Perform With Purpose Archives - Sibikwa

Meta-Morphed: Interactive Forum Theatre Production Engages Youth on Identity, Social Media and Belonging

Caryn Green — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:57:09 +0000

16 – 20 March 2026 | Touring Gauteng Educational and Community Venues This Human Rights Month, Sibikwa Arts Centre presents Meta-Morphed, a powerful Forum Theatre production exploring the impact of social media on identity, belonging and self-worth among young people. Touring between 16 and 20 March 2026, the production is designed specifically for high schools, […]

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IMPANDE ZOBUNTU – STORIES WITHOUT BORDERS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Caryn Green — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:14 +0000

Stories Come Alive This Human Rights Day! Benoni, Gauteng; Celebrate Human Rights Day in a vibrant and meaningful way at the Impande Zobuntu – Stories Without Borders Storytelling Festival, taking place at Sibikwa Arts Centre this March. This exciting festival brings together powerful indigenous storytelling, culture, and community in one unforgettable experience. Audiences can expect […]

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Sibikwa Arts Centre Body Moves International Inclusive Dance Festival 2025 Programme

Caryn Green — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:48:41 +0000

EVERY BODY MOVES Body Moves 2025, with the support of the Delegation of Flanders in Southern Africa and the Embassy of Ireland, South Africa – returns for its 4th edition with a bold invitation: to experience inclusive performance as both powerful art and cultural transformation. This year, artists from across the globe come together to […]

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Dancing on the Edge: The Fragility of Sustaining Community-Based Arts Organisations in SA

Caryn Green — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:32:51 +0000

For decades, community-based NGOs in South Africa’s arts and culture sector have been vital engines of creativity, education, employment, and social transformation. Institutions like Sibikwa Arts Centre – a nationally recognised, award-winning community arts organisation, cultural hub and DSAC-designated Centre of Excellence – have not only weathered the country’s transitions but actively shaped inclusive cultural […]

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Impande Zobuntu Stories Without Borders Youth Storytelling Competition

Caryn Green — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:05:33 +0000

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 communities of North West are […]

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Thriving Together: Unlocking Sustainable Futures for Community Arts

Caryn Green — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:06:20 +0000

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, and government officials to explore […]

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