Artscape celebrates 55 years by opening its doors wider than ever
The Cape Town theatre complex celebrates its 55th anniversary by reflecting on transformation, accessibility and the evolving role of public cultural institutions
Arts Funding
Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
‘Travel has been my classroom’
From eSwatini to Johannesburg, poets are finding new voices through travel, collaboration and the transformative power of cultural exchange
Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme applications close 30 March
Press release: The ACT Nyoloha Scholarship offers up to R300 000 for young South African artists
Winter heats up with new South African Jazz releases
Three South African jazz musicians have second albums about
to hit the shelves
Fund the labour of cultural workers, Mr President
"Our president has asked that we send him, maybe one of the places we should dispatch him to is to revisit the way art is funded".
Arts body accused of misusing R5.7m of public funds
Wits Theatre director Gitanjali Pather has asked the public prosecutor to investigate the "missing" Culture and Creative Industries Federation money.
Artists get real about value
Arts and Culture Trust conference contributor Bev Gillespie explains that it is artists themselves who will decide how much creativity is worth.
Pirouetting in step with the world
An R8-million grant leaves the dazzling South African Mzansi Ballet company dancing on air.
Paul Mashatile: Big promises, now what?
Recent comments by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile promise a shake-up of the institutions that are life-and-death for artists.
Writers blocked: Programme scrapped after funding is withdrawn
With only two weeks until the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, part of its iconic sister programme has been gagged, writes Thalia Randall.
South African artists: A shabby state of affairs
Funding shortages, political meddling and a lack of interest and understanding from audiences and government have left SA artists out in the cold.
An artless business
As corporate donations for the arts dry up, many organisations need to exchange a begging bowl for a business plan, writes <b>Pat Schwartz</b>