Thuthukisani is a business development programme that was started to empower a selected group of artists to implement and execute their chosen projects in a strategic and sustainable way. A total of 63 successful applicants, seven from each province in South Africa, will receive training. After thorough training and mentorship, all participants will then pitch their projects for the opportunity to receive a cash investment. Only projects with merit and viability will be eligible for potential investment.
The name of the programme, Thuthukisani, is a call to action taken from the isiZulu word ‘thuthukisa’ (a verb), meaning to develop. Initiated and managed by the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), the ACT Thuthukisani Programme is supported by Nedbank.
The roll-out of the programme takes place in three cycles, with applicants from three predetermined provinces per cycle invited. Cycle 1, covering Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga, is in its final stages, and artists from Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will soon be able to apply for cycle 2.
WORTH
The structure of Thuthukisani will encompass:
- Masterclasses
- Professional and peer-to-peer mentoring
- Potential monetary investment towards selective projects from the programme cohort
ELIGIBILITY
- Only South African nationals with projects taking place in South Africa may apply.
- Arts organizations and/or individuals must carry on an active, registered and compliant art business with an existing client base.
- The core business focus must be arts and culture.
DEADLINE: May 22, 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
