FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 April 2022 THE ARTS & CULTURE TRUST (ACT) ANNOUNCES THE OPEN CALL DATE OF THE ACT THUTHUKISANI PROGRAMME CYCLE 2, PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NEDBANK Thuthukisani is a business development programme that was started to empower a selected group of artists to implement and execute their chosen projects in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 APRIL 2022 TAKE THE ROAD TO SUN CITY TO WIN A FULLY PAID ARTS SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE ACT NYOLOHA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Calling all matriculants, young performers and visual artists aged 17–25 years with a university exemption wishing to study towards an arts degree at a tertiary institution in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22 APRIL 2022 The Arts & Culture Trust announces an open call for the ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, proudly supported by Nedbank, Sun City and Sun International. Stand a chance to win a fully paid scholarship to study at an arts institution of your choice in South Africa!
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
