As the term of the National Arts Council (NAC) Council comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to bid farewell to the Arts Sector, NAC Management and Staff, the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (DSAC), the Parliamentary Portfolio of Sport, Arts and Culture, and our esteemed public and private sector […]
Author Archives: NAC
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Dec
Dec
The National Arts Council hereby announces the names of successful applicants for the NAC Block Institutional Bursary Funding call which opened on 02 August 2024 and closed on 06 September 2024. Funding is conditional upon the applicants’ completion of outstanding administrative requirements and conditions. Grant notification letters to successful applicants will be sent next week. […]
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Section 4 (3) (d) of the NAC Act, Act No.56 of 1997 stipulate that, any member of the public may object in writing to the nomination of any person. The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie hereby affords an opportunity to the members of the public to make objections, if any, on […]
Success Stories
The Men Against Gender-Based Violence: National Awareness Project is in Quest to Stop the Social ill of Gender-Based Violence
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Nov
Nov
Theatre has the power to address pressing social issues, and focusing on critical social ills such as Gender-Based Violence (GBV) serves a critical role in raising awareness, challenging societal norms, and fostering meaningful conversations to stop the alarming increase of cases related to these issues. Funded by the National Arts Council, through the Presidential Stimulus […]
Success Stories
Amajuba Theatre Development Programme is Creating a Successful Career Path for Artists through its Capacity Building Programs
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Nov
Nov
Art organisations play a pivotal role in nurturing creative communities through theatre, crafts, dance, or other art forms. They serve as an essential tool for artistic development, offering platforms that provide artists with opportunities and support. These initiatives empower artists to pursue their passions and sustain careers within the arts sector. The Amajuba Theatre […]
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HK PAX) , the inaugural major international arts expo, hosted by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) with the full support of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is set to take place on the 14th to 18th October 2024. The […]
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Oct
In terms of the National Arts Council (Act No 56 of 1997), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie invites members of the arts fraternity and the public to nominate persons to serve as Council Members of the National Arts Council (NAC). Nominated candidates should possess special knowledge and experience in the […]
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The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the list of successful applicants who responded to the 2024 Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP5) call for funding across seven (7) arts disciplines namely; Music, Literature, Visual Arts, Crafts, Theatre, Dance and Multidiscipline. The Call opened on the 13th of May 2024 and […]
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce the list of successful applicants who responded to the 2024 Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP5) call for funding across seven (7) arts disciplines namely; Music, Literature, Visual Arts, Crafts, Theatre, Dance and Multidiscipline. The Call opened on the 13th of May 2024 and […]
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has won another High Court Case against Mr. Freddie Nyathela (SARA). In a judgement delivered by the High Court, Gauteng Division dated 20 September 2024, Mr Freddie Nyathela’s application seeking an order declaring that the NAC had not complied with the remedial actions set out in the […]
