - single artist presentation
Duo - duo artist presentation
Outdoor sculpture presentation
Contemporary
Editions
Special Projects
Fair rates
Stands are charged at an average of R2,000-R2,500/m2 ex VAT, dependant on location within the fair.
For application purposes, stands are sized at:
- Small (<10m2)
- Medium (10m2-30m2)
- Large (>30m2)
Successful applicants will work closely with the Latitudes team to design a space suitable for their exhibition requirements.
The Fair will also be presented online, on Latitudes.
Exhibitors can apply for an online booth only, for a fee of R5,000 ex VAT.
Client entertainment opportunities
The unique and spectacular indoor-outdoor venue of RMB Latitudes 2024 provides the ideal setting for bespoke client entertainment. Latitudes will be in touch with successful applicants to discuss the opportunity to host bespoke brunches and lunches for clients. These will be costed separately, according to each exhibitor’s requirements.
About Latitudes
About Latitudes
Latitudes launched as a physical art fair in 2019, and has since evolved into an integral player in the African art industry. The female-led team runs an online marketplace for art from Africa, a physical art fair, a series of mentorship programmes and an art award, all with the common goal of creating voices for independent artists and connecting artists with collectors. Latitudes challenges how art can be seen, experienced, and purchased, making the process more inclusive, less intimidating, and ultimately enjoyable for collectors.
RMB Latitudes 2023
RMB Latitudes launched in May 2023 as a new fair for contemporary art from Africa. Drawing a diverse audience to Johannesburg’s iconic Shepstone Gardens, the message was clear: There is appetite for a re-envisioned, immersive zone of creative exchange for the art community.
Our mission: To create a transformed, collaborative and uniquely African art ecosystem. One which is inclusive, accessible and uniquely African.
- 40 galleries, from 12 different countries
- 250 artists
- R8 917 676 in media value
- 7000 visitors. Tickets sold out pre-event.
- 2 opening nights with targeted exposure to high-net-worth individuals
“With tickets selling out, there was a sense in the air that this was a must-do event, which is extraordinary, given it was the inaugural one.” – Sunday Times
“I felt like I had stepped into another world. RMB Latitudes gave me hope for South Africa again.” – Fair visitor
“A triumph, RMB Latitudes is set to be a new Johannesburg institution.” – Mark Read, Director, Everard Read Gallery
Latitudes Art Fair 2019
Latitudes launched in September 2019 as a new fair for contemporary art from Africa. Drawing a diverse audience to Sandton’s Nelson Mandela Square, the message was clear. There is appetite for a re-envisioned zone of creative exchange for the art community. One which is inclusive, immersive and innovative. Latitudes Art Fair 2019 took a lateral and flexible approach to mediating art, in which artists, galleries, independent curators, online entities and institutions were regarded as equally viable applicants.
- 24 exhibitors
- 6000 visitors
- R9M in media value
"Fresh, focused, an unforgettable experience.” – Tawane Kupe, Vice Chancellor, University of Pretoria
“The fair had an incredible energy. The kid's programme was testament to its inclusivity and the team has been a pleasure to work with." – Valerie Kabov, gallerist, Zimbabwe
“We met new and significant buyers from institutions and foreigners. What an incredible first edition!" – Daudi Karungi, Gallerist, Uganda
"Latitudes Art Fair had an intimate and positive energy. We were impressed by the educational programme and were thrilled to be able to contribute to the children's print workshops. Their marketing presence was phenomenal and the inclusion of independent artists was refreshing." – David Krut, gallerist
About RMB
RMB Latitudes is sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is a leading African Corporate and Investment Bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups (by market capitalisation) in Africa – FirstRand Bank Limited. We offer our clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions.
As the Corporate and Investment arm of FirstRand Bank Limited (which is wholly owned by FirstRand Limited), we have access to a network of retail banks in 25 African countries, including representative offices and branches in the UK, India and China.
RMB has a long-standing history with creative economy from the visual arts to music. The bank is committed to developing talent across multiple disciplines and we are proud of the role art plays in shaping our society.
For more information please visit: rmb.co.za
Contact Us
Exhibitor enquiries:
info@latitudes.online
Partnerships and sponsorships:
Lucy MacGarry
lucy@latitudes.online
Roberta Coci
roberta@latitudes.online
Advertising opportunities
Chelsea Selvan
chelsea@latitudes.online
