About the Friends

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Founded in 1968 the Friends (FONG) have been instrumental in acquiring important art works, sponsoring several innovative educational programmes and promoting the National Gallery in a variety of ways.

Friends activities include regular lectures, studio visits, exhibition walkabouts and opportunities to meet artists working and exhibiting in and around Cape Town

The Friends'  Secretary, Lizzie O'Hanlon can be contacted at the the Friends office at the South African National Gallery from 10:00-15:00, Tuesday to Thursday.