Conversations for cultural entrepreneurs.
The Business of Being an Artist was a 4-month workshop that was hosted by the META Foundation and Art Source South Africa, and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. This 4-part series looks to explore some of the themes that were unpacked in the workshop with the aim of supporting visual artists in their journey to become entrepreneurs.
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Conversations for cultural entrepreneurs.
The Business of Being an Artist was a 4-month workshop that was hosted by the META Foundation and Art Source South Africa, and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. This 4-part series looks to explore some of the themes that were unpacked in the workshop with the aim of supporting visual artists in their journey to become entrepreneurs.
Artists tell us about their experience on the course.
In this episode, host Sara Hallatt speaks to two emerging artists, Mohini Pillay and Alpheus Ngoepe, who participated in the Business of Being an Artist course.
The META Foundation is a dynamic visual arts organisation that programmes for artists based at Johannesburg’s creative landmark building of August House Studios. Within this context, and as part of the broader visual art eco-system, the META foundation works across three primary pillars which centre on collaborating with ARTISTS, instigating projects, exhibiting ARTWORKS, art practice focused workshops, and art commissions while inspiring diverse AUDIENCES to meet artists who work across mediums.
August House is an artist studios space located in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. The space has been operating as a studio space since 2006 and has seen many successful artists pass through its doors. For more information about the space or its programming, please visit: @august_house76 (Instagram) @augusthouse76 (Facebook)
Art Source South Africa (est.2001) is a visual arts consultancy with a proven track record operating within the contemporary arts sector. Core services are artist professional career training, coaching, mentorship and exhibition management. For more information about their projects and services, please visit: https://www.artsourcesouthafrica.co.za
Business of Being an Artist
Conversations for cultural entrepreneurs.
The Business of Being an Artist was a 4-month workshop that was hosted by the META Foundation and Art Source South Africa, and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. This 4-part series looks to explore some of the themes that were unpacked in the workshop with the aim of supporting visual artists in their journey to become entrepreneurs.
