FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22 JULY 2026 ACT announces powerhouse mentors for the 2026 Nyoloha Scholarship Programme The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) remains one of the few long-term undergraduate arts scholarship initiatives in South Africa dedicated to identifying, mentoring, and funding the next generation of creative talent. At a time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 JULY 2026 A new wave of South African artists begin their Nyoloha journey The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is thrilled to announce the 60 qualifying participants selected for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP), supported by Nedbank, Sun International and MTN South Africa. The ACT NSP, now in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 JULY 2026 The Architects of Real Change ACT and Tanaka Pictures launch NPO Bootcamp vodcast for South Africa’s arts and culture non-profit sector Premiering on YouTube on 13 July 2026, the series shares practical leadership lessons from the people building and sustaining creative sector organisations. Johannesburg, South Africa: The Arts
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
For Immediate Release - 08 April 2026 Arts & Culture Trust extends applications for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme In consideration of the school holiday period, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) to Monday, 27 April 2026, to give
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arts & Culture Trust welcomes Mathabiso Chamane to lead the Board of Trustees The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is proud to announce the appointment of Mathabiso Chamane as incoming Chairperson of the ACT Board of Trustees. She succeeds Arthur Nkuna, who has concluded his tenure as Chairperson and will continue
For Immediate Release - 11 February 2026 Arts & Culture Trust opens applications for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has officially opened the highly anticipated applications for the 2026 Nyoloha Scholarship Programme. Now in its fifth iteration, the programme aims to identify, support, and develop exceptional artistic
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 2026 Background The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) seeks to strengthen community-based arts development across South Africa by partnering with Community Arts Centres per province. Through these partnerships, ACT aims to expand access to quality arts education, skills development and business mentorship and investment for artists and young
ACT × UJ Empower the Next Generation of Curators Spotlighting Emerging Curators Through the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is thrilled to announce that Nkanyezi Maseko has been selected as the shadowing curator for the 2025 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme Finals Exhibition, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg
