Closing date: September
30, 2014
Qualifying applicants have another opportunity until the end
of March 2015 to apply for once-off grants to their professional advancement.
Arts and culture organisations, associations, cooperatives,
networks, individual artists and practitioners interested in creating jobs and
contributing to the sustainability of arts and culture have until September 30,
2014 to apply for Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) funding.
The newly structured Professional Development Programme,
funded by Nedbank Arts Affinity, is designed to support the development of a
reliable, sustainable and vibrant arts and culture sector in South Africa.
Once-off grants of up to R60,000 each will be awarded in each funding cycle,
and applicants are reminded that the closing date for submissions is fast
approaching.
Qualifying applicants have another opportunity until the end
of March 2015 to apply for once-off grants for a range of activities that
support their professional advancement on an on-going basis; and stimulate the
industry through the development of cutting-edge professional South African
work.
ACT Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Jacobs, explains: “When
we reviewed the structure and criteria for our grant-making programme, it was
vital for us to assess the current funding structures and mechanisms for the
arts in South Africa. The ACT Trustees identified a dire need for the support
of professionals and platforms that enable the development and presentation of
professional work.”
Maseda Ratshikuni, Head of Nedbank Cause Marketing. Says: "Preserving
South Africa’s rich arts and culture heritage through job creation and the
development of talent has been a priority for Nedbank for a number of years.
The Professional Development Programme, together with the contributions made to
the Arts and Culture Trust on behalf of our Nedbank Arts Affinity clients
demonstrates our commitment to the cause.”
Pieter Jacobs adds “The Professional Development Programme
makes provision for the support of a range of activities including the
development of new South African work, presentation, publication, exhibition or
performance of new South African work, research, market development as well as
support for the development of arts administrators and managers.”
For more detailed information and to apply, visit ACT’s
website, www.act.org.za The current
funding cycle closes on September 30, 2014, with results announced in November.
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) heralds its 20th year
with changes to the format of its funding programme, refining its practical
vision towards greater sustainability for the industry.
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