Artslink

Since 1994 we have seen the arrival of two immensely impressive internet-linked arts initiatives of importance to theatre researchers, both initiated through the offices of charismatic figures in the arts world – arts administrator, activist and playwright Mike van Graan’s Artslink network and Afrikaans novelist, mentor and theoretician Etienne van Heerden’s LitNet (now also in English). Both these initiatives have grown way beyond the original intention, bursting with categories, covering most literary and art forms and most theoretical perspectives.

Artslink

ARTSLINK Artslink.co.za. *** Launched in January 1997, it is privately owned and independent. is an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which sells tickets, distributes SA arts, culture and entertainment news and hosts an annual directory of recurring national arts festivals and events. www.artslink.co.za Artslink.co.za News specialises in connecting audiences to artists. Members of the public can browse the news on the site or subscribe to receive, via e-mail, news tailored to their interests and area (art, dance, literature, music, theatre, province, etc.), the weekly summaries ArtWrap, FilmWrap, ShowBuzz and weekly articles by various journalists. www.artslink.co.za/news.htm (See also Ticket.co.za, Artslink.co.za News, Artslink.co.za Wire, Artslink.co.za News specialises in connecting audiences to artists. Members of the public can browse the news on the site or subscribe to receive, via e-mail, news tailored to their interests and area (art, dance, literature, music, theatre, province, etc.), the weekly summaries ArtWrap, FilmWrap, ShowBuzz and weekly articles by various journalists. www.artslink.co.za/news.htm PUBLICITY - VIRTUAL PRESS OFFICE (VPO) The Artslink.co.za VPO is the easiest and most cost effective way to promote events, exhibitions and shows. Press releases are posted on the site and Google News, e-mailed to both extensive databases for audience (Artslink.co.za News) and journalists (Artslink.co.za Wire) around the country on newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet and freelance. A targeted market and no printing or distribution costs. www.artslink.co.za/vpo.htm MEDIA - WIRE SERVICE Accredited members of the media will receive, via e-mail, a free daily newsfeed tailored to their interests and area (art, dance, literature, music, theatre, province, etc.), the weekly summaries ArtWrap, FilmWrap, ShowBuzz and weekly articles by various journalists. Access is also granted to all news on the site, an annual directory of recurring national arts festivals and events and to original articles by contributors, such as ArtSpoken. Arrange to reproduce these copyright articles at competitive rates by contacting Artslink.co.za. www.artslink.co.za/news.htm

SA ARTS AND CULTURE CALENDAR

An annual directory of recurring national arts festivals and events. Add an annual event or festival. www.artslink.co.za/annual_calendar.htm

ARTSPOKEN - DEBATE, VIEWS AND REVIEWS

Artslink.co.za is inviting everyone and anyone who has something to say about the arts, to say it on the biggest SA arts, culture and entertainment website. www.artslink.co.za/chat.htm Artslink.co.za, launched in January 1997, is privately owned and independent. www.artslink.co.za/contact.htm TICKET.CO.ZA A paperless ticketing solution providing e-tickets via SMS directly to mobile phones or the option to print an online ticket. From a single event to a complete booking system. www.ticket.co.za

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Go to the Artslink website at : http://www.artslink.co.za

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