From the Creative Industry Career Expo in July to our annual Heritage Festival and the return of Body Moves in November, there’s a lot to look forward to. Mark your calendars for another inspiring journey of purpose-driven performance. The Creative Industry Career Exhibition on 31 July & 1 August 2025,…
From local townships to global platforms, our voice continues to grow. Through inclusive festivals, cultural exchanges, and youth-led civic projects, we are opening new pathways for democratic participation, dialogue, and placemaking. In March, Sibikwa participated in the 10th Anniversary of the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative’s My Body My Space: Public…
Our entrepreneurial incubators, national leadership contributions, and training for Community Arts Centre professionals are reshaping the creative sector. With the support of partners like the Entrepreneurship Development Trust and CATHSSETA, we’re equipping artists and leaders to thrive. Sibikwa’s advocacy voice, courageous leadership and community of practice is growing - with…
From our 2025 Sibikwa Arts Academy to our inclusive education programme, through partnership with TotalEnergies, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust and industry and education stakeholders, we’re ensuring every young person—regardless of ability or circumstance—can access meaningful arts education. We’re also proud to be developing a new Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme with a…
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…
Body Moves 2024: Celebrating Inclusive Dance and Global Collaboration Join us for the 2024 BODY MOVES International Inclusive Dance Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of diversity, creativity, and collaboration! This year, Sibikwa Arts Centre proudly presents a unique lineup of performances and workshops featuring South African and UK artists, exploring themes…
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…
Want to grow your skills, network, and business opportunities? Apply for the Uvuko Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme and turn your talents into sustainable businesses! Who Can Apply: Age: 18 - 34 years old Employment Status: Not employed full-time Residency: Live in Ekurhuleni Field: Work in one or more of these areas: Creative Arts…
This article is the sixth in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is a pilot programme exploring cultural and creative approaches for…