May 17, 2002 A cash bonus for creativity Wendeen Lieberman tructured to generate funds in perpetuity, the board of trustees, made up of leading artistic practitioners, is respon-sible for policy decisions and setting of criteria for the allocation of funds. During ACTs last funding cycle for 2001 and 2002, close to a R1-million was given in cash grants to specific projects and bursaries. The trust funds creativity, infrastructure, education and distribution in all the art disciplines: film, music, theatre, dance, craft, literature, visual art, education and arts administration and community art. Beneficiaries have included developmental and educational projects, civil society initiatives like com-munity arts festivals, organisational management and infrastructure support. In the field of literature the various projects are impressive in their depth and reach. The inspiration that exists behind each is truly wondrous. And it is to nurture that very inspiration that has the potential to shift our social enlightenment to one of acceptance and growth. Here are some of the groundbreaking literary projects that ACT is supporting: Historical interest The Life and Work of Sol T Plaatje A succinct account of the life of an extraordinary literary and political figure, Sol T Plaatje. | |
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