V&A Waterfront reveals the 6 creatives in the 2023 cohort of its Artist Alliance programme
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.
In July, we reported the open call for the V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance Programme. Following the selection process by the V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance team in collaboration with Creative Nestlings, its programme partner, and other selected industry experts, it announced the six (6) creatives who will be participating in the 2023 cohort of its Artist Alliance programme.
The announcement stated, “The six creatives will receive guidance and mentorship from industry veterans Dirk Durnez in fine art, Zunaid Green in videography, Nadia Darries in animation, Russell 'Yay Abe' Abrahams in illustration, and Kay Faith in music production. The young artists will also receive continuous coaching, market access, and business support from Creative Nestlings, a creative platform dedicated to empowering emerging talent.”
The Artist Alliance programme, an initiative of V&A Waterfront in collaboration with Creative Nestling, 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.
It says the programme serves as a vital support system for emerging artists and provides them with the space and opportunity to turn their creative talent into marketable skills, profitable businesses, and sustainable careers.
Speaking on the partnership and programme, Creative & Strategic Director and Founder of Creative Nestlings, Dillion Phiri said: “We are thrilled to partner with these six talented individuals and the V&A Waterfront team. Over the years, we’ve observed the invaluable contribution such support makes to empower creatives in their respective domains, effectively broadening access to crucial opportunities that are fundamental for their development.”
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The 2023 Cohort of the Artist Alliance programme
The six (6) creatives who will be participating in the 2023 Cohort of the Artist Alliance programme are Carmen Jacobs (Graphic Designer), Sipho Ngqayimbana (Music Producer), Larissa Mwanyama (Illustrator), Anelissa Nkanyuza (Animator), Dumi Mparutsa (Fine Artist) and Lehlohonolo Ndlovu (Videographer).
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