Sibikwa Arts Centre, supported by the National Lottery Commission is proud to presentImpande Zobuntu: Stories Without Borders National Online High School Short Stories Competition. This second phase of the storytelling initiative follows the successful completion of the North West Youth Storytelling Competition and now opens the stage to high school…
Are you a young, ambitious South African looking for an exciting opportunity to build valuable work experience? Sibikwa Arts Centre is calling for applications for its 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026 internship intake! If you’re between 18–34 years old, a South African citizen, and have not yet held…
Sibikwa Arts Centre in partnership with Atamelang Arts and Heritage Centre presents Impande Zobuntu Stories Without Borders Youth Storytelling Competition funded by the National lottery Commission on the 31 May 2025 in the North West Province Storytellers between the ages of 18 and 30 residing in the rural and peri-urban…
Thriving Together: Unlocking Sustainable Futures for Community Arts This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Community Arts Indaba in Knysna, hosted by the Community Arts Centres Network of the Western Cape (CACNET). Under the theme Thrive and Engage, the gathering brought together passionate arts practitioners, cultural leaders,…
On 10 December 2024, the MANTSOE AMACHA Youth Theatre Festival will light up the Sibikwa Arts Centre with 4 groundbreaking performances, by young artists from Gauteng. This 1-day festival, supported by the National Arts Council’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, will bring audiences a mix of dynamic performances, and opportunities to…
As part of this year’s Heritage Month festivities, Sibikwa Arts Centre is proud to announce the Impande Zobuntu Heritage Festival—a dynamic event designed to celebrate the profound richness of South African heritage while embracing the vibrant spirit of contemporary creativity. This one-day festival is set to be a highlight of…
This August, Sibikwa Arts Centre in partnership with Lucky Dance Theatre presents an inclusive dance programme designed to spotlight the diverse experiences of vulnerable and marginalised bodies in contemporary society, including women, people with disabilities, and the LGBTI community. We aim to illuminate the various forms of systemic and personal…
Applications: CV with references and qualifications Closing Date: 7 July 2024 Interviews: 8 – 12 July 2024 Start Date: 15 July 2024 Contact and Submit to: businessarts@sibikwa.co.za Sibikwa Arts Centre is looking for a dynamic arts educationalist to join our team! This person will be responsible for managing all aspects…
Sibikwa Arts Centre is excited to announce that we have a 12-month internship opportunity available for a Projects Administration, Graphic Design, Communications and Business intern. Funded by one of the big four banks, this opportunity is open to candidates that: Have a minimum qualification of matric. Are a South African…
This article offers my speaking notes as an introduction to a panel discussion on Community Engagement, with Andrew Lamprecht (South Africa), Eric Itzkin (South Africa), Goabaone Montsho (Botswana), Puleng Plessie (South Africa) and Bridget Shumba (Malawi), programmed as part of the Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today/Tomorrow, an initiative by…