Welcome to Our Home
IKHAYA LETHU
Welcome to
Sibikwa Arts Centre
Sibikwa takes pride in uku’bikwa – the act of pronouncing, announcing and presenting on the world stage, the in-born talents of individuals… as custodians of his-story and her-story.
We are an award-winning multi-disciplinary Centre of Excellence in South Africa that leverages the performing arts for advancement.
Welcome to Our Home
IKAYA LETHU
Welcome to
Sibikwa Arts Centre
Sibikwa takes pride in uku’bikwa – the act of pronouncing, announcing and presenting on the world stage, the in-born talents of individuals… as custodians of his-story and her-story.
We are an award-winning multi-disciplinary Centre of Excellence in South Africa that leverages the performing arts for advancement.
Our Purpose
Transform Talent
Upcoming Events
DATE: APR 20
Final Urban Lab
Explore the Journey of Empowerment: The Final Urban Lab
Join us for the culmination of a transformative journey at the final Urban, Cultural, Democracy, and Governance Lab on April 20, 2024. Discover the impact of the Urban Labs project as we share key findings, insights, and reflections. Be part of dynamic discussions on community empowerment and collective action, and network with stakeholders from academia, government, and civic organisations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of community participation in local governance. RSVP now to secure your spot and learn more about this empowering event with Kelly Storom at conferences@sibikwa.co.za or calling 063 328 8025 / 011 422 4359.
DATE: November 19-29
Body Moves International Inclusive Dance Festival
Following a 2-week international inclusive choreographer residency, working with a professional ensemble of local disabled and able-bodied dancers, the new piece created will be programmed and performed as a double bill alongside the international choreographer’s inclusive dance company’s existing dance piece, followed by a facilitated post-performance discussion. Performances will take place in Benoni, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The festival also includes a hybrid dialogue on Dance, Disability and Democracy, as well as professional exchange and community engagement workshops.
our stories
Moving from Community Dialogues to Collective Change Action
This article is the sixth in a series of blogs and opinion pieces, providing a context for and presenting research findings from Sibikwa Arts Centre’s Urban Culture, Democracy and Governance Labs. Supported by the Commonwealth Foundation, this Urban Labs initiative is a pilot programme exploring cultural and creative approaches for pragmatic public participation in local […]
Community Engagement – Engaging Communities in Heritage, Archives and Museums: What Does it Mean to Serve the Community Well?
This article offers my speaking notes as an introduction to a panel discussion on Community Engagement, with Andrew Lamprecht (South Africa), Eric Itzkin (South Africa), Goabaone Montsho (Botswana), Puleng Plessie (South Africa) and Bridget Shumba (Malawi), programmed as part of the Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today/Tomorrow, an initiative by the Institut français d’Afrique du […]
The Socio-Economic Landscape of the Creative and Cultural Industries in Local South African Communities
By Kelly Storom, Ntando Shabangu and Caryn Green Since it was founded in 1988, Sibikwa Arts Centre has endeavoured to address the persisting reality of poverty, unemployment and inequality in communities across the country through arts and culture, promoting township communities’ vital role in preserving heritage, expressing cultural identity, and fostering community resilience. Artists in […]
You, Me, and Democracy: Youth Co-creation Programme
You, Me, and Democracy: Youth Co-creation Programme “Show me a youth without hope, and I will show you a youth without a future. Nothing brightens the life of any youth better than knowledge and ability to effect a positive change.” – Bamigboye Olurotimi. Exciting Opportunity at Sibikwa! Sibikwa is calling on young community change makers based […]