The Rise and Rise of Culture-Led Urban Development

By Tonderai Chiyindiko & Caryn Green. This article is the first 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 […]

SIBIKWA CALLS FOR CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRY ENTREPRENEURS IN EKURHULENI

Sibikwa Arts Centre together with the Entrepreneurship Development Trust is proud to announce its 2023 call for entrepreneurs to participate in its Uvuko Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Incubator programme. The programme is offering registered SMMEs located in Ekurhuleni, operating within the fields of arts education or training, design or production, advocacy and live or digital performance, […]

Join Urban Labs 4: Shaping Our Communities Together

“People develop themselves by what they do; they develop themselves by making decisions, increasing their knowledge and ability and by their full participation – as equals – in the life of their community.” – Julius Nyerere We’re excited to invite you to the fourth installment of the Urban Labs project, where we continue our journey […]