Pianos and Pandemics
‘The romantic impulse is in all of us and sometimes we live it for a short time, but it’s not a part of a sensible way of living. It’s a heroic path and generally ends dangerously.’ – Jane Campion
The Creative Agenda
ASSEMBLY and ArtsTrack No. 9: BASA Chairman Charmaine Soobramoney and BASA Deputy Chairperson Mandie van der Spuy in conversation with Grace Meadows (British Council) and Madeleine Lambert (BASA). Anchored by insights from the launch of ArtsTrack no.9, this is a deep dive into the findings of the inaugural edition of BASA ASSEMBLY partnered by the…
Curating the Creative Agenda
We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.’ – Martin Luther King Jr
ASSEMBLY Conversations’ series launches
Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA), partnered by British Council Southern Africa Arts (British Council), has announced the launch of a new series of curated conversations linked to their joint ASSEMBLY initiative. A hybrid of live and digital engagements across social, digital and media platforms, the aim of ASSEMBLY, which took place earlier this…
BASA Awards 2021 entries open
Entries are open for the 24th Annual BASA Awards partnered by Hollard. “This year’s Awards once again aims to spotlight the imaginative ways in which the business and creative sectors have partnered for mutual benefit,” comments BASA CEO, Ashraf Johaardien. “All too often, changing economic conditions increase the pressure on businesses to justify the value…