Final Urban Lab

Join Us to Share the Impact of Community Empowerment: RSVP for the Final Urban Lab As we approach the culmination of our transformative journey, Sibikwa Arts Centre invites you to be part of a pivotal event: the final Urban, Cultural, Democracy, and Governance Lab. This gathering aims to share the impactful work of community members […]

The Socio-Economic Landscape of the Creative and Cultural Industries in Local South African Communities

By Kelly Storom, Ntando Shabangu and Caryn Green Since it was founded in 1988, Sibikwa Arts Centre has endeavoured to address the persisting reality of poverty, unemployment and inequality in communities across the country through arts and culture, promoting township communities’ vital role in preserving heritage, expressing cultural identity, and fostering community resilience. Artists in […]

5th Shukuma Mzansi! SA-EU Dialogue: Democracy in Culture II 

4-6 October 2022 In Urban Month, Sibikwa Arts Centre hosts the 5th Shukuma Mzansi! SA-EU Dialogue Democracy in Culture II in partnership with the SA-EU Strategic Partnership – The Dialogue Facility, Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG), Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC), South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and South African Cities Network (SACN) […]