Arts and culture organisations, associations, cooperatives, networks, individual artists and practitioners interested in creating jobs and contributing to the sustainability of arts and culture have until 30 September 2014 to apply for Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) funding. The newly structured Professional Development Programme, funded by Nedbank Arts Affinity, is designed to support the development of a reliable, sustainable and vibrant arts and culture sector in South Africa. Once-off … [Read more...] about Deadline looms for ACT Funding
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Alexander Road High’s Usisipho Nteyi finalist for ACT Scholarships
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) in association with DALRO and Nedbank will be awarding R 315,000 in Scholarships to study performing arts. This year’s programme is a one of firsts: The regional rounds attracted participation of more than 180 candidates, the highest number since inception of the programme in 2009 and for the first time regional auditions were held in Kimberley and Nelspruit, extending the already vigorous search for talent, annually taking place in Durban, Cape Town, Port … [Read more...] about Alexander Road High’s Usisipho Nteyi finalist for ACT Scholarships
Final day to submit ImpACT awards applications
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) reminds all interested parties to submit their applications by close of business on 8 August 2014. The Awards are for Young Professionals, who are held in high recognition and celebration of excellence in South African arts, culture and creativity. Four ImpACT Awards are awarded annually to honour young professional artists whose work have made an impact within the first five years of their professional careers. ImpACT Awards are presented in four broad … [Read more...] about Final day to submit ImpACT awards applications
2014 ImpACT Awards Judges
The panel of judges, who will be adjudicating the 2014 Arts & Culture Trust ImpACT Awards for Young Professionals, has been announced. A group of well-known and respected professionals working across a variety of contexts will convene to judge this year’s entries for the ImpACT Awards. They are: theatre personality Caroline Smart, visual artist David Koloane, arts education and heritage activist Nadia Virasamy, 2013 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre Prince Lamla, culture and craft … [Read more...] about 2014 ImpACT Awards Judges
Arts and Culture Trust supports projects at the National Arts Festival
Through the newly-restructured Professional Development Programme funded by Nedbank Arts Affinity, the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) is proud to be supporting projects in their appearance at the National Arts Festival, which takes place 3 – 13 July 2014 in the Eastern Cape city of Grahamstown. Well Worn, Jungle and Seka Theatre Companies will present an outdoor physical theatre production in the Botanical Gardens. Directed by Kyla Davis, THE BAOBAB - a new, site-responsive African eco-play, … [Read more...] about Arts and Culture Trust supports projects at the National Arts Festival
Local Wish You Were Here exhibits benefit from ACT
The Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) has announced the first recipients of funding from its newly structured Professional Development Programme, funded by Nedbank’s Arts Affinity programme. ACT identified a desperate need for consistent long-term support of the infrastructure that enables arts and culture production and programming. Three-year grants are intended to make a meaningful impact on the capacity and sustainability of South African arts and culture organisations, and have been made … [Read more...] about Local Wish You Were Here exhibits benefit from ACT
Opera House Auditions for Aspiring MCs
Dynamic young presenters are invited to audition to MC the Finals of the 2014 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Scholarships Awards. After a countrywide series of auditions due to take place in June, the sixth annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships will culminate in a Final performance, allowing the six finalists the opportunity to showcase their acting, dancing and singing abilities to a live audience and an independent panel of judges. Performed in the format of a variety show, the … [Read more...] about Opera House Auditions for Aspiring MCs
2014 Performing Arts Scholarships registration deadline is 31 May
Aspiring performing artists are reminded that the deadline for participation in the sixth annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Awards is fast approaching. These substantial scholarships are awarded to enable ambitious youngsters keen to pursue a performing arts course at any accredited South African tertiary institution. Through an annual country-wide competition; participants are assessed on their acting, dancing and singing potential; with the process culminating in a … [Read more...] about 2014 Performing Arts Scholarships registration deadline is 31 May
2014 ImpACT Awards open for nominations
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) invites nominations for its ImpACT Awards for Young Professionals, which are presented as part of their annual Awards Ceremony held in recognition and celebration of excellence in South African arts, culture and creativity. Since 1998, the ACT Awards have recognised individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to cultural life in South Africa. A prominent element of the ACT Awards is the presentation of prestigious Lifetime … [Read more...] about 2014 ImpACT Awards open for nominations
