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#SACOConf2017 - it's a wrap!
THE #SACOConf2017 was a real celebration of the current and future potential of the creative economy. Please enjoy this special edition newsletter which focuses on highlighting some of the speeches and insights offered - and which also covers the emerging trends, the critical debates and access to the presentations.
Emerging trends from #SACOConf2017
THERE are a number of core trends and burning issues influencing the global and South African creative economy – some of which were explored at the second South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) National Conference last week.
African art racks up $4m at Sotheby’s auction, but is it good for the continent?
IN celebration of #AfricaDay and #AfricaMonth we focus on some news emanating from the continent and its scholars.
Arts Programme Manager Vacancy At British Council
THE British Council South Africa is recruiting an Arts Programme Manager with at least five years’ recent professional experience at a senior level in a creative, producing, programming or management capacity in the cultural sector, ideally with links and some knowledge of, and contacts in UK and African arts and cultural sectors and experience of leading teams to ensure significant impact through successful outcomes from cultural programmes.
#SACOConf2017 celebrates creativity, the economy
THE second South African Cultural Observatory National (SACO) Conference, was a success of creative collaboration and debate, say organisers.
#SACOConf2017: Africa Day Address - Mr Vusi Sibiya
THERE is no doubt that the greatest asset that Africa other than its raw materials is the youth. The development trajectory of our continent will be determined by the investment each and every individual country makes on this asset.
#SACOConf2017: Welcome Remarks - Mr Parks Tau
WELCOME remarks by the President of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and the United Cities And Local Governments (UCLG) Network, Mr Parks Tau, at the South African Cultural Observatory 2017 National Conference, Newtown, 24 May 2017.
2017/18 Budget Vote Speech - Minister Nathi Mthethwa
SPEECH by Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the Arts and Culture 2017/18 Budget Vote, Parliament, Cape Town. "Today, we meet here on a day which has significance in our history as the 23rd May marks the 23 anniversary of admission of our country as the 53rd member state of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now African Union (AU), in Tunis, Tunisia. It was at this historic gathering that Former President Nelson Mandela made the following commitments to heads of state and government..."
#SACOConf2017 presentations for download
IN THE spirit of ‘open source’ and collective commons, the South African Cultural Observatory is excited to share the #SACOConf2017 National Conference presentations on this platform. The conference speakers have agreed to share their insights and presentation slides ahead of the release of a special edition of selected papers from the conference.
#SACOConf2017: Minister Foreword
ON BEHALF of the South African Department of Arts & Culture, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) National Conference 2017. The SACO is a long-awaited project of the Department of Arts & Culture – and we are pleased with the progress made so far, some of which will be covered at this conference.
#SACOConf2017 to identify trends to boost SA’s R90bn creative economy
THE second South African Cultural Observatory National (SACO) Conference, which takes place this tomorrow and Thursday (24 – 25 May) in Johannesburg, will strengthen the knowledge and capacity of South Africa’s creative economy to unlock higher levels of inclusive grow