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The National Arts Council of South Africa

The NAC was established in April, 1997 through an act of parliament (Act no.56 of 1997). The vision of the NAC is to promote, through the arts, the free expression of South Africa’s cultures.

OUR VISION is - a vibrant, sustainable arts community that enriches lives through the free and creative expression of South Africa’s cultures / through strengthening artistic and cultural creation.

OUR MISSION is to leverage energy, partnerships and resources to develop, support, promote and advance the arts.

Quick Announcements.

Submission of the short list of names for public comments on candidates to serve the Council THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL 2020

Announcement on applications to the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme 30 November 2020

Public announcement and invitation to the public on interviews of candidates to serve on the Council of the National Arts Council (NAC)

Funded Programmes

  • Social Cohesion and nation building
  • Innovation, design and creation
  • Arts platforms/showcase/exhibitions/festivals
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Capacity building

Success Stories News

World Day for African and Afro descendant Culture 2021 Commemoration
https://youtu.be/Q8ziCo6qPwM
Embizeni Show
Embizeni compromises of a group of multi-talented, passionate and creative...
‘Throwing the bones’ to give children pride in their heritage
We can’t rely on others to teach our children about...
Adventuring Into Art: The Imbali Artbooks
The National Arts Council (NAC) supported numerous impactful projects and...
Project spotlight: The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela
The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela is a theatre...
New beginnings for Dyer with Genesis of a Different World
Genesis of a Different World is a music project coordinated...
Africa Meets Africa
Arts education contributes to an education which integrates physical, intellectual...
The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative NPC
The My Body My Space Arts Festival (MBMS)is a festival...
HESOP
The Heritage Education Schools Outreach Programme is aimed at granting...
Kgotso Pati
Kgotso Pati is the only known and established black South...
Jeanne-Louise Moolman
Violist, Jean-Louis Moolman is a violist and had been invited...
Xolane Marman
Marman has dedicated his educational career towards developing and enhancing...
There is no us or them because we are all from one: I SEE YOU
PAST’s Walking Tall corporate theatre show, ‘I SEE YOU’ was...
Origin
The NAC has supported the Origins with grant assistance of...
Meet Ralph Borland, the Artist Behind ‘African Robots meets SPACECRAFT’
The project focused on a kinetic, music making mechanical sculpture...

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