The National Arts Festival has revealed the five finalists of the Distell National Playwright Competition. These finalists will now embark on the next phase of the competition; a mentoring programme, during which they will receive advice and support towards preparing the…
Artists who are exploring the innovative space where arts and technology converge are invited to submit a proposal to be part of the second edition of the Creativate Digital Arts Festival in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown). Creativate, which runs concurrently with…
The dates for the 2019 National Arts Festival, which goes into its 45th year, have been announced as 27 June to 7 July. Established and emerging artists are invited to submit proposals to be reviewed by the Artistic Committee for possible…
The National Arts Festival has opened amid a joyful Eastern Cape celebration at Grahamstown’s Festival hub, The Monument, at an event that also noted the centenary years of home-born legends Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu. Minister of Arts and Culture…
The 44th National Arts Festival will open on 28 June and the citizens of Grahamstown have rolled up their sleeves to get the town ready for a stream of visitors to the annual arts gathering. Says National Arts Festival CEO Tony…
