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| − | + | The [[Centre for Creative Arts]] is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation within the Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences of the [[University of KwaZulu-Natal]] . | |
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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
| − | Established in 1996 | + | Established in 1996, |
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| + | Salaries for permanent staff and offices are provided by the University, while all festivals, projects and programmes, require external funding. | ||
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| − | The principal work of the CCA is the co-ordination of four annual festivals: | + | The principal work of the [[CCA]] is the co-ordination of four annual festivals: |
| − | Time of the Writer | + | [[Time of the Writer]] |
| − | Durban International Film Festival | + | [[Durban International Film Festival]] |
| − | Jomba! Contemporary Dance Festival | + | [[Jomba! Contemporary Dance Festival]] |
| − | Poetry Africa | + | [[Poetry Africa]] |
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strategic development of [[Audiences|audiences]] and media attention | strategic development of [[Audiences|audiences]] and media attention | ||
| − | The '''Centre for Creative Arts''' is part of a number of cultural networks in Africa involved in dialoguing strategies to promote cultural activities, networking dynamics, information exchange and new forms of Pan-African and international cooperation. The CCA is also involved in other projects such as ad hoc festivals, conferences, concerts, exchange projects and training programmes. | + | The '''[[Centre for Creative Arts]]''' is part of a number of cultural networks in Africa involved in dialoguing strategies to promote cultural activities, networking dynamics, information exchange and new forms of Pan-African and international cooperation. The CCA is also involved in other projects such as ''ad hoc'' festivals, conferences, concerts, exchange projects and training programmes. |
Revision as of 05:51, 28 October 2024
The Centre for Creative Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation within the Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences of the University of KwaZulu-Natal .
Origins
Established in 1996,
Salaries for permanent staff and offices are provided by the University, while all festivals, projects and programmes, require external funding.
Activities
The principal work of the CCA is the co-ordination of four annual festivals:
Durban International Film Festival
Jomba! Contemporary Dance Festival
Objectives
Provision of creative platforms, performance spaces and economic opportunities for artists and related industries
facilitation of intercultural artistic relationships and network development between South African, African and international writers, poets, filmmakers, dancers, choreographers, musicians, artists, and cultural organisations
provision of meaningful seminars, capacity building workshops and activity programmes - aspirant artists, schools, tertiary institutions and community arts organisations are a particular focus
strategic development of audiences and media attention
The Centre for Creative Arts is part of a number of cultural networks in Africa involved in dialoguing strategies to promote cultural activities, networking dynamics, information exchange and new forms of Pan-African and international cooperation. The CCA is also involved in other projects such as ad hoc festivals, conferences, concerts, exchange projects and training programmes.
For more information
See website for programme details : www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
Centre for Creative Arts, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban 4041, South Africa .
Tel: +27 31 2602506 / 2603118 Fax: +27 31 2603074 email: cca@ukzn.ac.za
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