Along with funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) will allocate an additional fourteen performing arts scholarships in 2016. In his thank you address at the 2015 Scholarships finals on Monday, 12 October 2015, ACT CEO Pieter Jacobs announced that in 2016 the careers of more than fourteen young performing artists would be fast-tracked through a massive fund injection from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. He shared his … [Read more...] about Massive boost for 2016 Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
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2015 ACT Scholarships winners prove worthy of awards
Last night proved to be everything and more as the 2015 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships finalists put on a stellar showcase for audience members. After a demanding week of rehearsals at the hands of a talented creative team and a tough final round in front of a live audience, Carla Smith, Caleb Heynes and Andiswa Mbolekwa were crowned as triple threats winning the 7th annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships competition. The trio convinced the judges of … [Read more...] about 2015 ACT Scholarships winners prove worthy of awards
2 East Cape finalists in Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
Six young performers are one step closer to fulfilling their dream of being one of three successful students to be awarded a share of R315 000 towards a scholarship to study performing arts. This opportunity is granted to them as part of the 7th Annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme - which encourages youths between the ages of 18 and 25, who aren’t considered professionals, and wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts, to participate in a … [Read more...] about 2 East Cape finalists in Performing Arts Scholarships Programme
Win a share of R315 000.00
The internationally renowned Market Theatre is set to host the 7th annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships awards for the first time this year. The Newtown-based theatre will play home to the arts tuition competition’s finale for the next three years and promises to deliver a spectacular night when the top six finalists showcase their talents in the John Kani Theatre on 12 October 2015. Thespiand based in Port Elizabeth and surrounds need to diarise 6, 7 and 8 July when … [Read more...] about Win a share of R315 000.00
ACT Scholarships Programme goes National
The dream of winning a Performing Arts Scholarship from the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) can become a reality for three young performers in 2015. In partnership with the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and the Nedbank Arts Affinity - ACT, South Africa’s premier independent arts funding and development agency, presents the 7th Annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships Programme. This premium arts tuition competition is open to Grade 12 learners … [Read more...] about ACT Scholarships Programme goes National
