Ball Rolling For Formation Of Nelson Mandela Bay Arts Council

Port Elizabeth, South Africa - The time has arrived to ensure that the Arts, Heritage, Culture and Film Industry is properly structured in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Municipality is calling upon all interested parties and artists to attend consultative meetings across the city in preparation of the official launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Arts Council on January 24 - 25, 2014.

The launch will be in a form of a two-day conference where attendees are expected to discuss and interact on issues that need to be improved within the arts industry. The conference is also expected to strengthen relations between the Municipality, artists and the private sector.

Also high on the list is the issue of skills development and opportunities for locally based artists and building a sustainable industry that will be able to compete within the South African arts industry.

People expected to attend the consultative meetings include musicians, dancers, film makers, composers, theatre and drama performers, producers and directors, graphic designers, sound engineers, Dee Jays, crafters, fashion designers, promoters, poets, and visual artists.

Please find the schedule for the consultative meetings below:

DATE	CLUSTER	VENUE	TIME	AREAS	BY WHOM
14 Jan ‘14	Lillian Diedericks	George Botha Hall, Algoa	14h00	Missionvale, KwaNoxolo, part of Helenvale,	Martin 074 761 4363 Gocbani
15 Jan ‘14	Champion Galela	Veeplaas Community Hall	11h00	KwaDwesi, Magxaki, Veeplaas, Zwide, Kleinskool	Martin 074 761 4363 Gcobani
	Molly Blackburn	Walmer Townhall	14h00	Walmer, Kuyga, Seaview, Greenbushes
16 Jan ‘14	Alex Matikinca	Raymond Mhlaba Sport Centre	11h00	Motherwell, Wells Estate and surrounding areas	Martin 074 761 4363 Gcobani
	Govan Mbeki	Nangoza Jebe Hall	14h00	New Brighton, Zwide, KwaZakhele
17 Jan ‘14	Zola Nqini Cluster	Uitenhage Townhall, Sunroom	11h00	KwaNobuhle, KwaLanga, Rosedale Khayamnandi