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MEDIA STATEMENT: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) Set to Shine the Spotlight on the South African Cultural and Creative Sector

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 […]

RE-OPENING: Nomination of Candidates to Serve at the National Arts Council (NAC)

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 […]

Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 5) Funding Outcomes

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 […]

MEDIA STATEMENT: Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 5) Funding Outcomes Statement

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 […]

MEDIA STATEMENT: National Arts Council Wins High Court Case Against Mr Freddie Nyathela (SARA)

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 […]

The NAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA) and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both parties collaborating and partnering on areas of mutual interest in an effort to promote and develop the arts and culture sector in both […]

Invitation for Nomination of Candidates to Serve as Council Members at the National Arts Council (NAC)

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 […]

New Call for the Local Block Institutional Bursary Funding Applications for the 2025 Academic Year

The National Arts Council South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce a new call for the Local Block Institutional Bursary Funding Call for the 2025 academic year.  The NAC Strategy purports capacity building as an essential element for developing the arts to ensure excellence. Bursary funding aims to provide support to aspirational arts practitioners in […]

Call for Nominations for the NAC Advisory Panel Members to Serve from 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2027

Closing date: 13 September 2024                Outcomes date: 30 October 2024  The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) invites all qualified and interested individuals to serve as members of the NAC Advisory Panel for a three-year term, starting from 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2027. Members are required to possess knowledge and expertise in […]

Call For Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP5) Funding Applications

The National Arts Council South Africa (NAC) is pleased to announce a new Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 5) call for arts and culture applications for the 2024-2025 financial year. The PESP is a special government initiative geared towards employment creation for artists, creatives, heritage sector workers and cultural workers following the impact of COVID-19 […]

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