The open call for the ACT Building Blocks Programme ran from October 5 to 31, 2020, and saw more than 200 applications compete for a spot on the programme starting virtually in January 2021.
The Building Blocks Programme has historically been one of ACT’s most impactful programmes in the arts and culture sector, empowering a large number of arts and culture practitioners across South Africa to bolster their professional and business acumen with an arts specific framework.
As a means to support and bolster the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of small (microbusiness) to mid-level organisations and arts practitioners, the extensive and updated ACT Building Blocks curriculum will cover:
-Digital Skills
-Marketing
-Governance and Monitoring & Evaluation
-ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development)
in the arts
The selection process for the 2021 cohort has changed from previous years to assure an equal reach in all nine provinces of South Africa. The selection committee has selected five artists/organisations form each province.
The KZN successful applicants are:
Nosipho Mkhize, Njabulo Mashinini, Khulekani
Mlangeni, Azuri Muhuli and Mandisi Heshu Heshu
The rest of the 45 successful applicants include:
Gauteng:
Thabang Rampai, Mfanelo Dzanibe, Mogomotsi
Simon Moshire Maphutha, Deborah Weber and Modisana Mabale
Free State:
Lebohang Lekoala; Lawrence Mongalo; Mosiuoa
Ernest; Moeketsi Ntsala and Mamorena Leeuw
Limpopo:
Mapula Modiba; Freddy Moketla; Kagiso
Kekana; Promise Nyalungu and Reshoketswe Daphney Teffo
Eastern Cape:
Marshall Geswint; Sivu Giba; Antonia Ayabulela
Gidi; Cebo Mzanywa and Thandeka Vabaza
Western Cape:
Kim Blanche Adonis; Celeste Loriston; Khumbulani
Gobingca; Mpho Mashego and Stuart Palmer
Northern Cape:
Alfred Charles Hinkel; Rodrick Kuthula
Mavundla; Mosimane Moses Jacobs; Mogale Sedibe and Katlego Nche
North West:
Boitumelo Makousu; Pule Joseph Tsholofelo; Vuyisile
Bentile; Odirile Majatladi and Tshepiso Khumalo
Mpumalanga:
Nokana Nokana; Nompumuzo Ndlovu; Jabulani
Nkosi; Mxolisi Shabalala and Lucky Maseko
ACT CEO Marcus Desando says: “During these very trying and worrisome times of the COVID -19 pandemic, it is heart-warming to see the number of organisations and artists throughout our country showing interest in further enhancement of their skills as administrators and project managers. We as the ACT are looking forward to welcoming these latest additions to the ACT family through this programme and hope that they will be part of a renewed hope for our sector.
“Through the Building Blocks Programme we strive to increase the capacity and sustainability of South African arts and culture organisations and practitioners, small and mid-level creative enterprises and entrepreneurial artists. The Building Blocks Programme will strengthen the operational infrastructure of the programme participants by providing technical assistance and relevant developmental tools through Masterclasses and mentoring and in so doing serving the creative sector holistically,” Desando adds.
To link direct to the Arts & Culture Trust’s site, click on the ACT logo to the right of this article or visit http://www.act.org.za
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