Lois Bloch

Lois is an Educational Psychologist, working in a local Primary School. Her passion is to facilitate creative spaces in which children access their own magic and confidence. Having worked with her own Art processes for many years, she strives to bring new ideas and to break through self-limiting beliefs about how Art manifests on the page.

Asemahle Nadopi

I have both a National Diploma & an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts obtained from Walter Sisulu University and have PGCE from the University of Cape Town.
I am a passionate and dedicated Visual Arts teacher with experience in guiding learners to explore their creativity, develop technical skills, and engage critically with art theory. Skilled at creating inclusive, engaging, and hands-on learning environments that encourage learners to express themselves while understanding broader social, cultural, and historical contexts of art.

Anthony Cawood

Anthony is an artist and art facilitator working with various outreach projects throughout the last two decades. Anthony has also worked with Ruth Prowse School of Art, Thupelo, Triangle Tanzania, Zeitz MOCAA, Bag Factory and Greatmore studios. Anthony has exhibited his own work at the AVA, Irma Stern Museum, SMAC and more.

Indiego Botha

Indiego Botha is a non-binary artist based in Cape Town, working primarily in printmaking. Originally a poet, they fuse spoken word with visual art to create Afrocentric, spiritual pieces that explore the mysteries of reality and spirituality.  Trained in art and design, specializing in printmaking, graphic design, drawing, and art history – Indiego now works at the Centre for Art Education at Zeitz MOCAA and with the Orange Art Project. They also design pearl-adorned fashion garments, one of which debuted at Men’s Fashion Week 2024, marking their entry into fashion as an extension of their artistic practice.

Xabiso Nobathana

Selvin November

Selvin is a painter who creates work centred on themes of globalisation, identity and memory. Selvin’s first memory of art comes from when he was 7 years old. He quickly realised the value of art to inspire people, and carries that passion with him when teaching.

Akhona Mposelwa

Akhona is a dedicated Community Art Facilitator who is passionate about empowering children’s emotional well-being through the transformative power of art. Her mission is to provide a safe, creative space for children to explore, express, and strengthen their emotional foundation, paving the way for a brighter, more confident future.

Josi Frater

Josi Frater loves bright colours. She has been attending art and craft classes after work for years. She is grateful to the children, their friendship and the way they teach her about art.

Alungile Dyantyi

Alungile Dyantyi is an emerging South African visual artist based in Cape Town who is passionate about creating in pencil, portraits and drawings.
He grew up in one of the Home from Home cluster homes, and has returned as a mentor .
He trained/learned art & craft in Lathi-tha School of Skills and had a graphic design short course in Learn to Earn.
He was part of Ruth Prowse School of Art Outreach program and was chosen to join the City of Cape Town Emerging Artists Program exhibition.

Pia Truscott

Pia Truscott joined OAP in early 2026. Pia is a creative mentor within the Orange Art Project network of artists and facilitators.
She helps create supportive environments where children feel encouraged to express themselves and build confidence through art.
Her contribution strengthens the projects commitment to creative care and community-based arts education.

Nomusa (Musa) Mtshali

Nomusa (Musa) Mtshali joined OAP in 2021. Nomusa is a practising artist who contributed to OAP in the early inception stage and continues to work as an Artist-Mentor. Her ongoing involvement reflects Orange Art Project’s commitment to engaging practising artists in community arts education.

Asanda Javuza

Asanda Javuza joined OAP in early 2026. Asanda is an arts educator and creative mentor who facilitates weekly visual arts activities with children and youth through the Orange Art Project. She creates engaging, inclusive learning environments that encourage creativity, communication and confidence.
Her work combines classroom teaching with community-based creative mentorship.