ACT, UJ partner to establish Arts & Culture Conference

One of the primary undertakings of this joint venture will be the establishment of an annual Arts & Culture Conference, aimed at critically unpacking some of the crucial issues facing the individual artists, cultural workers and arts organisations that comprise the South African arts and culture sector. In providing a platform through which to address pertinent industry issues, it is hoped that mobilisation will take place towards the sharing of a common voice.

The mandate of the Arts & Culture Trust is to facilitate the sustainable development and growth of the arts, culture and heritage in South Africa, actualised through mutually beneficial partnerships between the corporate, public and cultural sectors.

Compiling a database of stakeholders

In keeping with these ideals, one of the key value components of the conference will be the initial publication of the SA Arts & Culture Listing, a comprehensive national database of stakeholders in the South African arts and culture industry that will to be distributed to participants as part of the conference collateral. The listing aims to extend and strengthen partnerships between various participants in the industry. Arts industry stakeholders - from corporates to community groups - are strongly encouraged to submit their details for inclusion in the directory. The closing date for submissions is 15 March 2012.

The database will be managed on an ongoing basis by the Arts & Culture Trust, and will be made accessible to members of the sector on request, in exchange for a nominal contribution to the Trust. Interested parties can go to http://tiny.cc/rwo38 for more information.