Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), presents an exciting event titled The Future is Female to closeout Women’s Month, scheduled to take place on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the IDC Gallery in Sandton. This gathering is set to celebrate women’s contributions to the workplace, the arts,…
Research has demonstrated that the cultural sector has a leadership succession vacuum which could contribute to restricted growth in the sector. The creative and cultural industries account for 3% of SA’s GDP and supports 1 million jobs. This accounts for 6% of employment in the country, yet the sector has the capacity to significantly grow…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), in partnership with the IDC Gallery, proudly presents ‘Moments in Miniature,’ an evocative exhibition by the talented artist Audrey Lisik. This collection of mixed-media illustrations, commissioned by BASA, employs watercolour, gouache, pencil, and digital art to interpret the first 21 days of lockdown. The exhibition, open throughout August 2024…
As we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa, we honour the remarkable women who have redefined the business landscape of our Creative Economy. At Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), every day is an opportunity to uplift and celebrate the influential women who have shaped the organisation over its 27-year history. From its founding Chair,…
The Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards celebrate the dynamic intersection of business and the arts, recognising initiatives that drive positive change and nominations are officially open for the 27 Annual Awards. Businesses and arts partnerships that flourished in 2023 are eligible for and encouraged to submit expressions of interest for consideration HERE. “The…