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Department of arts & culture A story of opportunity and inclusivity

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WHAT IS CULTURE? Culture is a representation of our values and aspirations, traditions and shared memories, the ways we develop, receive and transmit these, and the ways of life they produce. Therefore, if sustainable development is ‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,’ then culture matters because it is a resource that we inherit from our family and pass on to our children. Culture is therefore our past and our future (Intercultural City 2007:7) CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL B | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 1 MESSAGE from the mayoR contents

01 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 07 ENHANCING PUBLIC LIFE CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL / Intangible heritage 02 A BROADER CONTEXT / Public art  / Cape Town at a glance / Carnival / World Design / Intercultural dialogue It’s no surprise that our world is multitude of mid-size cities, the public-participation process, making it Capital 2014 / Community cultural changing. The global economy category that best applies to Cape a plan that belongs to all the people of / Cape Town: a creative development has shifted significantly, greatly Town. In addition, our regional position Cape Town; a plan in which everyone and cultural city accellerating the rapid process renders us well-placed as a gateway has had a say. of urbanisation, bringing with to expanding African markets. 03 WHY ARTS AND 08 BOOSTING CULTURAL it numerous challenges, but more Unique strengths, including our The IDP provides the strategic CULTURE? ECONOMIES importantly, exciting opportunities. smaller size, better infrastructure, framework for building a city based / Economic importance / Creative industries ‘Understanding the of culture / Cultural tourism Today, more people than ever live excellent service provision and on five key pillars: cultural ecology of a / Social importance of / Cultural events in cities in search of a better life, but sophisticated higher-education • the opportunity city culture creative cities that are socially cohesive network, make us ideally suited to • the safe city city and developing / Spacial importance 09 FACILITATING and culturally inclusive are far more build a competitive advantage in • the caring city a viable Arts and of culture CULTURAL SPACES attractive, particularly in developing certain sectors. These advantages • the inclusive city / Culture in itself / Cultural Spaces countries. Cape Town, known as ‘the bring with them economic growth, job • the well-run city Culture strategy Programme creative city’ for many years, has an creation and resources, all of which creates cultural 04 A BRIEF HISTORY / Langa Cultural Precinct energy and vibrance that will fast lead to an increasingly inclusive society. These five focus areas inform wellbeing and / Where we’ve come from / City Hall and the become a successful economic driver. each of the City’s plans and policies, / Our role in the 2010 To capitalise on its strengths and meet including the Policy for Arts and identity, a major FIFA World Cup 10 BEING CONNECTED For their part, cities, and the nearby challenges head-on, Cape Town has Culture. Each of the pillars work contributor to the 05 OUR APPROACH AND INFORMED regions they support, have always positioned itself accordingly and together to inform a holistic view quality of life in a city’ / Rising to the challenge / Coordination, been recognised as drivers of growth is unlocking its full potential through of development to move the City / Exploring opportunities communication and development for a number of creative strategies for development, of Cape Town forward, building it GARETH BLOOR, / Core principles and partnerships reasons: the volume of people living which are particularly exciting in the into the creative and dynamic African MAYCO MEMBER for Tourism / Future vision in these areas, the critical mass of skills sfields of arts and culture. city of the future, today. and Events / Enabling methodology 11 WHO WE ARE and labour that they represent, and the / The 2014 Arts and potential for economies of scale The City’s Integrated Development 06 PROGRAMME AREAS Culture team created by these numbers. Plan (IDP) is a strategy that informs growth over the next five years. We are In development terms, over the next proud that this IDP has reached over 20 years, growth will be driven by a one million people in an extensive

2 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 3 02/ a broader context ‘In the past three years Arts and Culture has blossomed and taken centre stage. As part of the City’s economic growth and marketing strategy, its vital role THE CREATION OF AN ARTS AND CULTURE TEAM has been to position and reposition WAS THE CATALYST THAT PROPELLED CAPE TOWN TOURISM, the unique cultural activities and THEN FORWARD, ENABLING IT TO BECOME ONE WORLD’S EVENTS & experiences Cape Town has to offer’ MOST CREATIVE HUBS. TODAY, IT HAS EMERGED WITH A STRONG VISION FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE. ECONOMIC ANTON GROENEWALD, executive director, TEED AND NOW THIS IS THE STORY OF THE CITY’S EXCITING JOURNEY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE In 1996 the Cape Town municipality TEED. It continues by establishing experienced both in Cape Town and MANDATE established its very own Arts and Culture the city’s worldwide recognition as a around the world and is documented team. It was the second municipality in creative and cultural city, including on a timeline, that also includes Arts and The Tourism, Events & Economic to do so, but it quickly Cape Town’s designation as World Culture’s role in key international events Development Directorate (TEED) is became the first municipality with an Design Capital 2014. such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. mandated to market and develop Arts and Culture policy. Cape Town’s tourism, events, arts, The document confirms the importance It concludes with the Department’s culture and visitor offering. This publication tells the story of the of arts and culture in a city through four emerging strategy and a vision of team, now a department within the critical areas, including the economic, creating an enabling environment The directorate’s primary strategic Tourism Events and Economic Develop- spatial and social importance of arts for arts and culture in Cape Town. objective is to stimulate economic ment Directorate (TEED). The story starts and culture, but also the importance This four-pronged strategy focuses on: growth and development in an with Cape Town as an important tourism of culture in itself. This is illustrated open-opportunity city that is centre and the department’s place in through real-life examples and cases, • ENHANCING PUBLIC LIFE inclusive of all its residents. THROUGH CULTURE, including programmes centred around It aims to attract investment through intangible heritage, public art, carnival, events, tourism, arts and culture intercultural dialogue and community and marketing actions by: cultural development • Increasing visitor numbers, additional iconic events, The Tourism, Events & Marketing Department’s (TE&AM) senior staff, pictured in early 2014 on the roof of the • BOOSTING THE CREATIVE . Staff from the Departments of Tourism, Events, Place Marketing, Strategic Assets, Cape with an emphasis on innovative and creative arts ECONOMY, Town Stadium, Arts and Culture, as well as TE&AM Support were present. In September 2014, the name of cultural tourism, cultural events and and culture activities the Directorate was officially changed to the Tourism, Events and Economic Development Department (TEED) creative industries • maximising operational budgets when the department of Place Marketing was consolidated with the City’s other communications-related functions and the Department of Economic Development moved into the Directorate. • FACILITATING CULTURAL • creating and facilitating SPACES, including the partnerships and joint ventures Department’s World Design • planning, decision-making and of this policy is not just to increase Capital 2014 flagship project, coordinated action between role- What next? an understanding of arts and culture At the time of publication, the The Langa Cultural Precinct players (spheres of government, in the City, but to enable the City department had concluded a final state owned enterprises, to draw on its collective strengths draft of the City’s new Arts, Culture and • COORDINATING A promotion and marketing and opportunities to create the Creative Industries Policy, which will go CONNECTED AND INFORMED agencies, the private sector and best enabling environment for the to Council for decision making. This CULTURAL SECTOR, with a focus communities) development of Arts, Culture and is a transversal policy that responds on coordination and partnership the Creative Industries. development, research, thought • facilitating and promoting sector to the myriad other departments in leadership, and the acknowledgement transformation the , who all play ZAYD MINTY of excellence, including grants a role in the area of arts, culture and MANAGER OF ARTS AND CULTURE, creative industries. The long-term aim CITY OF CAPE TOWN 4 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 5 02/ Table a broader The city’s tourism sector has context Mountain shown impressive signs of growth voted New7Wonder of Nature. Accolades in recent years. Recorded a record season ++ TripAdvisor World City in 2013 with Survey 2014 awarded A study in 2013 by business The study shows the city’s tourism Cape Town second services company Grant industry generated over 855 000 place in their Best for Thornton, which was visitors Restaurants category commissioned by the city, R14,3bn per year (top performer is New showed that direct spend on in 2013 and employed about York) and Helpful cape tourism in Cape Town grew 34 500 Locals (after Tokyo) permanent and ++ One of the Top 25 Cities in the World, town 3,6% 15 000 Condé Nast Traveler a year from 2009 to 2013 temporary workers Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 at a ++ Number three in the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014 Top Cities glance ++ Favourite City 2013, The Telegraph Travel As World Design Awards Capital 2014, Cape ++ First in New York Times Town is on the global 52 Places to Go in 2014 creative radar. This ++ The Guardian’s Number iconic designation One Holiday Hotspot in the top 40 destination highlights and affirms round-up the creativity of the ++ One of CNN World's city, country and 10 Most Loved Cities continent. Here’s ++ Cape Town has moved why this is just the up 27 places in the international fashion beginning of a better capital city rankings and city for all… is number one in Africa V&A Waterfront is the most visited destination on fast facts fast facts the African continent. Annual numbers, measured at Victoria cape town CTICC Wharf Shopping Centre in the V&A, stadium The Cape Town International are now reaching Convention Centre contributed 24 million World 1 503 890 people visitors have attended R22,4 billion per year Design 46 events to the GDP to date Capital at Cape Town Stadium 1,3 million people 2014 since 2010 attended events in 2012/2013, sustaining 7 875 jobs

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Design-led thinking is work to further embed it where appro- changing our city priate. This internal team and the City World Cities face challenges that are ever are taking a two-tier approach: more complex. Addressing these • A top-down approach through train- should be a creative, collaborative ing and project showcasing – the process that draws on the energy City has 76 active World Design Design and innovation of individuals, com- Capital 2014 projects. munities and companies as well as • A bottom-up approach, through all levels of government. Design-led the ward co-design workshops and Capital thinking is an excellent approach to projects (see below). working with complexity. Ward co-design workshops 2014 Cape Town’s World Design When Cape Town was awarded the Capital 2014 Programme WDC mantle, the Executive Mayor It was a designation that 2014 sees Cape Town host over made a promise that during 2014 stunned the nation and 460 Transformative Design Projects ‘design will touch every ward’. But what the world. But what does throughout the year, under the kind of interventions would give value it mean for the people of guidance of Cape Town’s WDC to every one of the city’s 111 wards? Cape Town? World Design implementation company, The answer lay in a mechanism that Capital 2014 has been an Cape Town Design NPC. could help sub-council structures and opportunity to engage As an independent, not-for-profit their line department counterparts to GREEN POINT URBAN PARK deeply with the power and organisation, Cape Town Design engage design and design-led thinking potential of design-led NPC is responsible for ensuring in their planning and spending. thinking to create a better that the requirements of the World city for all Design Capital 2014 Host City And so the City launched a series of Agreement are met, and that co-creation workshops. Ward coun- COMMUNITY SOCCER FIELDS programme delivery is aligned cillors were invited to propose ap- About World Design Capital with Cape Town’s vision of bridging propriate problem statements; and Every two years the International historic divides and repositioning the the City developed a methodology Council of Societies of Industrial city for a sustainable inclusive future, aimed at extracting maximum value Design (ICSID) awards the honour of through design. from a design-led approach to public World Design Capital (WDC). In part, participation. What is emerging from WDC is about celebrating design How the City of Cape Town the workshops involving stakeholders excellence. More than that, however, is embracing design from across the spectrum, is a series of WDC is about promoting appreciation When Cape Town won the WDC designs that reflects the real needs and for the transformative role of design. 2014 title, the City not only approved imagination of the community. Other Cape Town’s 2014 title is an affirmation the establishment of an external im- outcomes include exposing designers of the city’s commitment to using design plementation company, Cape Town to social design, awakening an often as a tool of social, cultural and economic Design NPC, it also appointed its dormant sense of active citizenship transformation. It is also an opportunity own senior inward-looking design among participants, and giving City to engage deeply with the power and team to investigate how design-led officials another way to access public potential of design-led thinking. thinking manifests in the City, and to participation.

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and the Cape Town Design Network. These have all played a role in fostering a creative milieu in the city, which has led cape town: to greater innovation. Many of Creative Cape Town’s activities were influenced by initial work creative done by the Western Cape Government’s Department of and cultural Economic Development and Tourism from the early 2000s. city A series of studies were commissioned as part of the ‘Here in cultural assets. For a similar reason, Micro Economic Development A vibrant city that ‘Of all the capitals Cape Town was able to win the Strategy (MEDS) development Woodstock, Cape supports its arts, Cape Town bid to host the African Economy process. Within this, the Town, we are heritage and cultural could be, the Conference in 2013, attracting creative industry in Cape Town assets is a city with surrounded by a creatives from a number of signifi- “Ideas Capital” was identified as a growing a strong creative thriving creative cant African cultural cities. The city is undoubtedly niche economic sector that is economy. We look at industry with a was subsequently recognised as the best. Could worth developing. the knock-on effect a key African cultural capital with host of galleries of this niche growth there be anything a profile that places it in the same Over the years, Cape Town and studios. And area and why it’s being greater, anything league as other culturally rich cities has become a vibrant city for we get to feed it! nurtured to achieve as important, including Nairobi, , culture – it’s regarded as the economic, social, There is a hunger Accra, Dakar and Casablanca. anything worth leader in publishing, digital environmental and for food that is nurturing and media, illustration, the visual community goals fresh, sustainably For a number of years Creative developing more arts, IT, and now in design. It has sourced, varied Cape Town, a project of the Cape than the human a thriving film and music sector On the basis of an extensive study Town Partnership, funded predomi- and a growing animation and and delicious. And of design in the city, Cape Town was imagination? nantly by the City, has facilitated I believe that gaming industry. And while there are beautiful, able to scoop the prestigious World growth in the creative economy. Johannesburg may be the funky and unique Design Capital 2014 title. As one of is Cape Town's As the initial custodian for the World undoubted leader in fashion, restaurants the most exciting creative and Design Capital Bid, Creative Cape destiny. Great music, broadcast media, film, and eateries cultural capitals in Africa, Cape Town has built a strong following on ideas and rich, and has a cutting-edge black Town’s World Design Capital 2014 social media and with a network fertile imaginations youth culture, Cape Town has producing the status also gave the city an of major players in the creative always attracted the edgier most exciting food opportunity to build an even will be the economy. In addition to its com- most valuable artists who are drawn to the city we have seen stronger creative economy for munication, advocacy and network- for its inspiring environment, since the birth of the future: one that includes arts, commodity on ing function, it has hosted a series as well as its friendly, laid-back our democracy. heritage and cultural assets. But of projects, research, activities and earth one day, vibe. This is especially attractive It is a thrilling while a significant aspect of the bid events which have all sought to and that's not a to artists who enjoy the relaxed focused on the use of design for the develop and share information city centre, which is smaller environment and purposes of transforming the City, it resource that can related to the creative economy. be depleted’ than other cities and has more I am so proud to also recognised the strong creative It has also facilitated partnerships pedestrian and non-motorised be part of it’ economy in Cape Town, includ- such as the East City Collective (for Alistair King, transport friendly spaces, ing its extensive arts, heritage and the area once known as The Fringe) Chief Creative Officer, making it more welcoming. Karen Dudley, King James Group restaurateur, cook and author WOODSTOCK WALL ART ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN 10 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 11 03/ BRETT BAILEY’S MACBETH Why arts and culture? fast facts: Open Book festival Total attendance: 8 797 in 2013 Overall increase of The importance 41% of CULTURE in itself

Understanding the vital. Take the collective memory from ‘It is a real privilege to be cultural ecology of a our museums; remove the bands a participant in the world city and developing a from our schools and choirs from our viable arts and culture communities; lose the empathetic of books and writing strategy in turn creates plays and dance from our theatres or in Cape Town at this cultural wellbeing the books from our libraries; expunge moment. There are so and identity, a major our festivals, literature and painting, and many wonderful books contributor to the you’re left with a society bereft of a being published in quality of life in a city national conversation … about its iden- tity or anything else. The inherent value South Africa - and what of culture, its contribution to society, its is particularly exciting Culture has a vital role to play in animat- The power of theatre ing cities. It’s increasingly recognised symbiotic relationship with education for me is the range of If anyone can transcend the notion of ‘plan- globally as a critical element in and, yes, its economic power (but in wonderfully stimulating etary cultural citizenship’, it is Brett Bailey, one that order) … this is what we call the sustainability, and positively affects the novels being produced of SA’s most exciting and provocative theatre holistic case for public support of arts types of urban polarisation that results by young South Africans directors, best known for his radical perfor- in a rapidly globalising world. The new and culture.’ (The Guardian) which in various mance of Verdi’s 19th-century reinterpretation Arts and Culture policy looks at how of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Says Bailey: ‘I to realise the city culturally, in ways that ways are completely believe one of my functions as an artist, and lead to an appreciation of cultural changing the terrain of a human being who cares about justice and Agenda 21 acknowledges that ‘cultural diversity and with a more inclusive equality, is to shake up the lazy, prejudiced, diversity is the main heritage of human- South African literature. sense of ‘city-ness’, especially in a fearful beast that is society. I really believe ity’ and outlines the essential elements These are young guns theatre can have the power to make a differ- divided and polarised city. The city is in the transformation of urban and social sharing stories without ence, and I drive myself to make multilayered, culturally creolised and rich in cultural reality, one that ensures creative conti- regard for what “should deep, conscious works.’ ( Mail & Guardian). resources, the result of unique move- nuity and job creation. ‘Cities and local ‘Brett Bailey,’ says Ashraf Jamal, writer and ments and mixings of peoples, forms spaces are a privileged setting for cultural be written” or what editor of Art South Africa,‘ is our greatest and practices. This richly layered and invention which is in constant evolution, “can be published”. theatre director, hauntologist, mesmeriser, inclusive culture creates urban connec- and provide the environment for creative They are telling stories an artist who returns us over and over again tivity and intercultural communication. diversity. Dialogue between identity and in fresh and exciting to an Africa that is as obscene as it is elegiac, diversity, individual and group, is a vital as deranged as it is transfigural. Our Rimbaud Sir Peter Bazalgette, chair of Arts tool for guaranteeing both a planetary ways and through their in Africa – trafficker in the illicit, unconscious, Council England, puts it in a nutshell: cultural citizenship as well as the survival words recasting the way sublime – Bailey returns us to the complexity of ‘Imagine society without the civilising of linguistic diversity and the develop- in which SA literature OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL a continent which remains perversely resistant influence of the arts and you’ll have ment of cultures.’ reflects on our society’ to categorization.’ to strip out what is most pleasurable Merwyn Sloman, in life – and much that is educationally The Book Lounge

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‘The new vision of arts and culture goes beyond social cohesion and nourishing OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL Research undertaken by the culture’s the soul of the nation. We believe that United Nations Conference arts, culture and heritage play a pivotal on Trade and Development role in the economic empowerment ECONOMIC (UNCTAD) has shown that more and skills development of a people,’ than 7% of world gross domestic says Arts and Culture Minister Mashatile value product (GDP) can be attributed in introducing the concept of Mzansi’s to the creative industries and Golden Economy (see page 14), and that future annual growth rates documenting the contribution of the Internationally, are expected to be significant. arts, culture and heritage sector to the the arts, culture, Over the last decade the total new growth path of South Africa. heritage and creative global market value for creative MONKEYBIZ BEADER industries play a industries estimated at significant and Erica Elk, Executive Director of the transformative role Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), US$1.3 trillion, in terms of income agrees: ‘Designers and makers are a showing remarkable growth. generation, job vital part of the creative economy and Mzansi CAPE CRAFT & DESIGN INSTITUTE creation and urban are an important part of the fabric of our golden regeneration in City. Investing in them is an investment cities. Unlocking this in the greater economy of a city, with far- economy untapped potential is reaching consequences. Encouraging the growth and flourishing of creative key to new growth, UNITED NATIONS Launched in 2011, the Mzansi Golden Economy: Contribution of the Arts, entrepreneurs influences the cultural adding sustainable CREATIVE ECONOMY Economy offered groundbreaking Culture and Heritage Sector to the New VISUAL ARTS richness, liveability, welfare, resilience, energy to a city REPORT 2013 documentation to illustrate the role Growth Path: 2011. NETWORK OF and innovative energy in a city’. According to this Special of the creative and cultural industries SOUTH AFRICA Edition: ‘The creative economy have on the economy of South Africa. Elaborating on its goals for South (VANSA) But there is much to be done. Mike van is not only one of the most The importance of its findings Africa, Mashatile said: VANSA lobbied for and was Graan, Executive Director of the African rapidly growing sectors of the reinforces the City Of Cape Town’s involved in the first major Arts Institute, puts it in perspective: ‘The world economy, it is also a ‘The new vision of vision and strategy for the future national study of the visual Creative Economy Reports of the Unit- highly transformative one in arts and culture goes arts industry in South Africa, ed Nations Conference on Trade and terms of income generation, job The importance of culture for social beyond social cohesion recently undertaken by the Development (UNCTAD) have shown creation and export earnings. cohesion and nation building has long and nourishing the Human Sciences Research that Africa’s share of the global creative But this is not all there is to it. been a key priority of the South African soul of the nation. Council. Published in 2011, economy – worth billions of dollars. Unlocking the potential of government. More recently however, the study showed that the The main countries contributing to this the creative economy also We believe that arts, and especially since 2000, the priority visual arts contributed over share are in North Africa – Morocco, means promoting the overall of Government has been focused culture and heritage Mike van Graan Tunisia and Algeria – and South Africa. creativity of societies, affirm- strongly on economic development play a pivotal role R1 billion And the primary creative industry ing the distinctive identity of and job creation, because of the high in the economic to the national economy per making this contribution is design. the places where it flourishes levels of poverty and unemployment empowerment and annum and created work for There is huge potential then for and clusters, improving the the country faces. the creative industries on our continent quality of life there, enhancing skills development over 17 000 to become global players but this will local image and prestige, and In recognition of the role of the Creative of a people.’ people require much greater investment in strengthening the resources and Cultural Industries in the economy, education, infrastructure, distribution for the imagining of diverse the Minister for Arts and Culture, Paul and market development.’ new futures. Mashatile, launched the Mzansi Golden Copyright © United Nations/UNDP/UNESCO, 2013 © United Nations/UNDP/UNESCO, Copyright 14 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 15 03/ WHY ARTS AND global Case studIES CULTURE? centres with the city centre, making 1 450 residential units either Tijuana region and is now held getting around an easy and scenic converted from vacant office every three years. Regarded as one Medellín, 25-minute ride, instead of taking buildings or newly constructed. of the most successful bi-national 01C olombia all day on foot or on unreliable Improvements included vintage visual art and cultural events on Once known as of the most bus transport. lampposts, sidewalk pavers, the Mexican/US border, its name violent drug cities in the world, planters, bus shelters, and decorative refers to the site-specific nature Colombia’s second largest city, subway entrances. Wide sidewalks of the artists’ installations and Medellín, has transformed itself Avenue of accommodated outdoor seating, and the fact that they are ‘in sight’, and is today known as one of 02t he Arts, mixed use developments provide that is, visible to the public. the most innovative cities in the Philadelphia, USA ample space for street-level retail Internationally acclaimed artists world and a model of social and Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts is and restaurants along with a mixture take part in residencies, most of sustainable urban development. a classic case study of how public of office and residential space which last The city successfully used urban and private investment in arts on upper floors. According to an 100 days, allowing the artists to planning as a tool to create a and cultural programming economic impact study conducted absorb the character of the region more balanced community and and development can assist in in September 2007 by Econsult, and interpret it in their work. focused change and construction overcoming a variety of economic, in 2006 the avenue generated an Installation art, performance around schools, libraries, parks and social, and physical challenges. estimated $424 million, with an art, films and new media are cultural centres. One of its many More than $100 million in public estimated $150 million in total showcased. The festival’s aim is to projects was a cable car system funds and $1 billion in private earnings, supporting approximately educate locals and visitors to the devised to bring fragmented and funds transformed South Broad 6 000 jobs. border region and it has made impoverished neighbourhoods Street from decline into a vibrant a significant contribution to the together, an excellent example corridor that embraces its heritage cultural life in this diverse and of ‘urban acupuncture’ that has and provides a home for 23 arts troubled area. It’s a good brought peace and hope. The organizations, three major art US/Mexican example of how collaborative network of cable car systems now institutions, three large hotels, 03art festival partnerships through arts and The InSITE arts festival first took links the hilly areas of Medellín and more than 20 high-end retailers, culture can bring divided or place in 1992 In the San Diego- all its community and educational more than 30 restaurants, and culturally diverse regions together. MURALS BY FAITH47

The celebration of arts and culture attracted an abundance of art galleries, hope to communities if harnessed positive story about the , you What I see and what I feel in the energy the can energise a city, reinforcing its di- studios and creative industries to the smartly. His project takes visitors into can come now!’ he says. ‘We’re hoping here, is the energy and capacity to verse roots while adding colour and area, and it has become a major tourist clusters of creative homes (more than Capetonians having sundowners at have the public spaces not only to be a richness of heritage. Innovative and attraction, particularly with the arrival 70 have been turned into galleries) or the Waterfront will be able transformed but to be transformative.’ SPATIAL inspirational art and sculpture used of design savvy travellers during World which, in turn, develops creative districts to say “let’s go and listen to some in public spaces and streets or along Design Capital 2014. Woodstock is that empower communities in an in Langa”. That shouldn’t be so difficult importance transport corridors, is a proven driver of fast emerging from a period of decay unusual and reputable way. ‘It’s the to do.’ It’s this ‘can-do’ attitude that is cultural tourism that fills the streets with into a thriving corridor and vital lung best way to meet people!’ he says. making things happen – Langa Quarter ROCK GIRL BENCH of culture locals and visitors, encouraging spacial for the city, linking it to the suburbs. It is now on the map, but the challenge is awareness in a city but also fostering now has an abundance of art galleries, Social entrepreneur Tony Elvin, who to continually make information about the creative economy. A measure of the restaurants, hotels and new retailers, all coordinates his efforts with Ngwenya, it visible and accessible. Research has shown that success of Cape Town’s Infecting the of whom responded to the emerging aims to empower the residents of Langa activating interactive public City festival (founded in 2008) is that it creative environment for their business. through the Langa Quarter, a sustainable In 2012, Tim Tompkins, president of the spaces for arts and culture continues to grow and a second festival tourist destination within the community. Times Square Alliance (the organisa- programmes instantly increases was launched in Mbombela in 2014. Siphiwe Ngwenya, of Maboneng His plans to regenerate this space began tion responsible for the turnaround of the energy of a place and is one Township Arts, takes the concept of in March 2010, starting with Harlem New York City’s iconic Times Square) of the most successful means of Vital catalysts, such as the internationally urban regeneration one step further. Street where 13 homes were memorial- observed of Cape Town: ‘Most of all, overcoming economic, social and renowned Neighbourgoods Market at He believes that the arts are an ised. ‘If you want to come to Cape Town keep it simple. Don’t overdesign. Don't physical challenges in a city the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, has ‘enterprises developer’, giving new and experience a hopeful story, a overdo it. Let the life of a city happen.

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Cape Town is home to two thirds of the uniting the province’s population. As a result, it’s also the Western Cape home of the richest through cultUre diversity of cultures and is a creative hub, yet DCAS’s mission is to encourage where the social importance of culture its interaction with the excellence and inclusivity and to unite is recognised and nurtured. Department of Cultural people through sport and culture to In addition to this role, and with 28 Affairs and Sport (DCAS) ensure a creative and socially active provincially affiliated museums to enables it to run unique Western Cape. This is achieved by manage, key areas include: the ‘I am a born and programmes for the developing opportunities through • involvement in heritage social benefit of the funding and collaboration, particularly • language, archives and libraries bred Capetonian, province as a whole for after-school activities for learners • the youth and physically challenged. SOCIAL and have been in the funny business importance for 16 years. South Africans from of culture CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL all walks of life, What is the MOD and particularly programme? Capetonians, MOD (Mass participation; have kept me Opportunity and access; Development and growth) is Creative cities are They give expression to new as well as the prosperity of its resi- on that stage all a key initiative of the Western exciting because ideas and new and diverse ways dents. But a socially dynamic arts this time, a clear Cape Government and DCAS they grow vibrant, of seeing and experiencing our scene that generates positive pub- indication that has a significant role in this diverse communities city.’ (Melbourne Arts Strategy). licity also creates an even stronger regardless of highly successful initiative, that engage with each brand awareness – of an inclusive where we stand which is primarily involved in other and use culture Mike van Graan, Executive city and an opportunity city. politically in the after-school youth activities. to uplift lives Director of the African Arts Insti- tute, takes this further: ‘Citizens are As Jay Pather, curator of Infecting country, we are still What is a MOD Australia’s City of the Arts, holistic beings with psychological, the City, Cape Town’s most exciting able to sit under Centre? Melbourne, has embraced this physical, emotional and spiritual public arts festival, urges: ‘I trust that one roof and A hub for sport, recreation, thinking. As the country’s social dimensions and our city needs your explorations and your enjoy- laugh at ourselves. arts and cultural activities for and cultural capital, it recognizes to create the conditions in which ment Many audience learners. It’s often based in that the arts are ‘for everyone, and all our citizens have these dimen- may be more than just the art works, members have a school. It also services the participating in the arts, as creator sions catered to.’ but also of the engagement with community at large. MOD or participant, is good for people. the strangers next to you – of our called this Centre activities take place The arts foster connection and Increased community cultural gloriously complex publics with “therapeutic”. after school, usually between belonging by gathering us development projects that com- all its inequalities and difficulties, I like that idea… 2pm and 6pm. together; through innovative bine an enriched social experi- deeply yearning for that glue a lot’ and celebratory collective ence with living and working in amongst us to stick and last a little experiences they can imbue a creative city, are a powerful longer than our 20 years.’ Marc Lottering, civic life with new meanings. contributor to the health of a city Comedian MOD CENTRE

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The Arts and Culture unit was established Where in1996 under a Social Development mandate, with we’ve Cape Town being only one of two such local government arts and come culture entities in the country. From July 2012, it officially became a from department under The Arts and Culture unit has a new directorate come a long way since it was focussed on economic formed sixteen years ago. We development through look back at the highlights along the way tourism and events, signalling a new era

20 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 21 04/ ‘The methodology and process was designed to include the entire arts and a brief culture community of the City of Cape Town and led to a wonderful year of Millenium History community meetings, consultation, discussions, thrashing out ideas and Projects Team concepts by artists and art group representatives that bought together citizens coordinated from Camps Bay to , who discussed and agreed on what they Millenium TIMELINE thought an Arts & Culture policy should include and the principles on which all celebrations future development would be based. It was an historic milestone: Cape Town was the first city in South Africa to develop an Arts and Culture policy.’ Arts and Delecia Forbes, 1995-2000 Culture forums ‘Funding of a mere R2m Arts and established as per annum assisted Culture unit a network for marginalized organisations established artists to realize their lifelong dream to see performances come to life on stage, to see 1996 1997 1998 2000 community pride boosted, and to see development of dancers and performers First Arts and Achieved the President’s ‘City in who were never given Culture policy Support of the Arts’ award for 1999 opportunities in the past.’ adopted and Grant pioneering work in developing ‘Arts and Culture One City, Many Yasmine Joshua, 2000-2004 in Aid commenced the policy and programmes Cultures Festival, MANAGER ARTS AND CULTURE was seen as a Grand Parade ‘The High Schools Programme youth development project powerful tool’ was a highlight. The focus was on leadership skills that Delecia Forbes, 1995-2000 fostered tolerance towards different cultures, as well as Concerts in building skills for leaders to manage their own projects. It the Park inspired confidence and improved the abilities of these ‘The Concerts in the Park young leaders to interact with different people.’ 2001 initiative was a response to Albert Webster, 2006-2012 First Concert in the citizens under-utilising or ACTING MANAGER ARTS AND CULTURE Park held at Nantes avoiding public places that (Presently HEAD: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT) Park, Athlone are provided for recreation 2006 within their community, mostly due to high crime 2006/7 rates and anti-social Arts, Culture and Langa High Schools behaviour. The aim of the Heritage Skills Cultural 'Through this skills Programme started concerts was to encourage Development Project 2002 Precinct development project, the community to actively learners enhanced their Cape Town Festival initiated ‘After the first three years, reclaim its public spaces, capacity to manage their it became clear that the and use them creatively.’ Strategic arts organisations, and ‘The Arts and Culture Department ran an active programme, from 2012 to Arts and Culture policy was events individuals increased their 2014, while simultaneously realigning staff, budgets and programmes to Yasmine Joshua, 2000-2004 contributing in so many ways support understanding of the broad its new mandate focussing on the visitor economy. A draft Arts, Culture and First Arts and to building participatory increased spectrum of the arts. A key Creative Industries Policy was developed after extensive sector engagements Culture Indaba Concerts have been governance, building outcome was an exhibition including two Arts and Culture Indabas. A number of research initiatives held performed at: democracy, creating unity in of artworks and photo- were initiated, including a long term programme on cultural mapping. Atlantis, Wesfleur, Saxonsea, diversity, and giving voice Arts and Culture graphy at the Iziko South Public Art took centre stage with ward initiatives, support to carnivals , Delft, Kuilsriver, to so many communities Public Arts officially became African National Gallery and the development of a Public Art Management framework. A cultural , Grassy through its programmes and a department management Annex, with some of the tourism programme was initiated with a focus on strategic events support Park, Athlone, Ocean View, projects that a decision was under TE&M framework emerging artists exhibiting and on underrepresented histories. A cultural infrastructure development Kensington, Wynberg, taken to create a special unit created (Tourism, Events & for the first time.’ programme called Cultural Spaces was started, with the Langa Cultural for Arts and Culture, which Maynardville, Ottery, Marketing) Precinct as its key showcase and as the Department’s World Design.’ was a significant achievement 2010 Albert Webster, 2006-2012 Kleinvlei, Gustrow Zayd Minty, 2012 to present, MANAGER ARTS AND CULTURE Arts, Culture , Khayelitsha for the arts community.’ fifa world cup and Creative Delecia Forbes, 1995-2000 Industries Policy EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR refined COMMUNITY SERVICES 2012 2013 2014

Cultural Spaces 22 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN programme started ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 23 / 04 VISUAL ARTS PIER PLACE a brief Did you History Giant puppets know? were made by 8 artists PERFORMING ARTS participated in the design of 32 original 14 A total of historically disadvantaged pavement art children, and seamstresses, wire installations. crafters and seaweed painters 689 They chalked were employed to complete performances the project were performed in the role of 26 drawings 552 during 13 public viewing hours area days. arts & Culture Wall murals in the FIFA were painted on unattractive World Cup 2010 walls along the Fan Walk programme

Spirited crowds singing undertaken in partnership with the ‘The level of enthusiasm their hearts out and Performing Arts Network of South Africa displayed by some blasting saw (PANSA). Besides mentoring talent, 3 000 entertainers the nation united for this the programme also focused on stage momentous event. For Cape presence, time management, business auditioning to Town, it was a marketing and contractual obligations. About participate in the city’s opportunity that rocked 3 500 people/groups auditioned, of 2010 World Cup Project the city, and a chance which 1 500 were selected to perform was unprecedented. to showcase creative a range of genres in the performing As the head judge industries through a arts sector for 166 acts at 27 different for this process, I was performing and visual locations. arts programme The key outcomes of this performing privileged to watch arts programme included: Cape Town's seasoned The Arts and Culture Department’s role • Experience for those who pros rub shoulders with in 2010 was to provide opportunities for auditioned for the first time relative newcomers, local, emerging talent to be showcased • Valuable experience and exposure at the various fan parks and public gained by those who performed and the dynamic was viewing areas. Authentic South African • Creation of a database of performers something special – gallery pieces (worth R2 million) were to draw from for any future events as was the quality of exhibited in the public areas of the The arts programme of events was work the city's artists Cape Town International Convention rated highly by visitors and locals as a presented as the entire Almost Centre (CTICC) during the Final Draw, major part of their overall experience. world looked on. I'd *2.2-billion hosted on the 4th of December 2009, In addition, an exhibition of public art global television viewers watched as well as in VIP hospitality and media pieces displayed at various points in do it all again in a for 20 consecutive minutes, many hosting areas during the FIFA World the city and a display of lights using heartbeat!’ seeing the city for the first time and Cup itself. A massive drive to audition recycled material. Pavement art and were entranced by its Kurt Egelhof and train and prepare selected face painting also engaged youth Head Judge, City of cape town 2010 magic and the welcoming World Cup Entertainment Auditions participants for the staged events was and children. Project openness of its people (*fifa.com)

24 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 25 05/ OUR Approach An inclusive strategy for an Opportunity City The Department of Arts and Culture encourages, integrates and supports the development of arts and culture in Cape Town, recognising its importance to the local economy and inspiring a vibrant future, while respecting the past. The approach, principles and broad vision of this department are guided by the challenges the City faces, the opportunities identified, and the strategy and principles outlined in the Arts and Culture ‘Access to, participation policy, as well as the mandate for the future. and enjoyment of the arts, cultural expression, and the preservation of one’s heritage are basic human rights; they are not luxuries, nor are they privileges as we have generally been led to believe’ White Paper on Arts and Culture, 1996 OPEN STREETS FESTIVAL 26 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 27 05/ OUR Approach

Identifying challenges Understanding the • A limited amount of verifiable and • The Creative industries are strongly complex challenges reliable data is available on the value viable but are challenging for new of the arts, culture and social and economic impact of entrepreneurs, whose first three and creative industries creativity, the arts and heritage in years in business require support in DESIGN INFESTATION FASHION INDUSTRY FALKO MURAL FILM INDUSTRY today is key to growing promoting city development. order to become sustainable. the creative economy • Externally, the sector is faced with • A lack of funding opportunities that and promoting social the challenge of poor coordination, support the growth of arts, culture cohesion in Cape Town persistent fragmentation and and creative industries forms a limited access to resources within perennial problem for developing The Department of Arts and both formal and informal settings. the cultural ecosystem. Culture has identified the • Internally, arts and culture and • Cape Town’s numerous historical Exploring following challenges: creative industries related activity and culturally significant architectural within City departments needs to landmarks, memorials and be managed more efficiently. monuments require increased opportunities • A narrow perception exists of the • The arts, culture and creative maintenance, with necessary value of arts, culture and creative industries offering needsstrategic funding allocation and supervision Identifying opportunities formation of new businesses. cultural mix, dramatic landscape, industries as a viable means to marketing to attract new audiences needed to ensure their continued in the arts, culture, • An increase in tourism that supports compelling location as a global deal with Cape Town’s complex and tourists. existence. tourism, heritage and the authentic cultural interaction. meeting point between East and developmental challenges. • Despite a number of existing multi- • An appreciation of the historically creative industries • Increased job creation as a result West, and gateway to Africa. purpose centres within communities, and culturally significant aspects plays a significant of the above. • Its unique local distinctiveness in a lack of relevant cultural spaces are that make up our society is needed role in the social, • Increased critical concentration the world is shaped by a colourful available to the public. to build social cohesion. economic, cultural and of creative talent and enterprises history including the histories of urban regenerative resulting in improved openness and indigenous populations, colonial- development of cities innovation, essential in building a ism, slavery, apartheid and migrants. thriving knowledge economy. This All of these have contributed indicates a direct link between towards building its valuable Opportunies include: creativity and economic growth. heritage, providing opportunities • Increase in the regeneration of for a rich public life. Enhancing such • An increase in social cohesion by urban spaces and neighborhoods public life offers an opportunity to giving voice to the ‘lived lives’ of by artists who turn decaying spaces foster greater citizen engagement communities, and encouraging into vibrant nodes of activity. and social cohesion in building a social inclusion through local • Improvement in the ‘live-ability’ more equitable city. development projects. and quality of urban life in cities. • Cape Town’s beauty is world • Increased economic growth, renowned, with through a growing international Other reasons why Cape regarded as the New7Wonder creative and cultural economy. Town is an Opportunity City: of Nature, has a unique plant • Increased entrepreneurship with ecosystem (fynbos) and a number of new products, design-related blue flag beaches. These attributes • It’s a diverse and dynamic city inter- services, shops, cafes, galleries, create an inspiring environment nationally recognized for its unique nightlife and others – resulting in the for artists and other creatives and a

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magnet for tourists and visitors. declared cultural institutions in the consumption. Design infrastructure • Cape Town offers an array of city: Artscape, of is substantial, with the bulk of design high-level amenities to the public Cape Town and and lifestyle media based here. including quality public spaces, Museum. Additionally, the City • Cape Town’s title as World Design community centres, recreation supports a philharmonic orchestra, Capital 2014 internationally facilities, parks, libraries. It also has , an opera company recognises the city as a global hub an Integrated Rapid Transport (IRT) and two carnivals. These organisa- of creativity and innovation. The system, which encourages access to tions are supported significantly embedding of design thinking in a sporting and lifestyle events, and financially by either both provincial number of critical service institutions greater access to spaces to work and and national government or by one included in the City as a result of this to market services and products. of these spheres of government. title is likely to have a significant • The city contains within it significant • Cape Town attracts significant positive influence on its future. built environment heritage funding from local and international • Arts, culture and creative industries including noteworthy and valuable funding agencies for artistic activity. have an important role to play in architecture, public art, monuments • The film industries within Cape stimulating Cape Town’s tourism and memorials. Town form part of its strongest and events, which together with • A number of tertiary educational creative industries and contribute related service industries account facilities offering arts, culture and over R3.5 Billion to the economy, or for 17% of economic activity in the creative industry skills-development around 2% of the GDP1. In addition, Western Cape. By emphasising programmes, as supported by the Cape Town is increasingly becoming the city’s unique cultural assets, and state and the private sector, are here. popular internationally as location to by facilitating major cultural events, • Cape Town nurtures a vibrant arts, film and produce both commercial Arts and Culture plays a key role in culture and creative industry envi- advertisements and feature films. positioning Cape Town as a city of ronment, with a number of its local global significance. talent, museums and arts companies • The City stimulates local creativity recognised for artistic excellence, It is estimated and innovation, activates invest- 01 02 03 04 both nationally and internationally. that there are ment into the economy, increases Enhancing Boosting Facilitating Coordinating a • A strong creative economy sector is foreign exports, creates jobs, which public life the cultural cultural connected and located in Cape Town, incorporating gives it its unique edge globally as its economy spaces informed 56 to 80 000 cultural vibrant and sustainable creative people working in the design sector in cultural mix continues to unfold. sector businesses, galleries, theatres, live the Western Cape with an impact of • The City identifies affected music venues, and design stores. role-players and stakeholders, • The city hosts numerous quality R13.5billion providing directives to aid network- cultural events, in all creative on the Western Cape economy ing, coordination and information Key Arts and Culture programmes disciplines, with growing audiences collectively (the bulk of which sharing internally and externally. have been identified within four and international appeal. is Cape Town based)1 Core focus targeted areas of importance, • A growing demand for local The strategy enables the City to each one supporting and meeting product has resulted in a number of facilitate cultural activity in a manner areas of the SA’s transformation agenda enterprises becoming sustainable, that celebrates Cape Town’s • Cape Town’s design industry with only a limited number of distinctiveness, create convivial The provision of an enabling environment that (furniture, interiors, fashion, crafts, traditional arts companies, spaces and opportunities for residents arts and encourages collaboration and communication, architecture, urban and landscape museums, events and locations to reflect and express themselves, while creating sustainable frameworks and inclusive design, illustration, publishing, com- still dependent on state grants for and enable its creative economy to opportunities for all, will boost the cultural economy munication and advertising, digital operation within Cape Town. further economic growth and boost the culture and create a city of opportunity. The Arts and Culture communication, animation graphic • Cultural activity is strongly city’s image and global positioning. Department implements its mandate through these and industrial design) forms a grow- supported by three nationally four key areas. ing sector fed by increased local department 1. Design Strategy Western Cape

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Enhancing

public life INFECTING THE CITY THROUGH CULTURE As part of its commitment to engaging citizens in the issues of their city, the department has begun a programme focusing on the enhancement of public life. This includes projects that encourage the public to participate in dialogue around history and memory, while providing opportunity for creative expression

Enabling active citizenry focuses on hood farms. Even dedicated areas for WHAT IS PUBLIC LIFE? intangible and tangible heritage such as skateboarders, joggers and cyclists, the public art, carnival, intercultural young and elderly, for example, are all ‘Public Life is that which dialogue through music, art, sculpture essential elements for active citizens. is located and transpires and memorialization, leads to the crea- ‘The decline of public places represents within and engages tion of an inclusive city. a loss far deeper than simple nostalgia with the public domain, LANGA QUARTER Activating intercultural dialogue for the quiet, comfortable ways of the whether in public through community cultural develop- past. The street, the square, the park, the ment, ward projects, partnerships, high market, the playground are the river of spaces or the media, school leadership programmes, public life,’ explains Kathleen Madden, one of and which is for broad art, museums, and the celebration of the directors of the New York-based public consumption and/ music, art and culture through public Project for Public Spaces, that works with or participation rather carnivals not only enhances public life citizens around the world to improve than for private or limited but also brings about deeper public their communities. Public spaces are ownership of the city’s future. favourite places to meet, talk, sit, relax, engagement. Public The city is an ecosystem and a sense of stroll, flirt, girlwatch, boywatch, read, sun space or public domain, belonging and community is further and feel part of a broader whole. They both actual and virtual, enhanced by café culture, bars, buskers, are the starting point for all community, can be seen as a site markets, parks and even neighbour- commerce and democracy. ‘ where democracy can be realised’ 32 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN INFECTING THE CITY INFECTING THE CITY / 07 SEVEN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIFE

Heritage Awareness Projects A series of heritage awareness projects were held in 2013, including an Environmental Heritage Workshop INTANGIBLE as well as a set of workshops held with cultural practitioners in Langa. In one instance, a group of 60 elderly mem- HERITAGE bers were taken on a trip to Robben Island Museum. In another, a group of As an Inclusive City, buildings or precincts. This includes both ‘Like most museums, 60 youth were taken on a workshop to heritage provides a sense historical and contemporary sites such Museum develop an understanding of heritage. of belonging, fostering as the Langa initiation site, the Guguletu has objects and The programme covered topics such greater understanding Seven Memorial, the Trojan Horse stories that illuminate as tangible and intangible heritage, between communities memorial site and the Langa Sobukwe the link between heritage and social and ultimately building Square. Recently, colonial monuments, the past. It provides cohesion, the link between youth and a cohesive society such as the Bishop Robert Gray and a sense of what life, heritage. A key outcome was the for- respectful of diverse Queen Victoria memorials, were repaired. in all its complexity, mation of a local heritage committee. cultures and traditions was like when Heritage awareness projects and District Six was in School-going youth also engaged Memorialisation creates an opportunity exhibitions play a vital role in animating with heritage and their environment in for residents to feel part of a process history and continuing to inform younger its heyday: how a project in partnership with National that commemorates their shared generations of our past. Museums such people navigated Parks. In a week-long workshop in heritage. For instance, memorialisation as , the Homecoming their way through Maccasar, students were introduced played a significant role in the city Centre and Robben Island play a vital life under apartheid, to indigenous cultural resources and as a whole with 2013 dedicated to role in growing cultural tourism, with medicines and to the history of Sheikh a steady stream of international and having been at the celebrating the life of . receiving end of Yusuf of Macassar, said to be the father local visitors showing their support and of Islam in South Africa. The department continues with interest in our heritage. many of its brutal maintenance work on statues, instruments, in this public artworks, memorial gardens instance, the Group An African Story and plaques, murals, squares, walls Areas and Population and buildings, while assisting with of the Mother City: commemorative events in heritage Our heritage is unique and precious. Registration Acts. Exhibition It helps us to define our cultural Looking at this Held at the Langa Post Office from identity and therefore lies at the history helps us to February to June 2013, the exhibition heart of our spiritual well-being and understand both how told the story of courageous men and has the power to build our nation. life went on, and how women in the late 1970’s and 80’s who It has the potential to affirm our asserted the right of African families diverse cultures, and in so doing it was disrupted. This Our heritage is to live and work in Cape Town. shape our national character. It history helps us to unique and precious. The exhibition was open to the celebrates our achievements and make sense of the It helps us to define public and run by two educators. contributes to redressing past current landscape our cultural identity Over 700 learners visited it, took part inequities. It educates, it deepens of our city.’ and therefore lies in workshops and its comprehensive our understanding of society and at the heart of our education programme. encourages us to empathise with the Bonita Bennett, Director of District Six Museum experience of others. spiritual well-being National Heritage Resources Act and has the power to build our nation

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a strategy for public art

The Department developed and implemented a long-term beautification and public-art programme at the request of the wards in Langa, starting for a city to create, design and plan for with murals and public art public spaces. Up until 2012, the pieces on the entry road, Arts and Culture Department had Public Bunga Avenue, and the main played a largely reactive role with artery known as Washington respect to public art. Ward council Street. Further projects initiatives were implemented, such as INFECTING THE CITY art initiated by the ward the competition that resulted in White councillor in Woodstock The importance of Horses, Kevin Brand’s statues on the and Observatory resulted public art in terms of Promenade, and it supported in functional public art, community cultural mural art and other street art via grants process of revising this piece of focusing especially on one of the ‘A public art festival in South Africa including a creative bicycle development and giving and through community development legislation began. PAMF was kicked most democratic and diverse public rack and mounting boards for should invariably mirror the range a sense of place cannot initiatives. But the furore over the Safety off formally during the ‘2013 Ways spaces in the city: the Sea Point regular photo exhibitions on and complexities of our nation. be underestimated. It and Security Department’s Graffiti Bylaw, to Do Public Art’ project, held jointly Promenade. Art54 was born and a the exterior of Hartleyvale Our public life is not uniformly doesn’t only refer to which street artists unanimously with the Visual Arts Network of South committee of residents and public Stadium in Observatory. monuments, sculptures, complained had criminalised their Africa (VANSA) at the City Hall, which art-savvy individuals were gathered simple and straightforward as graffiti, murals, statues creative activities, and more recently, included a series of workshops and to make decisions on a six-monthly might be that of a small European In a rapidly growing city with and decorative features, the heavy handed treatment of blind an exhibition of public art practice. call for temporary art projects in the complex challenges, the town. Our chequered history forces but also to dance and busker (Goodman Nono), brought The workshops were influential as they Ward. Six projects were chosen for importance of Public Life us to be inside a moment that procession, or buskers the need for a Public Art Management sparked a discussion on public life, with implementation in 2014. cannot be ignored. It is bristles with contradiction: conflict, and street theatre Framework (PAMF) forward. the philosophy behind the notion of recognised that a deeper fostering more active citizens and According to the database,the celebration, dizzying heights understanding and Unlike art in private spaces, public art is From 2013, the development of PAMF more democratic public spaces City issued approximately 72 and terrible lows. The mourning enrichment of our cultural tuned-in to its context, contributing was initiated. The first full-time staff being incorporated into the broader Public Art permits between 2006 period following Madiba’s death diversity, as well as the to urban design, revitalising areas of member to manage all projects of departmental approach. and May 2013, and declined dialogue around this, epitomised this: deep sorrow and neglect, enhancing public spaces a public-art nature was employed. no more than 15 applications. enhances the social, joyous celebration played out and activating civic dialogue and Meetings were held with factions in the As part of a proactive pilot project to The Arts and Culture department economic, cultural equally. Infecting The City this year engagement. It requires a shared vision, street art community, and with Safety enable more temporary public art has also issued three self-permits and spatial environment.’ established together with community and Security. A more tolerant and open initiatives, the department worked to well-known artists Ricky Lee then is an infection of multiple hues’ and stakeholders, to shape a new plan implementation of the bylaw and a with Ward 54 (Atlantic Seaboard), Gordon, Falko and Faith. Jay Pather, Infecting the City 2014

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Cape Town Carnival is a national flagship event. It is part of the Arts and Culture Department’s Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) strategy that seeks to increase and enhance the economic contribution of the arts. In 2012/2013, the Carnival involved over

CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL 1 500 performers from 47 communities and was attended by an estimated number of 55 000 MINSTREL CARNIVAL people, carnival creating over Cape Town is known as Cape Town is home to vernacular importance for cultural expression, 800 jobs. ‘I am originally from Johannesburg and I find ‘carnival city’, attracting carnival traditions rooted in historically social development and economic The core of the event created Cape Town has more of an outdoor street locals and international marginalised communities, as well as growth, opportunities and as a way of 150 jobs, of which culture, which I really enjoy. I think there is tourists to its festive more recently produced carnivals ref- celebrating our diversity. Two key events a mixing and blending that happens here, events that celebrate erencing public carnival performance take place annually: the Tweede Nuwe 76% the city’s creative and globally. Carnival occupies a unique Jaar minstrel carnival on 2 January, were opportunities particularly with the Cape Malay and Muslim cultural identity. These and established place in the Cape Town and the Cape Town Carnival, launched for young people, influence on the musical heritage of the Cape are powerful drivers cultural calendar. The City recognises in 2011 but expanding each year to across a wide range of creative, – things like the and Ghoema for social cohesion as that its role is not limited to logistics and include many more floats and dancers, technical, marketing and music that you don’t find in the rest of South people come together to planning, but includes a more holistic creating a festive atmosphere along the events management areas. Africa. There is a unique sound here’ celebrate unity approach to development of carnival. Fan Walk. Cape Town Carnival projects Furthermore, in diversity The City aims to facilitate the creation the cultural diversity of our African Kyla-Rose Smith, artist, violinist and member of of platforms to market and support identity, and celebrates the transforma- 642 jobs carnival traditions, recognising their tive power of creativity. were created through the suppliers to the festival. 38 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 39 07/ PUBLIC LIFE

Intercultural dialogue Youth development programmes confront the social issues faced at schools, and encourage leadership skills through intercultural dialogue and arts-related themes

A youth development programme, facilitation, presentations, fundraising, called the High Schools Capacity debating, emotional intelligence, CREATIVE NESTLINGS Building Programme (HSP), was democratic principles, leadership and initiated by the Social Development cultural diversity. In the past five Department, City of Cape Town in years the primary focus has been 2003. Although there were a number on intercultural dialogue and of interventions in schools dealing arts-related themes. ‘I believe leaders primarily with social welfare orientated are made, not born, issues, there appeared to be a gap, The programme initially represented as one can only whereby youth themselves needed 23 schools but is currently involved truly lead if you are the skills to deal with negative social with 60 schools spread across Cape issues they faced at schools. This gap Town. The membership base is made equipped with the was identified as a lack vof skilled up of two learner representatives per necessary skills for leaders such as the Representative school, although over time, more leadership’ Councils of Learners (RCL’s) and learners will be accommodated ‘The High Schools Ayesha Hamdulay similar learner bodies or associations. when necessary. Programme has taught me that through COMMUNITY MURAL The intervention that was designed In 2008, a decision was taken to intercultural interaction by the youth programme within the establish an Alumni so that those Social Development Department learners who benefitted from the we should be able to was meant to deal with running and programme could give back into the find common ground, The current focus is to develop the about the pressing issues we face as managing the learner structures HSP programme. The current Alumni and know that despite programme as a Social Enterprise in youth, to mobilise groups to assist and implementing their projects membership base is approximately our different cultural partnership with the City over the next in our projects and to be real agents effectively. While the focus of the 60, with 20 active members. beliefs that we are all three years. of change. No longer were schools social issues may have changed working in isolation of other schools. over the years, the consistent skills Over the past 11 years the faced with the same As HSP alumni member Ayesha It provided a platform for youth elements remained organisational programme has engaged with about challenges.’ Hamdulay testifies: ‘It gave me the from various backgrounds to work development, project management, 1 500 learners and Alumni members. Micarlo Lulamile Malan necessary confidence to stand in front together in addressing social ills of of any group of people and speak all types’.

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Community Cultural Development CONCERTS IN THE PARK

THE COMMUNITY CULTURAL and The Festival, undertaken by cultural workers in tourism and the cultural DEVELOPMENT UNIT HAS both aimed at the Muslim community collaboration with other community representations of places. It also COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY been created to continue and Diwali. In addition, support for members to express identity, provides a culturally sensitive work done on bringing the historic New Year Carnivals concerns, and aspirations through the approach to urban and regional about positive change (the Minstrels, Malay Choirs and arts, while building the community’s planning, but also to social, Christmas Choirs) included the historic capacity for action and change. This environmental and economic policy and social cohesion in ARTS AND communities marches as well as the 11 boards provides ways for involving people making. The departments’ cultural CULTURE WARD AND EXTERNAL involved in organising community of a community to take action to mapping has, to date, mapped and wards EPWP & OTHER SUBCOUNCIL SUPPORT based troupes into competitions. develop and improve their shared Khayelitsha, Mitchell’s Plain, CITY DEPTS FUNDING Since1996, the work of the Arts and culture and for cultural identities to be Salt River, Observatory, Woodstock, SUPPORT Culture Department has been rooted COMMUNITY CULTURAL recognised.’ Athlone, , Guguletu in developmental initiatives focusing DEVELOPMENT UNIT The work of the unit is rooted in and Langa, and new research is heavily on marginalised communities. In 2012, the department established cultural planning: this includes the currently underway. This work has included arts a Community Cultural Development strategic and integrated planning management training for community Unit (CCD) to continue this work, and use of cultural resources in urban Using these identified cultural based artists, programmes in heritage while establishing other units to and community development. resources, a ‘bottom-up’ planning NEIGHBOURHOOD/SUBURB/WARD three-year cultural plan for implementation (prioritised) education for youth, the elderly and assist with cultural promotion, exercise can be initiated in each cultural workers, as well as successful co-ordination, research and CULTURAL MAPPING neighbourhood to develop a cultural leadership programmes for school- cultural infrastructure. Drawing PROGRAMME plan for the area. Drawing on the opportunities in the Expanded going youth. These programmes have on experiences from two leading The department has created a cultural capacity community based cultural workers and community leaders taken the arts to communities through countries, Canada and Australia, mapping research programme which Public Works programme – a national building analyse resources against needs (design thinking) the Concerts in the Park programme, which have developed sophisticated will, over a period of years, develop a initiative aimed at skills development via ACD and grant-making that incentivised arts community cultural development thorough inventory of cultural resources and short-term employment for those who are un/under-employed bodies to provide developmental methodologies, while building on throughout all neighbourhoods in the Cultural resources mapping (what do we have in our community) programmes to build audiences or its experiences and those in other city. Cultural Resources encompasses – the Department hopes to enable ACD baseline added to by community cultural workers to empower local talent. countries in the South, the a diverse range of subjects: local sustainable, locally relevant hood- department has adopted the traditions, heritage, arts, media, crafts, based cultural programmes Support has continued for community following definition for the CCD topography, architecture, urban design, supported by CCD-trained events such as Mitchell’s Plain Festival unit: ‘The range of activities recreation, sports, entertainment, community based cultural workers.

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CCDI WORKROOM economy Bryan Ramkilawan Erica Elk The Arts and Culture Cape Town’s vibrant cultural ecosystem Bryan Ramkilawan, CEO Cape Likewise, Erica Elk, Executive Direc- is rich with talent and with institutions Town Fashion Council (CTFC), points tor of Cape Craft and Design Institute Department that support these, but there are still out that their ‘strategy is about (CCDI) points out that ‘over the past acknowledges that challenges limiting growth. To ensure developing partnerships and 12 years of the CCDI’s existence we growth, it is essential for government to cultivating entrepreneurship. have seen a steady stream of new creatives and heritage play a role in boosting and engaging Research is the foundation for develop- entrants into the creative economy as workers are the essential the creative economy. ing competitive intellectual property our tourism market has increased and lifeblood of the in all design disciplines. The CTFC’s South Africans have learnt to appreci- We do this by: analysis of the status of the sector has ate and love local over imported. From cultural economy. a) working together with resulted in interventions that have a base of 63, we now have over 5 000 A forward-thinking a range of role players impacted on Cape Town moving up small creative businesses registered strategy is key to involved the cultural 27 places in the international fashion with us – and while business may not be industries from various capital city rankings, and number one easy, and this is not a quick road ‘There are many false ‘Cape Town has the in Africa. We are led by global trends to wealth, we see businesses with growing the industry government departments assumptions made capacity to generate because the city’s to encourage fair trade and ethical longevity and resilience. about art and its new creative industries and bodies, to significant practices for our international export creative talent is rapidly sector collectives and programmes, thereby positioning impact, and mostly an as well as rejuvenate In the past year alone (2013/2014) gaining increased other strategic initiatives; Cape Town as a destination with underestimation of its existing or hard-hit and impact on the economy traditional industries, international recognition a difference.’ b) playing a strategic role 1111 and its creative capital: such as the clothing in supporting the greater creative businesses in other words, its and textile industry, by global and local visibility benefitted from CCDI’s product, longer-term effects creating value in terms of our cultural assets. business, and market support services and rural outreach programmes beyond rands and cents. of design. By using our This role is fed by a growing global So research in this field abundant talent and is critical, especially into passion we can create economic sector that includes visual, And we can feel and see tangible shifts performing and literary arts but in the marketplace – we have generated the relationship between products that have our also, importantly, the design, over R30m in direct sales to producers art and the economy, to unique signature and live communication and media industry, through our market platforms over the assess impact and make up to international quality especially film. As a result, the Arts and last 10 years – with new boutique stores, clear-sighted judgements’ standards if we support Culture Department has supported the the Woodstock Exchange, increased broader work of the Directorate, Jay Pather, young designers and activity of food and goods markets, Director of the Gordon Institute which has taken on major events and new developments at the V&A of Performing Arts and curator of businesses’ such as Cape Town Fashion Week, The Waterfront, to mention just a few’. Infecting the City Festival Anthony Smith, Loeries and Design Indaba. owner, TwoBop Clothing

ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 45 08/ BOOSTING cultural ECONOMIES CAPE CRAFT AND DESIGN INDABA DESIGN INSTITUTE 2015 is Design Indaba’s 20th EVENTS AS DRIVERS OF THE (CCDI) year and Ravi Naidoo, isn’t CULTURAL ECONOMY As part of its growing looking back. Statistics reveal The importance of the creative industries can not be underestimated. engagement in creative the success of the confer- Besides the direct growth of new artistic and creative products, industries, the Department ence event, year on year, with projects and events, the creative industries will play a crucial role in supported the Cape Craft tickets selling early on and innovation, green growth and alternative energy, social integration and Design Institute and loyal conference attendees and general economic growth and welfare…. the Arterial Network to coming back for more each successfully win the bid to host time, reaching a maximum

the African Creative Economy of around 3 000 delegates OPEN DESIGN THE FRINGE FESTI- THE FUGARD THEATRE OPEN DESIGN FESTIVAL Conference at the City Hall from all over the world. What is cape town VAL in November 2013. Some of most impressive are the expo As part of its commitment to events A three-year agreement was signed taking place in low season, the City’s with the National Arts Festival (NAF) to the most innovative thinkers visitor stats: 8 000 visitors in support of the inaugural Open Design host an annual performing arts festival attended to discuss the future 2004 and 34 080 in 2013, festival at the City Hall for 10 days in in Cape Town, starting 25 September DESIGN INDABA of Africa’s creative industries. all easily handled by the world-class facilities at the August 2013, raised significant media to 5 October 2014. The festival, the publicity worth R5 million. With 81 first outside Grahamstown for the NAF, Cape Town International Con- Erica Elk, Executive Director of events on offer, it brought 5 815 will be inspired by and based on the vention Centre (CTICC) and CCDI explains why research visitors into the historic City Hall Edinburgh model and will take place representing a triple Return on into the creative economy alone The second festival, held in theatres and other venues in and Investment since 2004. and the sharing of knowledge during the World Design Capital 2014 around Cape Town and Langa. The between creative cities is year, was even more inspirational and event will draw on local, national and so vital: design indaba FAST FACTS attracted 8 000 visitors. international talent to attract visitors to the city during what is still low season. ‘It helps to build sound 2004 ‘South Africa’s diversity has The organisers explain: knowledge and justification to 1 300 delegates been pivotal to the evolution ‘By the year 2015, strengthen a sector that draws of its design industry, and has ‘A significant part of the revenue of the 10 fastest on and rewards the artistic 8000 expo visitors been instrumental in defining of the Fringe is coming from the and cultural talents of citizens City. They are doing so because, growing economies 40 exhibitors what design means within our in the world, seven from every walk of life. country’s context. By creating the world over, Fringe Festivals LOCAL FASHION 2 international buyers a platform like Open Design are major drivers of tourism will be African. Of Shared infrastructure and contribute substantially to and marketing break R3 887 055 Cape Town, we’re creating a course, this has space where this diversity of the local economy. Last year the a concomitant down the silos between media value Grahamstown event boosted the creative disciplines, design can be celebrated in an effect on the accessible and visible manner. the Province’s GDP by over With prestigious design and art events thereby strengthening and R350 million… mostly through creative industries. manifesting the intangible By highlighting that design such as Design Indaba, the new Open 2013 is about more than just pretty tourism, which in turn creates Design Festival, plus the inaugural The story is really links to make the artistic jobs and helps the city thrive. Creative one of renewal, network more visible.’ 2 996 delegates objects, we’re able to show Fringe Performing Arts Festival, adding the relevance that design and While Cape Town is going to be even more creative juice to our city, it’s regeneration and 34 080 expo visitors design thinking has within a a lot smaller than Grahamstown no wonder that Cape Town is proving (to start off with!), we expect industries growth. And there 486 exhibitors societal context, and in turn CAPE TOWN SHOULD recognise the to be a hidden powerhouse of talent. aren’t too many the impact it has on each of us the event will eventually importance of successful creative Behind this new energy, the Cape places in the world 115 international buyers, as individuals. be a flagship event on the industry leaders and innovators. Cape Craft and Design Institute’s consistent that are growing 506 local City’s calendar.’ Town has many players, big and small, support for the creative industry is Y Tsai, co-founder and seeing heartwarming results. Each right now’ R39 164 343 creative director of and their talent is gaining traction OPEN DESIGN CAPE TOWN locally and internationally one adds significant growth to the media value creative economy. RAVI NAIDOO, founder and managing director of Design Indaba

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ecosystem than visitors: we also need to attract artists to live and work in our city, while providing a supportive, safe and creative structure in which artists and cul- tural organisations can thrive and sustain the city’s reputation as a creative hub that Cultural is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Tourism World Design Capital 2014 has fast- tracked the profile and reputation of Cultural Global demand for cultural tourism is rising the city, but maintaining its momentum rapidly, and the arts drive cultural tourism. will also require continuing creative It’s therefore vital to preserve and grow the activation of the arts and constant region’s unique heritage and market Cape Town engagement with the public. Events EVENTS as a creative and cultural destination of choice such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (over 37 000 attending), CALENDAR OF EVENTS Design Indaba Expo (attracting 34 080 mation on what’s happening in the arts, visitors in 2013) are both examples of despite this increasing interest. The need how increasing global exposure brings for a more intensive and coordinated the international foot-fall we need. approach to marketing the arts and culture offering of the city has been identified as a key area of importance in which the Department plans to play a pivotal role in future years. By work- ing closely with state mandated visitor development agencies such as Cape Town Tourism and WESGRO there is the TOWNSHIP CYCLING TOURS opportunity to increase visitor numbers to our major cultural spaces and events and to grow the interest in local product Through active engagement with produced by our vibrant creative ‘Cape Town’s incredibly vibrant history partners and research conducted, the industries. Equally, an abundance of and melting-pot of cultures is a huge part Arts and Culture Department has positive publicity builds and nourishes of what makes up its unique appeal. By recognised that, while we have excellent the brand and boosts economic activity, immersing themselves in the stories of cultural offerings in the city, there is still which has a knock-on affect for the city our people through talking to a local on a great deal more to be done to market and its communities. a music tour, attending a spoken-word our unique brand of cultural tourism. performance or dancing along in a street There is rising interest in local content Since our new democracy in 1994, South carnival, visitors are able to experience with heightened global demand for Africa has seen an average visitor growth the real essence of the city. Cultural local music, art, literature and design rate of 6.9% per year, which compares tourism is not about sitting inside a bus products. Our museums, galleries, with a global average annual growth rate and peering out at the world, but rather live music venues, theatres and cultural of 4%, according to research by statistical about becoming part of that world by events are growing audiences at a fast analysts Grant Thornton, indicating that connecting with its people’ pace. But locals and visitors still tell us our fullest potential not yet been realised. Enver Duminy, that they find it challenging to find infor- But there’s more to this precious CEO, Cape Town Tourism CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

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The development of a Cultural Promotions strategy began with support for a calendar of world-class events that spans different artistic disciplines, draws locals and foreigners to the city all year round, and grows the creative economy

no wonder then that the city hosts the canvas for a variety of performances JANUARY APRIL Cape Town Electronic Music Festival by a host of renowned local and WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (CTEMF), where music aficionados and international artists. Known as TWEEDE NUWEJAAR party-goers are treated to workshops, Infecting The City, the intention of Suidoosterfees MINSTREL CARNIVAL Although mostly geared towards an seminars and talks unpacking the many this public arts festival is to reach the SUIDOOSTERFEES The oldest running carnival in South influences of the local electronic music people who use the city and its speaking audience, the Africa, also known as the Tweede scene. It 2014 (the festival’s third year), streets on a daily basis and to bring drawcard of the annual Suidoosterfees Nuwejaar Minstrel Carnival or Kaapse it included nine international acts and an element of surprise and wonder is the gravitas it places on cultural Klopse, is steeped in culture and DJ’s playing at the event’s main stage to their everyday lives in the form diversity and inclusivity. Now in its tradition. On 2 January each year, the at the Grand Parade, making it the of performance and art. Some 11th year, the event’s three main streets of Cape Town come alive with most important annual platform for performances are based on venues are the , the infectious vibe of the minstrels the inclusive showcasing of electronic audience participation, allowing Fugard Theatre and Artscape Theatre who prepare for months in advance, music in the country. dynamic interaction. Complex, and it is here that audiences honing their musical performances and ctemf.com infectingthecity.com can expect an array of performances, creating vibrant costumes for the event. musical shows, historical tours and art The Cape Minstrel Carnival has become Cape Town exhibitions as diverse as the cultural MARCH landscape of the city. The theme of symbolic of the forced removals of the International Jazz community from District Six, many honoring the Mother City and her of whom, and their descendants, still Cape Town Carnival Festival people is the common thread among participate in the parade. As many as Now planning for its sixth event in Fondly known as ‘Africa’s Grandest all the shows. 40 000 minstrels in 75 groups took March 2015, this themed street carnival Gathering’, the Cape Town International suidoosterfees.co.za part in the 2013 celebrations. along Cape Town’s Fan Walk illustrates Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is the largest music event in sub-Saharan Africa. capetown-minstrels.co.za the transformative power of creativity. JUNE Talented creatives in the dance, live- Now preparing for its 16th year, it opens performance, set-design and costume- with a free community concert in Green- FEBRUARY market Square. The festival delivers a Encounters making fields, as well as the public, Documentary Film come together to celebrate our African star-studded line-up on five stages and Cape Town Electronic identity, but also the diverse cultures of with more than 40 artists, half of whom Festival Music Festival communities and residents in the city. are international. This proudly South Described as ‘Africa’s premier African produced event is hosted at the documentary festival’, Encounters Film When it comes to music, Cape Town capetowncarnival.com is the ‘beats’ capital of South Africa Cape Town International Convention Festival, now in its 15th year, provides an opportunity for local film-makers to thanks to its vibrant community of Infecting The City Centre (CTICC) for two nights on the last weekend of March or first weekend present their work to the South African music producers and also to the fact This is a city wide public art festival held of April. It attracts over 37 000 music public alongside screenings of other that it’s the only city in Africa with its in late summer every year, when the lovers to the city each year. world-renowned documentaries. own Red Bull Academy of Music. It’s inner city streets become the stage and capetownjazzfest.com encounters.co.za

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share their ideas or take part and show 35th annual showcase of the region’s JULY SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER the transformative nature of design. best in brand communication. The city For 10 days in August, at the City Hall is transformed into a creative village, Cape Town World and satellite venues, participants attend with activities planned in public Cape Town Fringe Music Festival a host of cross-disciplinary events, such spaces across the central city precinct, Festival Showcasing music from a range of as workshops, talks, exhibitions, tours, including the historic City Hall, the V&A A three-year agreement has been alternative disciplines (such as Nu networking events and parties, all of Waterfront and . signed with the National Arts Festival World music), the Cape Town World which attempt to share knowledge and theloerieawards.co.za; (NAF) to host an annual performing Music Festival aims to enlighten sound design-thinking. The festival also creativeweekct.co.za arts festival in the city, with the people in the various genres of world, connects design-related events such inaugural festival from 25 September traditional and experimental music. as Design Dialogues, Open Streets and Open Book Festival to 5 October 2014. The festival, the Taking place at a venue in the city, the World Design Capital projects. Launched in 2011 and now in its fourth first outside Grahamstown for the OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL events’ line-up includes a host of local opendesignct.com year, the five-day Open Book Festival NAF, will be based on the Edinburgh and international musos, promising brings together over 8 500 literary model and will take place in theatres to leave festival-goers inspired and minds to attend 100 key events. The and other venues in and around Cape collectively connected through the SEPTEMBER festival attracts authors and audiences Town. The event will draw on local, MABONENG TOWNSHIP EXPERIENCE power of music. from all over the world who converge national and international talent to ctwmf.com Loeries and Creative in two key venues in the city: the quaint attract visitors to the city, during what Week Cape Town Book Lounge and the Fugard Theatre is still low season. in District Six. One of the key goals of capetownfringe.co.za AUGUST The Loeries and its affiliated celebration of creativity, innovation and culture, this festival is to make a significant contribution towards growing a love for Open Design cape town Creative Week Cape Town, is a week- long event. The latter, now in its books and reading, particularly among Launched in 2013, the Open Design the city’s youth, but also to showcase festival attempts to de-stigmatise the fourth edition, is crowd-sourced by Capetonians and co-ordinated by local writing. The Arts and Culture elitist approach to design disciplines by Department has identified it as an encouraging participants from all walks Creative Cape Town, and culminating in the prestigious Loerie Awards – the ‘incubator event.’ of life with a keen interest in design, to openbookfestival.co.za

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arteries are transformed into pedestrian- initiative that turns homes in townships In addition, Langa Township Art CREATIVE WEEK Ongoing only venues for one day, where visitors into galleries and outdoor spaces into Gallery (TAG), with the support of the Annual interact with each other and participate performance districts. In the past 10 Langa Quarter, is now a permanent art in recreational activities. years, over 70 homes in South African route with 10 homes open for viewing. Events openstreets.co.za townships have been converted into Organised by Siphiwe Ngwenya, galleries, exhibited over 50 artists and who achieved success with a similar Open Streets encouraged township residents to event in Alexandra in Johannesburg, Open Streets is about activating street Maboneng Township invest in art. Every year the Maboneng this too, has been identified as ‘an culture at various Open Street events in Art Experience Township Arts Experience holds a festival incubator event’. the city and its suburbs. Known as Open The Maboneng Township Arts that includes visual art, film screenings, maboneng.com Street days, public spaces and urban Experience is a national public arts dance, theatre productions and music.

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RUST EN VREDE HUGO LAMPRECHTS MUSIC CENTRE

Cape Town’s increasingly diverse favourite hideaway of Cecil John The Lab. Set up as a performing arts society needs spaces where shared Rhodes, the wealthy and influential development space in an old Fire values can be celebrated and industrialist and imperialist, who was Station in Woodstock, this space is differences challenged. Without such best known as a mining magnate, poli- currently being used as a practice spaces, developing an inclusive and tician and philanthropist. Rhodes spent space for a local minstrel troupe. socially cohesive city is limited. his final days at this cottage, now a her- It will shortly be put out on a call for The Arts and Culture Department is itage site that contextualises his legacy. a long-term management body. committed to ensuring such spaces It is run by the Cultural Behind Woodstock Library and flourish and to play its own part in Society. 246 Main Road, Muizenberg Hall, cnr Clyde and Aberdeen Rds, providing such spaces. Woodstock Hugo Lamprechts Music Centre is An ongoing request to the City of a state-of-the-art symphonic music Goodwood Museum. For many years Facilitating Cape Town is to provide arts and cul- auditorium in Parow, built by the City this ran as a neighbourhood museum ture centres for communities. This is a of Cape Town on the grounds of the set up and run by local collectors in common concern around the world Hugo Lamprechts Music Centre, a the area. Many of the original residents and many municipalities provide body contracted by the Western Cape are aged and as yet no young blood cultural relevant cultural infrastructure for Government to provide symphonic has risen up to carry the space forward. cultural development, cultural music training for students and to pro- In 2015, together with the local ward promotion and for community vide teacher training. Picton St, Parow councillor and committee the space integration. The City of Cape Town will be re-imagined. currently supports these eight Art.b Gallery and the Bellville Arts 43 Church Street, Goodwood spaces cultural facilities as part of its Centre is based in the Bellville Library. Cultural Spaces programme. Art.b, managed by the Bellville Arts Dedicated cultural spaces provide support for artists to They are all in either custom-built Association, hosts regular arts exhibi- FUTURE VISION develop and grow but also create an environment for or in under-utilised buildings. tions. The Bellville Arts centre runs New cultural spaces will be added to the audiences to be fostered, and most importantly, provide art classes. Carel van Aswegen St, portfolio once budget and other similar Rust en Vrede is an historic building Bellville buildings become available and will be safe spaces for interactive dialogue in communities in a garden setting in . awarded via an open call for Arts and The centre hosts art exhibitions and Delft Rent Officeis the newest of the Culture bodies to tender. Spaces are arts classes and it has a clay museum, cultural spaces of the Arts and Culture provided on a ‘peppercorn rental’, with coffee shop, florist and a jewellery Department in one of Cape Town’s the City maintaining the exterior, but the designer. It’s run by the Durbanville post-Apartheid neighbourhoods. organisation awarded needs to prove it Arts Association. 10 Wellington Rd, Currently housing the Rainbow Arts can maintain the interior of the building Durbanville Organisation, the space will shortly be and be able to run it sustainably into the put out on a call for a long-term man- future without additional City council Rhodes Cottage Museum is a simple agement body. Corner Essenhout support. house in Muizenberg, which was the and Delft Main Rd, Delft

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Langa langa indoor sports centre

Cultural ‘For me, the thing about Langa is that Precinct it is pretty much the geographic centre of The Langa Cultural The Guga S’thebe Arts and Culture the metropole. It is not Precinct Project is a key Centre was built in 1999 as part of a “on the periphery”, cultural node, visited national Reconstruction and Develop- it is not “the edge” of regularly by locals and ment programme’s ‘Culture in the langa sports centre tourists and based in Community’ initiative, and the planning Cape Town, “the other the centrally located included a great deal of public partici- side” – it is a central neighbourhood of pation with funding from all levels of node, and Langa Langa, the oldest black government. It has six active and needs to be seen township in Cape Town tenanted studio spaces, a gathering and treated as such. space, an external, outdoor auditorium The Langa Cultural Precinct in Washing- for performance and a arts and The possibilities for ton Street comprises the Guga S’thebe crafts shop. A two-hundred seater, Langa are enormous, Arts and Culture Centre, The Langa Mu- multipurpose theatre/cinema/live especially as the seum (consisting of the Old Pass Office music venue is being built on the site, redevelopment of Museum and the Old Post Office) and which will enable the centre to run all the Athlone Power Mendi Park. year programming. The design for langa street mural Station precinct the innovative space was created and The Arts and Culture Department’s donated to the City by students of the unlocks the apartheid World Design Capital project is to use RWTH Architecture School in the city town planning that design thinking to engage stakehold- of Aachen, Germany. Local architect, separated Athlone ers in developing the principles and Carin Smuts, gave input too. The build- and Pinelands. Langa’s mechanisms to activate the centre so ing is to be completed in late 2014. Culturalrole in unlockingtourism is not that it becomes a significant and vibrant about sitting inside a cultural location that is relevant to The City’s Langa Cultural Precinct is a economic and cultural all the citizens in Cape Town. This prime example of the Arts and Culture busopportunity and peering in the out city year-long process culminates in May Department’s strategy of promoting at theis significant, world, but and rather it 2015 with a shared and implementable partnerships and bringing about an willabout play abecoming huge role plan of action. Capital budget for environment where stakeholders in partin shaping of that theworld city’s by 2015-2017 will ensure that the centre’s the arts and culture sector share their future’connecting with infrastructure responds to the vision of knowledge and complement each its people’ the precinct and the mechanisms for other in establishing Cape Town as a ARTISTS IMPRESSION OF THE NEW THEATRE GugA S’thebe Arts THEATRE BEING BUILT Iain Harris, Creative DirectorEnv er DuminY, managing the space into the future. global arts and culture hub. Coffeebeans Routes CEO, Cape Town Tourism

56 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN 09/ CULTURAL Mother City’s Impressive SPACES oldest central facade public space restored in City Hall THEN 1987 Built in 1905 in Edwardian • Cape Town municipality architectural style offices until 1979 Mostly built from oolitic • Municipal library and two limestone from Bath, courts remained here until England. Lower walls and 2009 plinths from granite from • Cape Town Philharmonic quarry Orchestra has performed City Hall 11 Feb here since 1914 1990 City Hall NOW • A thriving cultural venue and Grand only a few hours after his with historical value release from prison, Nelson • A vital public space for the Mandela made his first people of Cape Town and its public speech since his visitors Parade 27 years of imprisonment • Host venue for many music from the balcony of Cape concerts and key cultural Town City Hall onto a events Revitalizing iconic packed Grand Parade spaces such as the City 2007 • Beautiful mosaic floors, stained-glass windows and Hall and Grand Parade the Springboks made an appearance on the marble staircases enjoyed into a dynamic cultural by all who visit today environments remains balcony after winning a priority the Rugby World Cup

Music concerts and key cultural events held 2010 • Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts The clock • Spier Contemporary art tower exhibition contains • Pan African Space Station Cape Town’s historic City Hall opens Gordon Institute for Performing and the nearby , the City 2011 onto the historic Grand Parade, which Creative Arts, and the Breathe Sunshine Hall and Grand Parade), the Arts and • Start of popular City Hall together with the Cape Town Castle, Music Conference, to name but a few. Culture Department as well as the Place 39bells Sessions was the first development in Cape Marketing Department are embarking An organ of • Toffie Pop Culture Festival Town after its occupation by the Dutch. In 2013, the City Hall hosted the on a project that will amplify the City In 1990, Mandela made his first speech first Open Design Festival, and then Hall’s usage as a multi-functional 2012 3 165 • Sónar at Design Indaba from the City Hall balcony and the rest, launched World Design Capital 2014 cultural space. This venue will service pipes sits in the as they say, is history. with Cape Town’s first ever, free New Cape Town as a whole, providing a Grand Hall 2013 Year’s Eve celebration, using creative quality experience for visitors and • Cape Tattoo Expo Today it is used regularly as a venue design elements such as 3D mapping locals. The City Hall cultural precinct • Open Design Festival for cultural events ranging from the and laser lighting to celebrate the completes a route from Cape Town Thursday evening symphonic concerts, New Year and the start of World Design Stadium and Green Point Urban Park 2014 • Launch of World Design to the popular City Hall Sessions Capital 2014. (also managed by the Tourism, Events Capital 2014 (profiling music from the Cape, South & Marketing Directorate) that creates Africa, Africa and the Global South), the In partnership with the Strategic Assets a dynamic public space for tourism the historical city hall and grand parade Cape Tattoo Expo, Music Exchange, Department (that collectively manages and events. 58 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 59 10/ BEING CONNECTED AND INFORMED

How can the public and private sectors take arts and culture more seriously? ENABLING A what can be done to join the dots so that a signifcant portion of the cultural ecosystem Is able to speak wIth a CONNECTED consolidated voice on issues rather than disparate voices? What are CULTURAL SECTOR the common challenges and what strategies can address these? BY FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS AND What information and support is THOUGHT LEADERSHIP needed to make this happen? These are some of the key questions the Co-ordinating a connected and informed cultural department is faced with. It recognises sector is our goal. We aim to be an accessible, visionary the vital importance of partnerships partner and collaborator in building a socially and commits to quality research African Creative cohesive, world-class destination that enables strategic decisions Economy (ACE) and garners greater support of Conference cultural development. The City of Cape Town hosted the third CCDI STAND at design INDABA annual African Creative Economy (ACE) Partnerships and Conference in October 2013 to discuss coordination ways to address some of the continent’s Partnerships are essential if the arts most pressing challenges. The ACE confer- The team’s Arts and Culture Indaba is creative industries partnership, a and culture ecosystem is to grow. ence aims to focus attention on Africa’s cre- one environment in which sharing of network of sector and membership Partnerships enable different players ative industries as economic drivers and information, networking and partner- attracted some 400 delegates, including bodies, with the aim of meeting to overcome resource challenges and ship is enabled and encouraged. visitors from at least 40 African countries. regularly to address some potential collaborate from small projects to mega The 2013 conference was held at the his- cross-discipline organisation, and to events, to important lobbying. Sharing The Arts, Culture and Creative Industries toric Cape Town City Hall and the Home- advise government, where necessary, best practice and contacts, building sectors need to be structured more coming Centre. Previous conferences were on strategic sector development joint strategies for audience develop- efficiently. And despite the fact that the held in Nairobi in 2011 and in Dakar in actions. In addition to external partner- ment, developing economies of scale, arts disciplines are very different from 2012. ACE 2013 took place under the aus- ship, the Arts and Culture Department where possible, are all ways in which each other in many ways, there are inter- pices of the Arterial Network – a network of plans to start a regular municipality partnerships can reduce costs and individuals, organisations, donors, com- esting similarities between the arts and wide forum for departments in the city. maximise impact. Partnerships can also panies and institutions engaged in the creative industries, with significant Those with cultural programmes will lead to creative collaboration, including African creative and cultural sector. The bid opportunities for cross-discipline be able to develop annual approaches creative nestlings interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting for the conference was submitted by the organisation. As part of its attempts to supporting arts and culture. in new innovations. Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI), as the to help sectors organise better and to primary implementing agency, assisted In addition, it hosts regular meetings talk across disciplines, the department with other departments in province The department will create the by the Conference Bureau of Wesgro, the builds close working relationships with (and nationally) that work with arts conditions for partnership develop- Western Cape’s investment and trade entities who help organise their sectors and culture and with local parastatal ment by creating opportunities promotion agency. in a representative manner. Work began bodies, such as Cape Town Tourism for networking between interested in 2014 to establish an arts, culture and and Wesgro. parties and by sharing information.

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‘Interestingly, it was in 2010 that Andrew Boraine, CEO of Cape JAZZART FAMILY ORCHESTRA Town Partnership at the time, asked: ‘Where is the portrayal of life in our townships and Research The Grants Programme support the arts via a peer-review group There is a paucity of research in the Funding has played an important made up of members of the arts and CELBRATING celebrating inner cities? Where sector. And, what research exists can- incentive and support role for the heritage sector. From 2000, as a result 100 YEARS: 80 years: are the sounds of our not often enable easy comparisons arts and culture sector in the city of changes in government regulations, Cape Philharmonic Cape Town BALLET cities: kwaito, hip hop, Orchestra across sectors. There are also differ- The first Arts and Culture unit was this mechanism was ended and it This year celebrates rap, reggae, goema Now celebrating its 100th year, the ences of opinion on indices, and very precipitated by the political change became council’s prerogative to decide 80 magnificent years of dance. It’s South Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and Cape jazz , as well little in the country and lobbying by arts who received funds. Africa’s oldest ballet company and one of continues to impress local and international as the more historical has been done to understand the bodies who hadn’t been receiving The grant-in-aid programme has, over the oldest in the world. It kicked off the audiences. However, more impressive consumer or client. The department government aid. For instance, Cape time, supported over a hundred arts year with the popular modern ballet marabi, kwela and than this is its extensive Outreach and plans to work with research organisa- Town had two orchestras at the bodies and collectives, independent Night & Day at Artscape, followed by the mbaqanga? Where Education Programme, which started in tions and academic bodies to address time, one of which was a municipal museums, artists of all genres, amateur outdoor performances of and 2003 as part of its Transformation Plan, are the scenes of historical societies, community arts at Maynardville, and then these shortages, and to ensure that orchestra whose members were resulting in the launch of both the Cape taxi ranks and train organisations and events. Although performed one of the best known ballets of material can be accessed by all. council employees. Lobbyists were Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Cape all time, , at the Artscape Opera stations, the informal able to convince government of the funding has typically been in the small Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble in House. In September, CTCB performed markets and shopping Thought leadership consolidation of the two orchestras figures, the Grant Programme (as it is 2004. As part of the programme, study three ballets by John Neumeier, includ- The department has played an ongo- and the freeing up of funds for the now called) has played an important grants, an instrument bank and the centres, the shebeens ing Le Sacre and Spring and Fall. Ballet ing role in the area of thought leader- support of the arts sector. From 1997 incentive and support role for the arts realisation of ensembles in the Cape’s and spaza shops - the Beautiful is the theme for the 80th birthday to 2000, the Arts Unit was able to and culture sector in the city. rural areas were all made possible ship, with staff speaking at confer- programme, giving insight into the past, everyday experience (including the Masidlale’s Strings project). ences and other learning forums, or present and future of Cape Town City Ballet. of the majority of South In 2007 this programme won an award communicating through published capetowncityballet.org.za from the Western Cape Department of Arts Africans? Why not works. Staff have visited other cities to use the cityscapes of meet and learn from relevant cultural Acknowledging excellence and Culture for Outstanding Achievement bodies, and in turn, the department in Youth Development. artists to tell our story?’ has hosted global experts to share Cape Town is blessed with incredible talent – internationally recognised artists, creatives, collectives cpo.org.za Indeed, the time has and companies in every discipline, who have received accolades and been validated by their peers. common practice and experience. It However, many are not acknowledged by locals, so the Department will be exploring various ways to come to tell our story has hosted relevant thought leader- acknowledge our talent, recognising their contribution to the cultural life of Cape Town and ways in ship events such as the African Crea- which they have raised the profile of the city. And, as part of a commitment to arts companies through ANDREW BORRAINE tive Economy Conference (November FORMER CEO OF its cultural promotions programme, the City has been meeting regularly with various role players in- 2013) aimed at local, national and cluding a structured network of companies associated with the Artscape complex – these include international bodies. The Cape Town City Ballet, The Cape Town Symphony Orchestra, , Jazzart and Zip Zap Circus. The Cape Town Fringe Festival will provide an important platform for various companies, including these, to reach a broader audience and raise Cape Town’s international standing.

62 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN | 63 11/ MINSTREL CARNIVAL ARTS AND CULTURE TEAM have worked with and in the sector for a number of years. Others are seasoned administrators who have worked in government for a number of years, or are promising young administrators.

Back row (seated) Nadia Thorne Professional Officer

Third row back (left to right) Zolisa Pakade Project Developer; Albert As a team, our principles are based Webster Head (Community Cultural Who Development); Xoliswa Morara Clerk; on inclusive partnerships, supporting entrepreneurship and opportunity. Melanie Meyer Project Administrator; Growing audiences at events, Shamila Rahim Professional Officer; we are Shona Stali Cleaner; Lemvia Viljoen increasing media exposure, meeting South The arts & Culture team’s Africa’s transformation agenda of inclusivity Project Administrator; Lesley Truter Project Developer; Nosiseko Nyaniso mandate is to market and incorporating community cultural Project Administrator; Goodman Mvango and develop Arts and development in all projects is vital, while Culture in a manner that Cleaner; Renee Holleman Professional ensuring that cultural, social, economic and Officer celebrates the city’s rich spacial balance is achieved. diversity, to contribute Middle row back (seated, left to right) to economic growth, The Arts and Culture Ria Briers Professional Officer; Louise Ing development and an Professional Officer (Acting Head: Cultural open-opportunity Department has a happy Spaces) city that is inclusive and diverse team of for all its citizens Front row (left to right) Natalie Harper 30 people. Staff come Project Administrator; Bianca McKechnie from all over Cape Town Professional Officer; Andile Dyasi Centre and our ages range from Co-ordinator; Thandiswa Mhlauli (seated) Clerk; Seemah Toefy Secretary; 22 to 58 years. Sumaya Abader Clerk; Aasimah Parker Project Administrator; Nikita Campbell A significant number of the Professional Officer; Robin Jutzen Head staff are experienced cultural (Partnerships and Promotions) management practitioners Front (standing) Zayd Minty Manager and, in some cases, are Absent Landile Mzalisi (Attendant) creatives themselves, who EDITORIAL TEAM: MICHELLE SNADDON, LIANNE BURTON, genevieve putter Art Direction & Design: Sam Bainbridge, Infestation | www.infestation.co.za IMAGES: City of Cape TOwn, Cape Town Partnership, Cape Town Tourism, fezile don jack, Sydelle Willow Smith Shani Judes, Andrew Brauteseth, Bruce Sutherland 64 | ARTS AND CULTURE CAPE TOWN