By Tonderai Chiyindiko and Caryn Green, 31 May 2024 This article is the seventh and last 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…
Sibikwa Arts Centre is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated artists in Gauteng, to train and participate in its 2024/2025 Artists in Schools programme. Artists in all creative forms (music, dance, drama and visual arts) are encouraged to apply. Funded by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Sibikwa has been…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You, Me, and Democracy: Youth Co-creation Programme“Show me a youth without hope, and I will show you a youth without a future. Nothing brightens the life of any youth better than knowledge and ability to effect a positive change.” – Bamigboye Olurotimi.Exciting Opportunity at Sibikwa!Sibikwa is calling on young community change…
By Tonderai Chiyindiko, Kelly Storom & Caryn Green, 6 December 2023 This article is the fifth 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…