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Friday, January 25, 2013

ARTS INDABA PROPOSED PROGRAMME



The Department of Arts and Culture (Arts Development) invites arts practitioners to attend an Arts Indaba to be held at the BAT Centre on January 29. Programme Director will be Mr. Phila Myeni.


The Indaba kicks off with registration and tea from 08h30 to 10h00, followed by an opening prayer.


Presenting the Purpose of the Day will be Mr M B Mnguni, General Manager:Cultural Affairs, who will introduce the Honourable MEC of Arts, Culture , Sports and Recreation; Mrs N Sibhidla-Saphetha who will give the Keynote address.


Included in the programme will be the introduction of Arts and Culture Forum Members as well as a report on the previous Arts Indaba Resolutions from Mr Mnguni


Presentation will be given on Mzansi Golden Economy Initiative (Mr Moleleki Ledimo); Opportunities offered by Lottery (Ms Gugu Ngcobo) and The role and opportunities offered by DEDT in the Creative Industries (Ms  Fikiswa Pupuma). Breakaway sessions of two groups will identify areas of development in the presentations by Mr. Ledimo and Ms. Pupuma


There will be two interludes of entertainment and the Indaba is expected to close at 16h30 after the Vote of Thanks and Closure from Dr R T Govender, Acting ROM GM/Regional Senior Manager.


Space is limited and RSVP's are accepted on a first come first serve basis to NdlovuS@kzndac.gov.za with mention of your Name and Contact details; the organization and/or genre you will be representing, and the area or ward where you are based.