Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) is excited to announce a fresh repositioning of its flagship Supporting Grants Programme, signalling a new way of supporting the creative sector and strengthening partnerships between the business and arts. This update aims to spark innovation, increase impact, and build sustainable, high-value collaborations. For more than 25 years, the…
BASA × Audrey Lisik | Women’s Day Collaboration In celebration of Women’s Day, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has partnered with artist Audrey Lisik to release a limited digital wallpaper series that honours the strength, creativity, and beauty of women. Message from the Artist In this gentle yet symbolic piece, a woman places ladybugs onto the blooming and towering flower.…
Happy Women’s Day! This Women’s Day, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) is celebrating the power of creative women with the #SheCreates Starter Pack — a free digital toolkit designed to help young creatives transform their passion into thriving, sustainable businesses. Developed through BASA’s Debut Programme, the How to Start a Creative Business Toolkit is your go-to guide for building a creative…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has relocated to a new creative space! From 7 August 2025, you’ll find us at our new home at: Design District 9A Keys Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg To ensure a smooth transition, the BASA team will be working remotely until we open the new office on 7 August 2025. During this time,…
Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) invites nominations to fill three vacancies on its Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to help steer BASA’s evolution as it strengthens partnerships, drives innovation, and expands impact across South Africa’s creative economy Established in 1997 as a pioneering collaboration between government and the private sector,…