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Cultural Observatory issues call for National Conference papers

Cultural Observatory issues call for National Conference papers

 | 31.01.17

THE SOUTH African Cultural Observatory (SACO) today announced the theme for its national conference of the arts, heritage and culture sectors and the creative and cultural industries (CCIs), taking place in May, with an accompanying call for papers.

Apply for the Luxemborg Art Prize

Apply for the Luxemborg Art Prize

 | 31.01.17

THE Luxembourg Art Prize is an annual international competition aiming to discover talents, amateur or professional, regardless of age and nationality.

Away with corruption, away!

Away with corruption, away!

 | 30.01.17

FROM the 7-24 February Johannesburg residents will see a reawakening of consciousness concerning corruption by state officials through a unique satire performance.

Time to Re-imagine ACH & CCI Contributions

Time to Re-imagine ACH & CCI Contributions

 | 30.01.17

IT’S A New Year and there is a lot to be achieved in the upcoming months across the arts, culture, and heritage sectors and the creative and cultural industries. For example, we have a strong working draft of the Revised White Paper (RWP) on Arts & Culture (2016) on the table and the entire industry must offer their inputs to strengthen the policy framework which will inform debates regarding our industry for years to come.

Dance Umbrella 2017 - the commissioned works

Dance Umbrella 2017 - the commissioned works

 | 30.01.17

THE 29th edition of the annual Dance Umbrella festival at the Wits Theatre Complex, Braamfontein from February 23 to March 5 will feature 13 commissioned works.

MetroFM announces music awards nominees

MetroFM announces music awards nominees

 | 27.01.17

THE 16th edition Metro FM awards nominees have been announced. These awards will take place on Saturday, 25 February 2016 at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC). The theme for this year is “What’s Next is All That Matters”.

British Museum telling South African history through art

British Museum telling South African history through art

 | 26.01.17

THE British Museum in London is hosting an exhibition on South Africa's rich history and heritage from 27 October 2016 - 26 February 2017.

Dance Umbrella Festival Coming Soon

Dance Umbrella Festival Coming Soon

 | 26.01.17

THE 29th Annual Dance Umbrella Festival is set to take place at the Wits Theatre Complex, Braamfontein from February 23rd to March 5th 2017. The event is directed by Georgina Thompson.

Cultural Observatory scholarship & bursary deadline looms

Cultural Observatory scholarship & bursary deadline looms

 | 25.01.17

RESEARCH institute looks to ‘support talented young academics’.

Cape Town Art Fair Launches Mid-February

Cape Town Art Fair Launches Mid-February

 | 24.01.17

THE City of Cape Town will host the fifth edition of the Cape Town Art Fair (CTAF) from the 17th to the 19th of February 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

M-Net seeks interns for Magic in Motion Academy 2017

M-Net seeks interns for Magic in Motion Academy 2017

 | 23.01.17

M-NET is looking for twelve film and television interns, who have completed their three-year degree or diploma in film and television or any related studies in 2015 or 2016.

Review: Women’s Work Exhibition & Controversy at Iziko

Review: Women’s Work Exhibition & Controversy at Iziko

 | 17.01.17

THE SOUTH African National Gallery has some interesting exhibitions currently on display. Woman’s Work blurs the boundary between art and craft, an argument began decades ago at the gallery under Marilyn Martin, but was given further impetus in this creative showcase of traditional techniques such as knitting, crocheting, weaving and embroidery.