NAF FRINGE DEADLINE LOOMS

The deadline for registration of Fringe productions, exhibitions and films for the 2011 National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, is just around the corner.

The National Arts Festival, now in its 37th year, has proved its sustainability and has grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa.

Artists who want to be part of the Fringe of the Amaz!ng 2011 National Arts Festival, running from June 30 to July 10 in Grahamstown this year, need to make sure that their application forms are submitted by January 29, 2011.

Shake off the lethargy of the festive season and plan your Festival participation with the 2011 Fringe Information Packages. Registration forms and the Info Booklets can be requested by email – fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za or telephone – 046 603 1103. Online submissions can be made at www.nationalartsfestival.co.za/fringe. Telephone enquiries are welcome - call Zee or Kate on 046 603 1103.

Performers and visitors to the National Arts Festival can once again expect the best of South African, African and international drama, music, dance, film, jazz and visual art, and a few other surprises, on display at venues throughout the historic Grahamstown in 2011.

The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Sunday Independent and M Net.