Empowering the creative economy
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) is committed to optimising the creative industries’ impact on social and economic growth and has implemented many programmes since the advent of democracy
Inside Creative Feel
Lore Watterson is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Creative Feel Magazine Recently I was accused by some arts practitioners who had had their funding applications turned down of not using Creative Feel
Numbers, narratives and surfing big waves
Business & Arts is a monthly column by Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA). I’m creative when I’m surfing big waves. This was the answer I filled
Asanda Magaqa to host SA Cultural Observatory’s March Conference
The resilient and award-winning storyteller and producer, Asanda Magaqa, is the face of the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) third International Conference, which she will host as master of ceremonies
SA creative economy conference submissions closing soon
There is increasing research that supports the argument that the creative and cultural industries are adding significantly to GDP growth, employment and social cohesion both nationally and around the world.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s renovated Campanile plays host to the arts
One of Port Elizabeth’s most visible skyline and audible heritage landmarks, the Campanile, has been unveiled and opened to the public after renovations and upgrades. The Campanile Memorial
Going beyond
The South African Cultural Observatory will host its third annual national conference in Nelson Mandela Bay in March 2018. The impact of new technologies and the restructuring of popular culture
#SACO2018 first call for papers and presentations
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) invites all local and international academics; industry professionals and practitioners; public managers and intellectuals; researchers and consultants; private sector sponsors and practitioners; NGOs, organisations
SA Cultural Observatory announces 3rd international conference: ‘Beyond the creative economy?’
The future of creativity and its role in our society will be a key focus area of the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) third national conference, which returns to Nelson
Beyond the creative economy?
It is conference planning season for the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO). This means an intense review of the trends and research emerging from the creative and cultural industries (CCIs)
Tzaneen is final stop of SA Cultural Observatory national tour
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) closes its eight-stop countrywide domain workshop tour in Tzaneen on October 26. Since July, the SACO, a project of the Department of Arts &
SA Cultural Observatory launches national workshop series in East London
Off the back of a wildly successful national conference in May, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) kicks off a nationwide roadshow of eight domain workshops in East London in July.
#SACOConf2017 – it’s a wrap!
THE #SACOConf2017 was a real celebration of the current and future potential of the creative economy. Please enjoy this special edition newsletter which focuses on highlighting some of the speeches
Emerging trends from #SACOConf2017
There are a number of core trends and burning issues influencing the global and South African creative economy – some of which were explored at the second South African Cultural
#SACOConf2017 to identify trends to boost SA’s R90bn creative economy
The second South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) National Conference, which takes place Wednesday and Thursday (24 – 25 May) in Johannesburg, will strengthen the knowledge and capacity of South Africa’s creative economy
Calculated Output
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has just launched a ground-breaking and invaluable tool for South African event and festival organisers looking to quantify the economic impact of events –
SA Cultural Observatory Conference Gives Youth a Platform
Young creatives will be one of the primary beneficiaries of the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) National Conference in Johannesburg this month. This after the SACO – a Department of
African insights to feature strongly at creative economy conference
The African experience of growing, maintaining and developing a strong cultural and creative economy will be a main focal point at the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) conference this May. The
Top line-up of South African speakers for SA Cultural Observatory Conference
The South African Cultural Observatory has secured a stellar local line-up of academics, researchers and creative practitioners for its National Conference at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg on May 24 and
SA Cultural Observatory secures Masasa Mbangeni as National Conference MC
The ethereal and spunky award-winning actress, Masasa Mbangeni, is the face of the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) May National Conference, which she will host as master of ceremonies (MC). Mbangeni
South African Cultural Observatory 2nd National Conference
The Creative Economy & Development – Perspectives from Developed and Emerging Economies. The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) and the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) are excited to announce
Seven young scholars awarded SACO scholarship
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has awarded seven scholarships and bursaries for the 2017 academic year. The award sees the allocation of over half a million Rand to supporting
SACO: M&E key to realising SA’s creative potential
The art for art’s sake versus the art for market debate has raged for more than 100 years – but is not mutually exclusive. The South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO)
SACO Domain Workshops a Complete Success
The first of several South African Cultural Observatory or SACO domain workshops kicked off on August 18. About 40 representatives of the Mpumalanga arts, culture and heritage community joined in tackling
SACO to Host Domain Workshop in Mpumalanga
As of 18 August 2016, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) and the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) will host a series of domain workshops. The event targets all Mpumalanga-based
International involvement at SACO National Conference
An impressive line-up of international experts will contribute key academic, creative and economic insights and findings at the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) first national conference in Port Elizabeth from