V&A Waterfront announces its 2023 Artist Alliance Programme [CLOSED]
This immersive programme offers practical experience, knowledge, & skills development in six disciplines: Fine Arts (Sculpture), Videography, Music Production, Illustration, Animation & Graphic Design
The Artist Alliance Programme is an incubation program aimed at celebrating and championing the richness of the talent, projects, and people that embody the creativity and resilience of South Africa.
For 30 years, the V&A Waterfront has been a strong supporter of the arts in Cape Town, celebrating the creativity and resilience of South Africa, with initiatives such as Art In Public Places, Joy from Africa and Take the Stage. In its announcement of the programme, it expressed that;
“The V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance programme was conceptualised on the belief that creatives who LIVE their ART deserve to BE HEARD. This immersive programme offers practical experience, knowledge, and skills development in six disciplines: Fine Arts (Sculpture), Videography, Music Production, Illustration, Animation and Graphic Design. With guidance from six influential industry leaders, selected incubatees will receive mentorship tailored to their discipline and expertise. Unleash your creativity, and seize the opportunity to nurture your artistic talents and join our creative neighbourhood community.”
The announcement also introduced the 2023 Artist Alliance Ambassadors: Mbhali Manzini, Nqaba “Shakes” Mbolekwana, and Richard Average expressing that;
“These exceptional creatives were part of our inaugural cohort in 2021 and have collaborated with the V&A on various projects since their graduation. Their talents and contributions exemplify the magic of artistic collaboration and innovation.”
The programme is scheduled to start in the first week of October 2023 and run until 30 November 2023.
Who can apply and enter for the programme?
Any person between the ages of 18 and 30 can apply. You must be based in Cape Town and actively pursuing a career or business in the creative industry, full-time or part-time field. Also, you must be available to attend a two-month incubation programme from 1 October to 30 November 2023.
The selection process will be managed by the V&A Waterfront’s Artist Alliance team in collaboration with Creative Nestling and other selected industry experts following the judging criteria. Entries will be reviewed in the months of August and September and a cohort of 6 people will be selected by a panel of judges and publicly announced on 28 September.
About The V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is a 123-hectare mixed-use development, which caters to both local and international visitors, offering everything from residential to commercial property, hotels, retail districts, extensive dining, leisure and entertainment facilities. Its many heritage sites and tourism landmarks make it both exceptional and unique, as does the recently opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), which hosts the world’s largest collection of contemporary art from Africa.
It sees its role on the continent to be a platform that facilitates and champions art and design, to support entrepreneurship and innovation, lead the charge on sustainability, and drive positive social and economic change.
How to apply?
Visit the application page here to learn more about the application process, judging criteria and to apply for the programme.
