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Durban International Film Festival opens call for entries

Durban International Film Festival opens call for entries

 | 10.02.17

THE Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) taking place from the 13th to the 23th July 2017, has opened its call for film submissions. This is the 38th year of the Durban International Film Festival. The DIFF’s focus in 2017, is to give young South African and African filmmakers a platform to showcase and launch themselves in the film industry

Cultural Observatory hosts monitoring and evaluation workshop for creative industry in KZN

Cultural Observatory hosts monitoring and evaluation workshop for creative industry in KZN

 | 09.02.17

THE South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is hosting a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) workshop for creatives, academics, economists, government officials and researchers next week in Durban.

The only known surviving dress worn by Queen Charlotte features in Bath exhibition

The only known surviving dress worn by Queen Charlotte features in Bath exhibition

 | 07.02.17

Queen Charlotte was the first Black Queen of England. She was the wife of King George III. Charlotte was known for clinging to the outdated styles of her youth and was never a fashion leader.

The World-Famous Great Circus continues its South African tour

The World-Famous Great Circus continues its South African tour

 | 07.02.17

THE world’s favourite Moscow Circus is returning to Port Elizabeth on 23 February 2017 at the Boardwalk with an all-new, extraordinary, affordable, family entertainment, two-hour world premier program. Containing 19 incredible acts representing the best of the world’s greatest circus stars, capturing all the thrills and fun of the circus with all the skills and fearlessness of today’s circus heroes.

Eastern Cape emerging creatives to participate in a national competition

Eastern Cape emerging creatives to participate in a national competition

 | 06.02.17

THE Eastern Cape’s emerging creatives are offered an opportunity to showcase their artworks as the ArtEC Community Art Centre in Port Elizabeth, which has joined hands with PPC Imaginaruim Awards for the first time.

Legendary Dr Johnny Mekoa gives talk for SAMRO members

Legendary Dr Johnny Mekoa gives talk for SAMRO members

 | 06.02.17

THE 2015 Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for Arts Advocacy, Dr Ramakgobotla Johnny Mekoa, will present the second talk and networking session of ACT and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO).

‘Sarafina!’ The World Class Musical back at State Theatre

‘Sarafina!’ The World Class Musical back at State Theatre

 | 06.02.17

THE South African State Theatre is excited to announce the opening of Computicket bookings for one of theatre's most hailed master block buster musical SARAFINA!

Paths and Fields: A Solo Show By Robin Rhode

Paths and Fields: A Solo Show By Robin Rhode

 | 06.02.17

ENIGMATIC, playful, even absurd these works by artist Robin Rhode are sure to tantalise and challenge the viewer.

Tourism Talk – Measuring the Value of Cultural Tourism

Tourism Talk – Measuring the Value of Cultural Tourism

 | 03.02.17

THE South African Cultural Observatory’s Chief Research Strategist and Economist, Prof Jen Snowball of Rhodes University, delivered a talk as part of UrbanEcon’s Tourism Talk series on measuring the value of cultural tourism, at the GFI Art Gallery in Port Elizabeth on the 1st of February.

Past Cultural Observatory scholarship winners talk impact

Past Cultural Observatory scholarship winners talk impact

 | 31.01.17

PREVIOUS beneficiaries of the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) scholarship and bursary scheme this week spoke of the lasting impact the awards have had on their research and lives, ahead of tomorrow’s closing date for the new round of grants.

Contemporary Diversity Art at Cape Town Art Fair

Contemporary Diversity Art at Cape Town Art Fair

 | 31.01.17

THE upcoming Cape Town Art Fair (CTAF) will offer a diverse display of contemporary art from leading local and international galleries.

‘Lagos is Nigeria’s creative sector hub’ says Minister

‘Lagos is Nigeria’s creative sector hub’ says Minister

 | 31.01.17

NIGERIAN Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has lauded Lagos State as the hub of the creative sector in Nigeria, saying it had a key role to play in the Federal Government’s economic diversification policy.