Cape Town creatives will have the opportunity to sketch, scribble, colour and collaborate on ideas at a unique doodling session on 6 August hosted by the Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI) in partnership with Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2015 competition – the #HYD2015 Doodle Session is part of the CCDI’s Night Market, which has rapidly become
by Karabo Legoabe – Thabo Makhetha is a South African fashion designer and founder of the eponymous fashion label Thabo Makhetha. This tall beautiful young woman, who could easily be mistaken for one of the models she dresses, is no ordinary young artist but an award winning designer and budding entrepreneur recognized as one of
Un-established artists and designers stand a chance to change their careers through financial support, recognition, mentorship and guidance by entering the 2015 PPC Imaginarium Awards. After a successful inaugural competition in 2014, the PPC Imaginarium Awards is back; and is still South Africa’s richest arts and design competition. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sculpture entry by
Invitation and application form for artist-in-residence for ‘Social Fabric’, August to September 2015, Port Elizabeth
The Museum of African Design is the first museum on the African continent dedicated to design. A cultural hub, rather than a collecting institution, “MOAD” devotes itself to exploring the ever-changing African continent and diaspora. The museum is seeking an Exhibitions Associate as well as volunteers.
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards are held annually in recognition and celebration of excellence in South Africa within the arts, culture and creative sectors. ACT is inviting nominations for ImpACT Awards for Young Professionals, sponsored by the Distell Foundation in partnership with Sun International. This year, ACT is pleased to launch a dance
My Body My Space, a new public arts festival in Ekurhuleni supported by Nedbank Arts Affinity and ACT officially begins on Monday the 2nd of February. The festival is coordinated by the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative and sponsored by the National Department of Arts and Culture. It will take place in various key points of
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana has been named the 2014 ImpACT Award winner for Design by the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT). Lesotho-born Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana started her own business in 2009 after graduating from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University with a National Diploma in Fashion Design. Jacques Bessenger, Nolo Phiri, Thabo Makheta-Kwinana & Nkhensani Mdlonzo
ImpACT Awards, sponsored by Distell Foundation, are given annually to honour young artists that have reached a notable level in their careers and public nominations in the categories of Theatre, Visual Art, Design and Music & Singing were invited. The winners of the annual ACT Awards will be announced at the 17th Annual Awards Ceremony
This September British Council Connect ZA, in collaboration with a number of partners, is creating new opportunities and plugging into a range of exciting events. Celebrating innovation and exploring the intersections between arts and the digital space, and writing new South African stories, this September is packed with events from the best young makers and
