The African Arts Institute based in Cape Town, South Africa has launched in 2015 a program called Cultural Accelerator which engages 17 arts entrepreneurs from 10 different communities within the greater Cape Town community. As part of the program, they have created the “Learning Space” concept as "a space for peer reflection, collaborative learning and … Continue reading Cultural Accelerator Learning Space in Cape Town
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I was reading a Fortune.com article published some months ago on folk art (an expression of the world’s traditional cultures according to the International Folk Art Alliance) and how it empowers people to empower other people and communities in financially poor environments. As women and their children are very often the victims of poverty and … Continue reading How folk art can turn people into cultural entrepreneurs
Great news coming from the Middle East, a place where we don't hear much about Cultural Entrepreneurship. I am talking about the Cultural Excellence Fellowship program that was launched in 2014. It is a two-year program designed to inspire and equip Emirati citizens with the skills and knowledge to pursue creative entrepreneurship and careers in … Continue reading Cultural Excellence Fellowship program in UAE
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