The conversations begin. 🚀 Episode 1 of NPO Bootcamp: Arts & Culture Edition is now live. What does it mean to advocate for artists, strengthen collective voices and build a more resilient South African creative sector? ACT, in partnership with Tanaka Pictures, is proud to feature Jack Devnarain, actor, communications strategist, Creative Director at
By Heather Dugmore 'For me, things are going exactly as they are meant to – I do what I love every day and grow through it.' An inspiring comment from dancer Marang Gwatyu, the 2022 winner of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship Programme in the performing arts category, funded by Nedbank.
By Heather Dugmore At just 21, visual artist, Sphesihle Hlatshwayo, is already carving out a distinctive place for himself in South Africa's contemporary art landscape. Using an unlikely mix of tissue paper, scraps of wood, candle flame and smoke, he creates portraits that feel both ancient and strikingly modern. A 2023 finalist in the
4 arts entrepreneurs selected for a 90-day investment By Heather Dugmore ‘We draw on creative storytelling in our children’s mother tongues to spark a movement of literacy, learning and belonging. Guided by the South African curriculum framework, we are currently working on translating our first book, Olo’s Dream Adventures, into all 12 official languages and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10 April 2025  Four arts entrepreneurs advance to investment phase of the ACT Thuthukisani Atologa Programme 2025  The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), in partnership with Nedbank and supported by the ICRD Group Foundation, is thrilled to announce the 4 selected participants entering the project implementation and investment
For immediate release 3 April 2025 Â Application Deadline Extended: Your Dream Arts Scholarship Awaits! Â Your dream arts scholarship awaits! Stand a chance to earn financial support towards an undergraduate degree to study at an accredited arts institution in South Africa. Â Â Exciting news! Due to popular demand and to accommodate school
Arts scholarship finalists are shining By Heather Dugmore Each year, phenomenally talented young people from all over our country apply for the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha scholarships in performing and digital or visual arts. Sponsored by Nedbank and MTN South Africa, these scholarships are part of the ACT
For immediate release 11 February 2025  Public call for applications – Annual Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme  Your dream arts scholarship awaits! Stand a chance to earn financial support towards an undergraduate degree to study at an accredited arts institution in South Africa.  The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 24 January 2025  Open Call: ACT x SODA Smart Theatre and Mixed Reality Lab Now Accepting Applications  The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is excited to announce the launch of South Africa’s first Smart Theatre and Mixed Reality Lab Programme. This innovative initiative is designed to equip performers,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 24 January 2025 Open Call: Aspiring Screenwriters Invited to Apply for the Arts & Culture Trust’s Writers Lab. Do you have a passion for writing and film? Want to receive exclusive training and mentorship to write for the screen with an award-winning local filmmaker? With only 10 spots available, this
