(Gloria Hoff. Pic
supplied)
After 55 years of extraordinary service, dedication, and care, the KZNSA bids a heartfelt farewell to Gloria Hoff, who will retire from her role at the KZNSA Shop at the end of January, 2026.
Tribute from the
Gallery:
Gloria’s remarkable contribution has left an indelible mark on the organisation and all who have had the pleasure of working with her. We also celebrate Gloria’s 85th birthday on Friday, January 16, 2026, marking a remarkable career and legacy.
Gloria’s contribution to the KZNSA is immeasurable. From joining Council in the 1970s to founding the KZNSA Shop in 1989, she has been a driving force behind the KZNSA’s sustainability and spirit. Her vision, entrepreneurial acumen and deep belief in handcrafted work transformed the shop into a vital income stream and a much-loved destination with an international reputation.
Beyond her achievements, Gloria is known and cherished for her generosity, kindness and unwavering commitment to people - nurturing artists, mentoring colleagues and building lasting relationships with our suppliers and customers alike. Even after lockdown, she returned to help rebuild the shop, generously giving her time and expertise to ensure its future.
Gloria has witnessed and shaped multiple eras of the KZNSA, leaving an indelible mark on the institution we know and are today. We thank her, and the Hoff family, for their decades of service, passion and care.
Gloria, your legacy lives on in every corner of the KZNSA Shop and in the many lives you have touched. We wish you a joyful and richly deserved retirement.
We have a dedicated tribute book available to write in at the gallery desk – please add memories and experiences you've shared, plus any images, or words of thanks and good wishes for our precious Gloria. For those that can’t contribute in person – please see the Google Form in our bio.
Gloria’s last day at the KZNSA is Sunday February 1, 2026, and a public event to honour her will be held on the 15th April, details to be confirmed closer to the time.
The KZNSA Gallery is situated at 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, in Durban. More information on 031 277 1705 or cell 082 220 0368 or visit www.kznsagallery.co.za
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