A feast of Last Sunday Sessions By Heather Dugmore Creating something wonderful from nothing is the art of the artist and that’s how LwandoSessions was born. ‘It literally started in our back yard where a bunch of neighbourhood musicians got together,’ says Cape Town-based musician, poet, activist and cultural entrepreneur Samantha Bekebeke,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FINAL CALL: THE ARTS AND CULTURE TRUST (ACT) BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAMME 2020 FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (NAC) Only one week remains to apply for the ACT Building Blocks Programme The open closes on Saturday 31 October 2020. The Building Blocks Programme has historically been one of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE ARTS AND CULTURE TRUST (ACT) LAUNCHES A PIONEERING NEW NATIONAL PROJECT The Arts and Culture Trust presents an innovative and imaginative solution to the challenges faced by many South African arts practitioners - the ACT Tlholo Project 'Uncovering Solutions 2020', sponsored by Nedbank Definition: Tlholo /tlhōlo/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPEN CALL: THE ARTS AND CULTURE TRUST (ACT) BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAMME 2020 FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (NAC) The ACT returns with a strong, redesigned and relevant Building Blocks Programme geared for the entrepreneurial arts practitioner. The open call runs from the 5th of October to the 31st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARTS & CULTURE TRUST AWARDS MUSIC GRANTS The Arts & Culture Trust announces the ACT | Nedbank Professional Development Grants in Music winners Amid the chaos and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is delighted to bring some joy and opportunity to the
Podcast Participants: Interviewee - Marcus Desando (ACT CEO) Interviewer – Mongezi. C. Makhalima (Host and ACT Board Member) Podcast link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15XngvtsEm-J6aZlv9dPXIu4hBLmhoHlV/view An African in the Arts In this episode by Vuka Online Radio ACT CEO, Marcus Desando discusses leadership in the arts with host, Dr. Mongezi. C. Makhalima. Over a 40 minute segment we
It is with great sadness and regret that The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) announces the cancellation of the ACT | DALRO | NEDBANK Scholarships Programme for 2020. Due to the impact of Covid-19, the subsequent lockdown, travel ban, and the anticipated adjustments to the school calendar we have concluded that it will
ARTS & CULTURE TRUST LAUNCHES SEXY NEW WEBSITE WHERE FORM AND FUNCTION MEET. The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is elated to announce the launch of our sexy, revamped new website on the 22nd of May 2020. Over the first five months of this year our website has received massive overhaul in look, feel
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is pleased to announce that applications for the ACT Professional Development Programme will open on 22 May 2020. Applications for the ACT Professional Development Grant in Music will be accepted until Sunday, 12 July 2020. In 2018 the ACT Professional Development Programme supported projects in the fields of visual art
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) will present the second Icon’s Talk on 18 February 2017.
