Open Call For Street Artists In Cape Town

Baz‐Art NPO is inviting four Cape Town‐based public or urban artists to participate in The International Public Art Festival (IPAF), from the 10th to 19th February 2018, in the community of Salt River.

The four chosen artists would have a unique opportunity to be a part of an international team of professional artists positively impacting small communities –

one mural at a time – while expressing their love for public art. The artists will be showcasing their work, while helping Baz‐Art harness the power of art for the benefit of the community.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Nature doesn’t need us; We need nature”

With the current water crisis on our own doorstep in Cape Town and the far‐reaching impact and effects of global warming, caused primarily by over consumerisation, we believe that this theme will be a catalyst to evoke passion and emotion from our artists.

Requirements for submissions:

1. Must be able to paint large murals

2. Understand the theme and the community they will be painting for

3. Be a Cape Town resident (to have been residing in/around Cape Town for at least 5 years)

4. Those selected would have to submit a sketch by latest the 15th January 2018

Please return all submissions to Melissa Cucci email Melissa@bazart.co.za

· With a brief BIO and your contact information

· Images of any murals you have previously painted

For more info: Call Melissa Cucci on +27 (0)79 031 8943 Email: Melissa@bazart.co.za

Opportunity for a Young MC

Hunt for talented MC to host awards underway

The search for a dynamic young presenter who will emcee the 7th ACT | DALRO |  Nedbank Scholarships finale is underway.  The countrywide series of auditions will kick off in June. This will be done alongside  the search for the top six young performers who will be eligible to win one of three  scholarships, with a combined value of R315 000, to go towards their tuition fees  for a performing arts qualification at any accredited South African tertiary institution. The seventh edition of Magic in the Making awards – set to take place at the  Market Theatre in Johannesburg’s Newtown Precinct on 12 October 2015 –  will have a showcase by the six finalists to a live audience and an independent  panel of judges. The production’s variety show format will not only allow the participants  to deliver enchanting pieces in dance, singing and acting but also have the  charismatic presenter bring all the acts together into a seamless performance for  the audience and judges to enjoy. MC search auditions will take place on the same dates as the auditions for the  Scholarships themselves. There is no registration fee, and participants can register  online at: https://docs.google.com/a/act.org.za/forms/d/16S_D7cKlNPDWF6e9M2U4qByRunkv2Pxygp4XrGjdjnQ/edit Closing date for the MC registrations is 19 June 2015 and all  registered individuals will be  supplied with audition material and necessary details. Auditions will take place in the following regions: 30 June and 1 July: Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) 3 and 4 July: Cape Town (Western Cape) 6, 7 and 8 July: Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape) 15 July: Pretoria (Gauteng) 16 and 17 July: Johannesburg (Gauteng) 24 July: Kimberley (Northern Cape) 25 July: Bloemfontein (Free State) 28 July: Potchefstroom (North West) 30 July: Witbank (Mpumalanga) 01 August: Polokwane (Limpopo) The deadline for registrations for the Performing Arts Scholarships Programme  have been extended to this Friday, 5 June 2015. Click here for more information on previous winners, finalists, guidelines and registration;  email scholarships@act.org.za or contact the ACT office on 011 712 8403. ACT acknowledges support from the following organisations as regional  partners: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Port Elizabeth Opera House (PEOH),  The Market Theatre Foundation, Mayibuye Arts Centre, University of the Free State’s Scaena Theatre,  Witbank Civic Theatre, Artéma Instituut vir Kunstebestuur en Ontwikkeling,  Limpopo Youth Orchestra and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).

Travel Grants For Musicians and Training For Arts Organisations

MUSIC

 Call Out Music Mobility Fund 2015

Concerts SA offers travel grants to South African music professionals. Application deadline is Tuesday 7 April 2015.

The Music Mobility Fund is a funding mechanism which offers opportunities for South African musicians to undertake live music tours. Music professionals are invited to apply for funding from a National Mobility Fund (for projects in South Africa), and a Regional Mobility Fund (for projects taking place in other SADC countries).

The Fund is administered by Concerts SA, a joint South African/Norwegian project housed under the auspices of the Stakeholder Hub within the SAMRO Foundation. Concerts SA receives financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMRO and Concerts Norway. The project aims to support the growth of the live music sector in South Africa through research, skills development, competence building and, through its work with venues and promoters, develop regular, sustainable performance platforms. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.

Initiated by the British Council’s Connect ZA programme and The SAMRO Foundation, the Music Mobility Fund received 66 applications in 2013 and 118 in 2014, and provided support to 30 projects. Live music tour performances, research-based collaborations and professional creative exchange have taken place in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Recipients included artists Ihhashi Elimhlope, Maqhinga Radebe, The Brother Moves On, Bateleur, and businesses Motif Records and The Word N Sound Company, amongst others. A full recipient list is available at www.concertssa.co.za, and previous recipients of the Music Mobility Fund will not be eligible for consideration in this call for proposals.

Madala Kunene, highly respected KZN-based musician and 2014 Mobility Fund recipient had this to say about his recent tour: “The support of Concerts SA really helped me lately. I was not able to find opportunities at the beginning of this year, especially in January – a difficult month for us artists. Thanks to the Music Mobility Fund, I was able to work at many different venues across the Western Cape and Gauteng. It was easy to travel because the Mobility Fund support covered touring costs. Everywhere I performed people were very happy and very responsive to my music, so I will just add: power to Concerts SA and The SAMRO Foundation!”

Designed to help musicians, music industry professionals and organisations build on already established domestic success and develop connections, markets and audiences for their work, the fund provides support towards travel and transportation; per diems; material costs (hiring of backline and sound equipment), accommodation and visas.

The types of projects that may be financed are tours and concerts (performances; regional, country or provincial tours; participation at festivals and showcases, etc.), collaborative projects (artistic collaborations between musicians based in different provinces of South Africa or SADC countries), and professional development projects and visits (for South African music industry professionals to build networks and knowledge in other provinces and in the SADC region). The duration of the project may not be less than four days nor exceed 6 months.

National Projects
Artists from all provinces are invited to apply for national projects taking place in one or more provinces. The province(s) in which the project is to take place must be different to the one in which the artist is based. Successful applications will not be eligible for additional CSA funding support in the 3 provinces.

Regional Projects
Regional projects must take place in one or more of the following SADC countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Applicants will need to conduct their own research and have identified and communicated with a potential partner or host. The partner may be an individual or organisation and must be an established musician or music professional, and must be based in the SADC country (or countries) where the project will take place.

Application process
Applicants should complete the application form in English, and submit it before Tuesday 7 April 2015 with the following mandatory documents: legal documentation of the applicant (ID/Passport copy for individuals and organisation representatives; company registration documents); track record (press coverage, website links, evidence of recognition awards, public appearances or residencies, CV, biography, etc.); budget of the project (including projected income and expenditure); and a calendar of activities with tour schedule. SADC regional projects should include a letter from the local host confirming their support and involvement.

Enquiries and applications should be submitted by e-mail to concertssa@samro.org.za, by fax to 086 500 7028 or by post to Concerts SA, The SAMRO Foundation, 20 De Korte Street, 4th Floor SAMRO Place, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017.

For more information please visit our website http://concertssa.co.za, follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/ConcertsSA or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ConcertsSA

Workshops, Training Opportunities

Applications now open for BASA Basics-KZN

Applications are now open for arts organisations in Kwa Zulu Natal to become part of Business and Arts South Africa’s 2015 BASA Basics programme.

The six-month long programme is part of BASA’s newly developed three-tiered Education Programme. Started in 2014, the initiative is an integral part of BASA’s commitment to developing innovative educational programmes that seek to ensure the relevance and sustainability of the arts in society.

BASA Basics has been specially created for arts organisations and individuals wanting to start a for-profit or non-for-profit organisation.

It will introduce emerging artists to the legal registration options and processes available in terms of establishing an arts organisation. BASA Basics is additionally focused on enabling arts organisations to emerge from the programme with a workable business model that will play an important role in taking their organisation forward.

BASA Basics is built around a series of workshops, each one focused on a particular skill that will equip emerging arts organisations with the necessary tools to get started.

The kick-off BASA Basics workshop will look at understanding legal entities, as well as Governance and Compliance while the second one moves on to establishing the vision, mission, basic operational budgeting, resource evaluation and basic Business Models of the arts organisation. Proposal writing, business communication and partnership or ‘friend-raising’ is the focus of the third BASA Basics workshop.

All successful applicants must attend all workshops within the BASA Basics six-month programme and commit to the full extent of the programme.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2015.

BASA’s Education Programme is partnered with The National Arts Council, NLDTF, and RMB.

To fill in an application form to be considered for the BASA Basics programme, please visit the BASA website at www.basa.co.za and download the word document. Completed application forms must be e-mailed to onthatile@basa.co.za. For further information contact Onthatile Ditshego, Manager of BASA’s Education and Training Programme at BASA’s offices on 011 447 2295.

Free Film 'Miners Shot Down' at KZNSA, Glenwood, Durban 18 March 7pm.

RSVP at the Gallery to Sumayya.

Auditions for Buskers - Cape Town

Call for all Buskers

The City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Department under the Tourism, Events and Economic
Development Directorate, is in the process of drafting a Public Art Management Framework (PAMF).  

The purpose of this PAMF is to detail the standard operating procedures relating to all public art matters within the City of Cape Town’s jurisdiction.
The PAMF is to provide the structure and scope for placing, maintaining, managing and removing works of art in public spaces within the City.

The PAMF will achieve this by guiding the criteria and informing the assessment of all public art commissioned by the Council, or acquired by purchase, gift, bequest, donation or transfer.

What is busking and how is busking defined in the Public Art Management Framework?

• Busking is the practice of performing in public or publically accessible spaces.
• Artists engaging in this particular form of public art may be referred to as buskers, street performers, street musicians or troubadours.
• Performances may include but are not limited to:  acrobatics, clowning, comedy, contortions, dance, signing, fire skills, mime, living statue, music performance, puppeteering, snake charming, storytelling, reciting poetry or prose, sketching, painting and street theatre.

Purpose:
• This is a pilot project that will inform busking/street performance section of the PAMF.

Output:
• A carefully programmed / curated busking project for the CBD from January to March 2015.

Desired Outcomes
• To have explored the possibility of aligning busking / street performances with strategic events.
• To have developed a standard operating procedure to monitor (but not over regulate) performance artists while creating an enabling environment for their performances.
• To have developed an enabling facilitation process but regulated environment for street performers / buskers / performances in public spaces.

Call for artists
The Arts and Culture Department has initiated a pilot busking project in recognition of performing artists as an important element of developing process.  We invite artists who are interested in being part of this project to present a sample (max 3-5min) of their performance/art on 14

January 2015 between 09h00 and 12h00 at the Mayors Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall.
Selected artists will follow a detailed three month pilot busking programme and host performances at
selected busking areas around the CBD commencing 19 January 2015.
Artists will be able to utilise public spaces to celebrate our living heritage and work with the city to develop Cape Town as the most vibrant city in the

For more information contact:
Email:  busking@afriworld.co.za or Cell:  060 628 9648

Complimentary tickets

Applauz Arts Initiative is giving away 5 double tickets to PANSA members in the Western Cape to a preview night of 'Celebrating Adam Small'.

Adam Small is one of South Africa's most recognised living poets, and a resident of Cape Town.

In recognition of his vast contribution to the cultural reservoir of Cape Town's Creative sector, the City of Cape Town bestowed on him the acknowledgement of Civic Honours.

Now Applauz Arts Initiative, an NGO and recognised contributor to the cultural activities of the City of Cape Town and South Africa, has designed a program of entertainment to celebrate the life of Adam Small. The program will include a perfomance of extracts from his plays, followed by a 90 minute jazz musical performance of his poetry. The music is composed by luminaries of the South African music industry; Camillo Lombard, Kurt Egelhof and Emile Jansen.

Performance 1.
Title: Adam Small The Man
Extracts from his plays with poetry
When: 14 January 2015
Where: Artscape Arena Theatre
Time: 18:30
Duration : 80 min

and

Performance 2 World Premier.
Tittle: Adam Small BeJazzed
When: 14 January 2015
Where: Artscape Arena
Time: 20:30
Duration: 90 min

Please indicate which performance you wish to attend or both.
RSVP Natalia Da Rocha at: applauz.arts.initiative@gmail.com

Purchase a ticket for a performance of Celebrating Adam Small BeJazzed on the same date and pay R120 for both shows. Block Bookings of 10 or more: 10% discount on all prices Scholars (5 to 18 years): 0% discount on all prices - See more at:http://www.artscape.co.za/show/celebrating-adam-small-the-man/973/#sthash.bs1cJ4bZ.dpuf
Dates: 15-17, 20-24, 27-31 January 2015

Cost:
The Man, R60
BeJazzedm, R100

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

Music at St Clements and Auditions, Art News and News for Designers

Nibs van der Spuy and Gareth Gale will play at St. Clements this Thursday 20 March. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are R80. ( Friday is a public holiday)

Tel 031 2022511

Art News

Gauteng Opera Chorus Auditions
Gauteng Opera is holding chorus auditions on 29 March, State Theatre, Pretoria.
Date: 29 March
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Voice Types: Mezzo soprano/alto and baritone/bass
Requirements: Prepare one aria or song

Bring the sheet music to the audition for the accompanist provided to play

Confirmation: Please confirm your audition time slot with Madeleen on 012 322 7944012 322 7944 (Mon to Friday before 28 March 2014).

Call for Designer Practitioners: City Ward Co-Design Workshop
The City of Cape Town is looking for design practitioners and students who would like to be actively involved in their World Design Capital 2014 programme, the City Ward Co-Design Workshops. This is your opportunity to learn more about the participatory methodologies, embrace design thinking as a way of working, and work closely with other citizens of Cape Town in a hands-on co-creation environment.

For more details visit the website: http://www.ccdi.org.za/media-room/media-releases/call-for-design-practitioners-city-ward-co-design-workshops

Online Designer: Freelance position – Cape Town
The Media24 Magazines Digital Division is looking for an online designer to assist with short term assignments. The ideal candidate should be an exceptional creative designer who can work on innovative digital, mobile, social and advertising campaigns.

COMPETENCIES, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
• A minimum of one year experience as a layout artist within a media environment
• Previous experience in an editorial environment will serve as a strong recommendation
• A portfolio showcasing previous designs
• Has working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Development of creative assets
• Provide concepts and graphics from creative briefs provided by senior managers
• Organisation and design of image development
• Development of free-format HTML pages containing editorial content from creative briefs
• Ensure that final product reflects requirements before delivery to the e-Commerce team

If you meet the criteria, please forward a two-page CV and short motivation letter to Veronique Kerchhoff Email:veronique.kerchhoff@media24.com
In keeping with Media24 policy, preference will be given to candidates who will help us achieve our employment equity targets.

Heard of Four Corners?

As South Africa's Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards ©, Four Corners is the most anticipated South African film release of 2014, launching in cinemas on 28 March 2014.

Four Corners tells the story of a young chess prodigy who must defy the odds and stay one move ahead of the gangs—in a game where winning or losing can mean the difference between life and death. The film plays out aspects of the war fought and reported daily on the streets of the Cape Flats, home to the Number Gang factions of the Western Cape. The feature film is set to an evocative electronic soundscape by prolific electronic musician Markus Wormstorm, boasts internationally hailed local talent, and is brought to the big screen by award winning director, Ian Gabriel (Forgiveness, Four Corners). 

FILM REVIEWS

– "Gutsy and provocative. A South African reality never seen on film before" Leon Van Nierop, Film critic for The Citizen, De Kat
– "What a film! I am blown away by Ian Gabriel's movie" Melinda Ferguson, Features Editor, True Love Magazine
– "Intense, heartfelt and stylized. Eye-popping visuals with potent performances." Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter 
– "A searingly honest piece of art" Gavin Hood, Director of Oscar-winning South African film 'Tsotsi'

NOMINATIONS

1. South Africa's Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards ©

2. An International Press Academy 2014 Satellite Award © Nominee for Best International Film

3. Nominated for the Design Indaba's 2014 MBOISA Award, Most Beautiful Object in South Africa ©, the first feature film to receive this distinction. 

#FourCornersMovie

https://twitter.com/FourCornersSA

Related articles

• An Interview with Four Corners Director Ian Gabriel

Exclusive Ladies Event at Ster Kinekor - Talking Heads In Cape Town - Jobs In Digital

Ster Kinekor has a Exclusive Ladies Event Countrywide

Wed 12 March 7pm - Selected Venues
Bookings at www.sterkinekor.com


Are You A Talking Head?

Wed 12 March 7pm, Gold Of Africa Museum, Cape Town

More details at: www.africacentre.net/talking-heads 

Jobs In Digital

@FlowComms is looking for a mid/senior designer tweet @taraturk1 for all the deets

Digit Lab is looking for a Community Manager.  Email your CV to info@digitlab.co.za 


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News for Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Actors, Entertainers.... did I leave anyone out?

PANSA UNPLUGGED WEDNESDAYS!

Calling all Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Actors, Dancers, Entertainers and Theatre Practitioners:

This is for you!

Join us in January at the first Western Cape “PANSA Unplugged Wednesdays!” A platform where local artists and practitioners will have a chance to:

• Showcase talent
• Show work in development
• Collaborate with other performers
• Network with Industry Players

Date: Wednesday 22 January 2014

Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Liquidlime Studios (PANSA Offices) 3B Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

We look forward to welcoming both participants and audience members who are keen to network and explore what’s on offer. If you’d like to perform, performance slots of 5 - 15 minutes are available and can be booked with Nono at the PANSA Office.

Please be aware of the following.
There will be:
~No performance fee
~No backline.
~No cover charge.
All instruments must be acoustic.

We do have a CD player for dancers to bring music to dance to.

DONATIONS WELCOME!

If you want to be part be part of the audience please forward your name(s) to info@pansa.org.za
 

For more info contact Nono on: info@pansa.org.za  or 021 448 3513

OPPORTUNITIES

National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe opens for applications

The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is now accepting applications for Fringe productions wanting to take part in the 2014 edition of the Festival. The Festival will take place from 3 to 13 July 2014.

Application for the 2014 Fringe can be submitted, via the Festival’s website – www.nationalartsfestival.co.za
Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email - fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, telephone – 046 603 1103, or fax – 086 233 2119.

The deadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2014.

To download application form and information guide please visit http://www.nationalartsfestival.co.za/artists/forms/

African Arts Institute vacancies for 2014

The African Arts Institute (AFAI) is looking for a strong, young and dynamic team, to be based in Cape Town, for its 2014 programmes.

AFAI is now accepting applications for the following positions:
1. Communications Manager
2. Projects Manager
3. Help Desk Co-ordinator
4. Junior Researchers x 2
5. Junior Project Managers x 2
6. Interns x 2

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO info@afai.org.za by deadline 12 January 2014.

1. TWO page Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. TWO reference letters

Shortlisted candidates will be notified the week of 20 January 2014.

Please note that the AFAI office is now closed until Monday 13 January 2014.

(Source - Pansa) 

Auditions & Theatre News

PANSA UNPLUGGED WEDNESDAYS!

Calling all Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Actors, Dancers, Entertainers and Theatre Practitioners:

This is for you!

Join us in January at the first Western Cape “PANSA Unplugged Wednesdays!” A platform where local artists and practitioners will have a chance to:

• Showcase talent
• Show work in development
• Collaborate with other performers
• Network with Industry Players

 Date: Wednesday 22 January 2014 @ 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Liquidlime Studios (PANSA Offices) 3B Beach Road, WOODSTOCK

We look forward to welcoming both participants and audience members who are keen to network and explore what’s on offer. If you’d like to perform, performance slots of 5 - 15 minutes are available and can be booked with Nono at the PANSA Office.

For more info contact Nono on: info@pansa.org.za  or 021 448 3513

Casting Call: Voice auditions for international cartoon show

Voices need to be:

Neutral American/Canadian/Chicago accent (Male and Female)
Upper Class English Accent (Male)
Italian Accent (Male)
Australian Accent (Female)
Russian Accent (Female)

Auditions to be held on Tuesday, 10th December 2013 in Green Point, Cape Town

If interested, please email Rozie at rozie.gorvalla@bubblegum.co.za before Friday the 6th December, for further details and to set up a voice audition.

National Children's Theatre (NCT) seeks teachers for children’s workshops

NCT: Application for Theatre Workshop Teachers 2014

National Children’s Theatre requires teachers for Saturday Workshops starting January 2014, in the following areas:

• Singing
• Dancing
• Speech and Drama

If you are interested, please forward your CV to Francois: francois@nctt.org.za before 9 December 2013.

For further information: Visit our website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za

National Children’s Theatre (NCT) Application for  NaCTIES Theatre Directors

NCT seeks 4 young, fresh, energetic graduates who are looking to build up their experience as directors.

NCT is providing an opportunity for aspiring young directors to gain experience under the mentorship of the CEO and Artistic Director of NCT.

Applications are hereby invited for short-term contract position of NaCTIES Junior Directors. Click here for more details

Applications should be received by no later than Friday 13 December 2013.

For further information: Visit website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za or contact Francois Theron or Moira Katz on 011 484 1584.

TV SERIES LOOKING FOR BLACK MALE JOURNALIST CO-HOST
13 part TV and online series showcasing forward thinking partnerships between big business and the communities across Africa seeks intrepid, smart male journalist with an interest in Africa to be a co-host. 

The candidate will be one of 2 or 3 on-camera 'Travelling Storytellers'.  
Shooting starts: Feb 2014

Each storyteller will need to allocate 7 days per episode for shooting/travelling and 3 days per episode for pre-production and voice over.  

We are not looking for an actor/presenter type or someone who comes across as such.  Rather, a journalist or someone who reads as such.  Must come across as intelligent but not be overbearing, pretentious or ego driven.  We need a smart, curious investigator with a business and development mindset - or a journalist who is interested in everything, cares deeply about the continent and can up-skill on context and series content quickly.

• Black or mixed-race male
• Age 30 upwards - or who presents as such
• Must live in or is be based in Cape Town from Jan 2014 to August 2014
• Willing to travel to far flung places in Africa
• No previous TV experience required
• Any nationality
• Passport in order with necessary blank pages.
• Works well in a small travelling team and is prepared to help out when needed. 
• An authentic, real person on camera - just to be himself or herself.  We will not be doing to-camera stand-ups or presenter links.

Please send your details to lisachait@gmail.com no later than 16 December 2013.

Live Magazine SA recruiting for January 2014
Want to be part of the Live Magazine SA team? We’re recruiting now for contributors to join our team in January 2014. Please submit your details, cv and examples of published or unpublished work below.

http://livemag.co.za/contribute-now/

DTI Workshop: Formalisation of the Creative Sector

The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) invites upcoming artists to attend the formalization outreach programme aimed at formalizing the creative sector. The programme aims to empower artists with knowledge that will enable them to know their copyrights and related matters operate professionally as formal entities and also be able to access Government incentives and/or participate in domestic and international exhibitions driven by the dti. The workshop is scheduled as follows:

Date: 06 December 2013

Time: 09h00 – 14:00

Venue: Monwabisi Community Hall, Cnr Washington and Jungle Walk (Opposite to Langa Police Station), Cape Town

If you are interested in attending the workshop kindly confirm by Wednesday, 04 December 2013 especially if you need transport. Transport will be provided from the following areas:

1. Khayamandi
2. Nyanga
3. Khayelitsha
4. Lwandle
5. Philippi
6. Mitchells Plain/ Mandalay

RSVP: Ntombikayise Sithole
E-mail address: nsithole@thedti.gov.za
Telephone: 012 394 5656
Cell: 082 519 0594/ 083 123 0970

(Source - Pansa) 

Jobs in the Arts and find out more about Matthew Mole

PANSA WC is giving away 20 tickets to see Laugh The Buffalo

PANSA Western Cape has a new regional committee, and we'd like to introduce them to you. So, in order to do that, we are inviting you to Andrew Buckland's Laugh The Buffalo on Wednesday, 20th November at 19:30 for 20:15.

Only 20 free tickets are on offer and paid up members of PANSA are invited to apply by email to be included in this social gathering and to enjoy the show with us. Join us for a drink before the show and/or after the show.

The tickets will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis, on condition that you are a paid up member. So hurry, you still have time to become a paid up member and make you application!

Membership fees are: R120 for individuals, R25 for students (need a valid student card) and membership is valid until 31 December 2014.

Hurry, hurry! 20 tickets are not-a-lot!

link : http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=34141

Stage Manager

Third World Bunfight is looking for an experienced and strong Stage Manager for Macbeth Opera touring in Cape Town and Europe from April to July 2014 and again in September and October/November 2014. Rehearsals in Cape Town from the middle of March 2014. You will be responsible for managing, maintaining & packing all props and costumes and required to work as part of a big team.

Please send CV with references to Barbara at thirdworldbunfight@artslink.co.za

Opportunities at Cape Town Opera
Assistant Production Manager

This twelve month, full time, fixed term position entails the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the production manager with organizing the costing, purchase and delivery of all production materials and their construction
• To assist Production Manager with all technical logistics with strong administrative skills
• To liaise with and support the directors and designers engaged by various theatres both local and international
• To plan and produce detailed production schedules in consultation with the Production Manager, Artistic Director and Producer

Please send your CV to haileyk@capetownopera.co.za. No phone calls please. Position available immediately. 

Personal Assistant to Managing Director/Receptionist

This twelve month, full time, fixed term appointment commences 8 January 2014 with the following responsibilities/skills required:

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsing, etc)
• Positive, can-do attitude and personal initiative
• Demonstrated accuracy in writing, spelling and minute-taking in English
• Clear communication (written and verbal)

The position is resident at CTO’s administrative offices at Artscape. Closing date for applications 29 November 2013.

Please send your CV to eliseb@capetownopera.co.za. No phone calls please. Must be available for an in-person interview prior to 22 November or after 5 December.

Assistant to the Producer

This seven month, part-time (20 hrs/week) fixed term appointment commences Monday 3 February and ends 31 August 2014, with the following responsibilities/skills required:

• Demonstrated experience and accuracy with writing and numbers, excel spreadsheets and word documents
• Understanding complex travel schedules (flights, housing, per diem, etc) and performing arts schedules (rehearsals, performances, etc)
• Generating accurate documents for contracts, visa applications and/or logistical scheduling
• General awareness of international country locations, currencies, travel requirements, etc

Please send your CV to eliseb@capetownopera.co.za. 

The position is resident at CTO’s administrative offices at Artscape. Closing date for applications: 29 November 2013.

RMB-supported BASA Intern programme open for applications

Now moving into its fifth year, the programme is designed to allow a new graduate the chance to immerse him or herself in all aspects of arts administration. The programme also allows the intern to identify their own learning goals and work towards those during the year that the internship runs.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for the 2014 Business and Arts South Africa intern programme, supported by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB).

So far Karabo Legoabe (2010), Arthur Nkuna (2011), Lakin Morgan (2012), and Mondli Magenuka (2013) have benefited from the programme, which sees the intern work out of BASA’s Johannesburg offices from January to December.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to: info@basa.co.za For more information call 011 447 2295

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2013.

(Source - Pansa) 

Matthew Mole and a purple tortoise called Trouble Claws

Brad Klynsmith (Gangs of Ballet), Matthew Mole and Jonathan Rich (Gangs of Ballet) at the Toy Story Corporate Day Challenge (picture by - Abhi Indrarajan ) 

“It’s the best place in the world! I love it so much, I come here as often as I can,” says Cape Town-born-now-living-in-Joburg musician, Matthew Mole.

This is why the 22 year old jumped at the chance to head to Durban to help with East Coast Radio’s Toy Story with Game Corporate Day challenge on 12 November 2013.

The affable, down-to-earth musician, who made South African chart history in July by becoming the first local artist to enter the iTunes album chart at No 1 with his debut, The Home We Built, says he loves being part of initiatives that benefit children.

“My favourite toy growing up, was a little, purple tortoise. I called him Trouble Claws,” beams Matthew as he takes a break from answering the Toy Story pledge lines. “Apparently I was so attached to Trouble Claws, I couldn’t let go of him!”

Which is why Matthew can understand how lonely a childhood can be without a little something special to keep you company, to be your friend, your comfort, your buddy.  Many children in KZN do not have the luxury of owning a new toy. They have never experienced trembling fingers unwrapping a new toy; the shiver of anticipation when presented with a gift; the comfort of something that is completely theirs. This is the story of Toy Story – bringing light, love and even hope to thousands of little ones on the east coast. We raised more than R1 million during our Corporate Day Challenge on Tuesday. The money will be used to provide food for KZN’s underprivileged at the same time as hospital and orphanage toy drop-offs continue.

Matthew has promised to be a part of Toy Story every year as he, like tens of thousands of KZN residents, is determined to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. He has just wrapped up filming the music video for his latest track, Take Yours I’ll Take Mine, which he says was “loads of fun since we shot in 18 different locations in Joburg.”

Despite having legions of fans across the country, Matthew’s feet are firmly on the ground. “I’m not used to this fame game. It’s still a shock when someone comes up to me. I’m still learning how all that works,” says the Toy Story hero, as he goes back to taking calls from other Toy Story heroes.

(Source - East Coast Radio)