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
Nedbank Arts Affinity
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
Deadline looms for ACT Funding
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
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
