The Debut Programme, a proud initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in partnership with Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) presents the Hlanganisa Pitch Den, a transformative platform aimed at nurturing South Africa’s emerging creative entrepreneurs. From 23 to 30 September 2024, 200 talented participants presented their innovative business ideas, honed…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) is pleased to announce that applications for Cycle 3 of the BASA Supporting Grants Programme are now open. The deadline for submissions is 7 October 2024, offering eligible applicants the opportunity to secure funding for innovative projects that showcase artistic excellence, foster social cohesion, and drive economic growth. The…
Leadership Changes at Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Friday September 6, 2024 – Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Board announced that BASA CEO, Ashraf Johaardien had tendered his resignation. His resignation has been accepted by the Board. This followed a Board meeting held on Thursday. During the meeting, the Board passed a vote…
Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) has two vacancies on the Board of Directors, and this notice serves as a formal call for nominations to fill these positions. The current Board comprises 12 Non-Executive Directors and one Executive Director, all of whom contribute to the success, governance, and compliance of the organisation. Established in…
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…
Applications for Cycle 2 of the BASA Supporting Grants Programme are now open. The deadline for submissions is August 5, 2024. The programme seeks to support projects that demonstrate artistic excellence, social cohesion, and economic impact. Eligible applicants will be invited to complete a detailed online application, which will be evaluated based on project size,…
The Debut Programme, an initiative funded by the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC), in collaboration with Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), has shown remarkable progress since its launch in 2017. Designed to nurture and support emerging creative entrepreneurs across South Africa, the programme has now entered an exciting new phase: the Hlanganisa…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), in partnership with the IDC Gallery, will showcase ‘Different Pathways,’ a captivating group exhibition celebrating the richness of diversity and the uniqueness of individual journeys. Open from June 22 to July 19, 2024, this collection features works by a diverse array of talented artists, each exploring their personal experiences…
The SoCreative Summit, a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and exploration of creativity, is set to return for its fifth edition on May 9th and 10th, 2024. Held at the trendy Victoria Yards venue, the summit offers a free two-day experience for cultural makers, artists, and anyone passionate about creative expression brought to the creative…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) stands as a beacon of collaboration, bridging the gap between businesses and the vibrant tapestry of the arts for more than two decades. At the heart of this collaboration lies the BASA Supporting Grants Programmes, a visionary initiative that has been instrumental in forging impactful partnerships between businesses and…
The application window for Cycle 1 of the Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Supporting Grants Programme is now open. Prospective partners are invited to submit a concise, one-page formal letter of interest. This letter should include essential details such as the project name, a brief description, the business sponsor’s name, and the nature of…
The Debut Programme, aimed at empowering emerging creatives across South Africa, launches its Kickstarter Training phase for the third iteration with a virtual Welcome Event. This follows a highly successful recruitment drive that attracted 2,140 applications nationwide, showcasing the programme’s expanding reach and impact. From this exceptional pool, a diverse group of 450 talented artists…
In an environment where the creative sector often navigates challenges related to career sustainability, the Cultural Producers Programme steps forward to empower young talent. This initiative, delivered by the British Council in partnership with Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA), Common Purpose South Africa, and the Pan-African Creative Exchange (PACE), aims to bridge the…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) application window for the Supporting Grants Programme, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, is now open. Interested partners are encouraged to submit a concise, one-page formal letter of interest, providing essential details such as the project name, a brief description, the name of the business sponsor,…
Now in its second iteration, the Cultural Producer’s Programme zeros in on the issue of leadership succession in the cultural sector. The Cultural Producers Programme is a British Council initiative delivered by Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) in a partnership with collaborative leadership and resilience development organisation, Common Purpose South Africa, and the Pan…
For more than twenty years, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has been a pioneer in nurturing connections between the corporate world and the creative industries. The BASA Supporting Grants Programme has played a crucial role in establishing collaborations between businesses and artists, facilitating creative ventures nationwide. This programme, sustained by an annual allocation from…
Business and Arts South Africa gears up to host the ‘My Debut Story’ panel discussion, an integral part of our Debut Programme. Scheduled to take place on the 2nd of November 2023, this engaging discussion will be hosted at the prestigious Soweto Theatre. A remarkable assembly of select alumni from the second iteration of the…
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) application window for the Supporting Grants Programme, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, is now open. To date, the Supporting Grants Programme has provided support to over 1765 beneficiaries, injecting more than R46 million into the creative sector. Additionally, it has successfully leveraged in excess of R590…
On the eve of his retirement from stage performance – dancer, choreographer, mentor and cultural entrepreneur Gregory Maqoma will be celebrated by the Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards as its Featured Artist. Every year, the Awards select a Featured Artist and usually this artist is involved in the creation of an Award trophy.…
The programme is aimed at empowering emerging artists in rural and peri-urban areas with the business acumen needed to become profitable creative entrepreneurs. It provides artists with skills development, mentorship and funding opportunities to support their creative ventures. To date, the Debut Programme has equipped more than 648 emerging creatives with business skills and development…
It’s not only economics that is driving an era of collaboration. Businesses who work with creatives are seeing the benefits of a left brain-right brain relationship to solve problems, deliver on their social investment and create clear and authentic messages that brands can align with. As Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) prepares for its…
Now in its 26th year, the annual BASA Awards are a testament to the power of forging connections between the seemingly disparate domains of business and the arts. For the first time since Covid-19, a live announcement of the 48 finalists (24 partnerships) for this year’s prestigious awards took place at the Living Room in…
Following a public call for nominations, Nizenande Machi, PJ Sabbagha, Phumza Rengqe and, Simon Camerer have been voted in as new Directors of the Board by the membership of Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 17 August 2023. Zingisa Motloba, Chairperson of BASA, expressed her…
On the occasion of National Women’s Day in South Africa, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) is proud to introduce the all-female adjudication panel for the 26th Annual BASA Awards. BASA is a membership organisation that elevates partnerships between businesses and the arts in South Africa; to this end, the BASA Awards celebrate and showcase…
Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) invites compelling creative and corporate partnerships to activate their collaboration by applying for a Supporting Grant. “Supporting Grants are the heart of BASA’s vision, mission and purpose,” says BASA CEO Ashraf Jacobs-Johaardien. “Funded by an allocation from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the programme designed to…
Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) has four vacancies on the Board of Directors and the purpose of this notice is to call for nominations. The current Board comprises 12 Non-Executive Directors and one Executive Director, all of whom contribute to the overall success, governance, and compliance of the organisation. BASA was founded in…