With democracy, South Africa has seen an explosion in the arts. But have the cultural industries been able to transform and support the nation's emerging talent? Are new themes emerging post-apartheid?
This tour will allow participants to engage with the creativity of South Africa by exploring the country's unique heritage and vibrant cultural scene.
Meet with writers, musicians, dancers, actors and artists. Visit the famous Market Theater Complex in Newtown and have a late night drink at Moyo's. Join local poets in a live session at Kippie's Jazz Club. View the contemporary collection at the Constitution Court. Discover the goods sold on the "new" trade routes at the Pan-African Market. Meet with arts administrators and managers in the private and public sectors. Tour will include learning institutions, local galleries, bookstores, nightclubs and theaters
Itinerary will be flexible to meet the needs and specific interests of the participants.
BONUS OPTION: Extend your stay and attend the 3rd International Cape Town Book Fair, 14 -- 17 June. Arrangements must be made separately; not included in the Global Exchange Tour.
Program Highlights:
- Visit the urban areas of Johannesburg and Cape Town and the townships and peri-urban areas which surround them
- Meet with activists in the Visual Arts Associations of South Africa and the Musicians Union of South Africa
- Meet with administrators of Moving into Dance, Museum Africa and the Market Theater
- Join local poets in a live session
- Individual artists will be invited for lunches and dinners
- Night-time activities will be scheduled depending on local calendars at venues such as Kippies, Market Theater, Dance Factory, Red Line Gallery, Bass Line, The Baxter and Artscape
- Visit the National School of the Arts, the Moses Molelekwa Music School, University of Cape Town Jazz Department, Photography Workshop and Market Theater Laboratory
- Meet with government officials and policy-makers from the Department of Art and Culture
- Visit important sites of resistance during apartheid and places of continued inspiration for South Africa's new democracy such as Robben Island, Hector Peterson Memorial, Constitution Hill and the District Six Museum
- Take in the natural beauty of the country at Cape Point and Table Mountain and animals in the wild at the Pilanesburg Game Park
- Dining experiences at: Troyeville Hotel, Gramadoela's, Sakumza, Kopanong, BoKaap Kombuis, Nyoni's Kraal
Cost: 2,950.00 $
Price Includes:
- Domestic flight (we'll be flying you to Cape Town!) and ground transportation
- Double-room accommodation (Note: Add $400 for single room!)
- Two meals/day (breakfast & dinner)
- All program activities
- Entrance fees, trip leader(s), guides and translators
- Reading materials and personal meetings to suit your particular interests (as available)
International airfare, lunches, tips and personal expenses are not included.
- When booking your flight please note that the tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town
How to Register:
We must receive your application and a non-refundable deposit of $200 two months before departure. A late fee of $50 will be applied to late applications. Payments by MasterCard or Visa are welcome.
This trip will be as diverse as possible in terms of race, age and life experiences.
In some cases, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income applicants.
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