Pretoria - The Department of Arts and Culture has embarked on a process of re-aligning its funding to the priorities identified at the Consultative Conference, says Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile. The conference had agreed in April that the "creative sector in South Africa had the potential to be a leading sector in generating economic growth, employment and trade … [Read more...] about Arts and Culture to re-align its funding
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Department to support youth in arts
Pretoria – The Department of Arts and Culture will this financial year focus on identifying and developing young talent to ensure that arts become a career of choice among the youth. Presenting his department's 2011/2012 Budget Vote on Wednesday, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile acknowledged that more work still needs to be done to develop an appreciation for the … [Read more...] about Department to support youth in arts
South African Arts and Culture can Lead in Economic Growth Generation
Cape Town - South Africa's creative sector, like in many developed nations, has the potential to lead in generating economic growth, says Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile. This minister said this was the collective view in April of over thousand delegates who attended the historic National Consultative Conference on the contributions of the arts, culture and heritage … [Read more...] about South African Arts and Culture can Lead in Economic Growth Generation
New developments on the cards for arts, culture sector
Cape Town - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has highlighted a number of proposals which are set to boost the arts and culture sector in the country. This, he said, included establishing a touring company in order to develop touring exhibitions and performances for nationally supported events across the country, such as festivals. Mashatile made the remarks during … [Read more...] about New developments on the cards for arts, culture sector
Creative Industries a Golden Economic Factor
Johannesburg - The arts, culture and heritage sector has a key role to play in South Africa's economy and creating jobs, says Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile. Addressing a conference titled Manzi's Golden Economy - where the contribution of the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector to the New Growth Path is being discussed - Mashatile said these industries should take … [Read more...] about Creative Industries a Golden Economic Factor
