South African Cultural Observatory

SACO PESP

The SACO PESP is aimed at supporting developing and training 800 artists and 100 unemployed graduates, whose ability to earn an income is impacted by Covid-19.

The objective of the programme is to bridge the gap between market related skills and artistic expression, allowing artists to market their artworks professionally and expand their business opportunities by:

  1. Establishing a national, interactive mentorship programme, using the 100 graduates, who are skilled in Marketing, Business Development, Communication, Public Relations and Management.
  1. Delivering relevant training to participants to support the above objective.

Dispersing a monthly stipend to participants to allow them to take part in and benefit from the programme.

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SACO Office:  041 504 4935
WhatsApp: 078 611 5193
Email: info@southafricanculturalobservatory.co.za
Helpdesk: 080 072 7272
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