ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 2019–MAY 2020
VISUAL ARTS NETWORK OF SOUTH AFRICA ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 2019–MAY 2020
CONTENTS: ABOUT VANSA CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT DIRECTOR’S REPORT ECOSYSYTEM REPORT - VANSA MEMBERS - VANSA PARTNERS - VANSA PEOPLE - VANSA PROJECTS FINANCIAL REPORT
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VANSA Annual Report: GENERAL INFORMATION 1
ABOUT VANSA VANSA operates as a support point and development agency for contemporary art practice in South Africa. We develop industry knowledge, resources, networks and projects that are concerned with realising new social, cultural and economic possibilities for contemporary art practice in the South African – and wider African – context. VANSA is a national network of artists and arts organisations with over 7500 members.
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MISSION AND VISION VANSA aspires to be a dynamic and resilient network based organisation operating as a key support point for contemporary art practice in South Africa. Our mission is the promotion of growth, transformation and opportunity in the contemporary art field in South Africa through the development of projects and services shaped by and delivering benefit to our network.
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The organisation works with and through a local, continental and international network of visual arts professionals, businesses, organisations, institutions and agencies on initiatives and projects across five key areas: • strengthening informational networks • promoting better professional and business practice • facilitating opportunities for new approaches to contemporary art practice, in new contexts with new audiences and publics • opening up new market opportunities for contemporary art in South Africa • lobbying and advocacy in all of the above areas, informed by research and evidence VANSA is committed to innovation, transparency and fairness in its organisational practices. We seek to maximise synergy and partnership with other organisations, institutions and entities, and activate joint actions between stakeholders in areas of common interest and concern.
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PERFORMANCE CODE WORKSHOP, JOHANNESBURG, SEPTEMBER 2019
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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Renewal and Reinvigoration in Challenging Times As we reflect on the past year and the many changes we have seen I am humbled by the strength and perseverance the organisation and visual arts community has shown in one of the most defining moments in recent years. This has been a year of great change and transformation. We said farewell to former Director, Kabelo Malatsie who joined the organisation in June 2018 and Board Chairperson, Bandile Gumbi, who, as the longest serving board member, had given sage advice, support and immense personal commitment over the years. We welcomed Refilwe Nkomo as the new Director in January 2020 and onto the Board, Gabrielle Goliath, who brings profound insight as an accomplished artist and scholar, all of which will be invaluable during this time of transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how inextricably linked we are and whilst we are physically distancing having temporarily closed the office space, we continue to strengthen our network and our relationships with our partners and funders which allows us to continue the important work we do. Whether it be our internship or bursary program, best practise guide workshops, governance skilling, research or advocacy, VANSA continues to be a pivotal organisation working towards a vision of “providing new social, cultural and economic possibilities for contemporary art practice in the South African – and wider African – context”.
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Through our three pronged strategic approach of Membership, Programmes and Income Generation, we established stronger connections locally and internationally through participation in international advocacy networks such as the European Union National Institute of Cultures conference, whilst steadily becoming more financially stable with income generation projects like the project management of the Henrike Grohs Art Award. Programmatically, we continued with the focus for the organisation on three primary areas: 1. DECENTRALISATION – our approach is to support existing work in the region rather than develop its own programmes and therefore work closely with existing membership. This programme area is participatory and membership driven. 2. STUDY integrates learning from members and others to better develop VANSA processes and programmes, and encourages self and co-learning for creative practitioners and for the organisation itself. This serves as the key evaluative core of the organisation. 3. PROFESSIONAL ACCESS like Decentralisation, is a membership driven area of work in which VANSA continues to provide services, opportunities and networking information to its membership. Since last year, Membership has served as an individual project in itself for which greater participatory membership events and processes are undertaken.
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We are proud to be part of a phenomenal and resilient artistic community and I am grateful to my colleagues on the Board for the powerful insight and guidance they have provided the organisation as well as the amazing VANSA team who work diligently to achieve our vision. As we continue to navigate a constantly dynamic landscape, we are certain that we will persevere and emerge from this moment, renewed, reinvigorated and more connected as an organisation, a network and a community. Tanisha Bhana
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT Care, Connection and Change The 2019/2020 year has been characterised as a year of radical shifts and change. Whilst this moment required us to be socially apart it did also allow us a moment of reflection and to actively and intentionally create ways of being that truly brought us together for our collective greater good. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on not only the work we do but how we do it. We have had to ask ourselves a lot of important questions about who we are, what we do and what it means for us to do the work we do in the ways in which we do it. We remain committed to creating a fair, just and equitable visual arts sector which is accessible to all. As we come to the end of the five year strategy focused on Membership, Programmes and Income Generation, and make plans for the new, we continue to be guided by the three pillars on which our work exists - Study, Decentralisation and Professional Access. This solid foundation has allowed us to be flexible and agile through internal changes and challenging external times. As we navigate this moment and develop the new strategy that will guide us, four things have become abundantly clear in terms of the elements which are needed in our ecosystem. We need to CARE for ourselves and our community, this means understanding how deeply interconnected we are and that our strength lies in us, the community that makes up our ecosystem. This focus on care in how we work has been reflected internally through ensuring the safety of our team and all we work with
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and ensuring we imbue care centred approaches to our work - committed to honouring our work and caring for each other, our continued work on mental health and wellness reflects our ongoing commitment to our collective care and well being. Through isolation came CONNECTION and we developed a webinar series titled VANSA Perspectives to engage with our community and develop greater interaction using social media and technology. We recognised that systemic CHANGE is needed in our sector and the role of VANSA as the voice of the sector became increasingly necessary. Now, more than ever we need to come together and create the visual art landscape where we can all thrive. We engaged with other sectors in the creative arts, met with government officials and sector leaders, contributed towards strategies for relief and revival of the creative arts and continued to advocate for the sector all whilst developing partnerships locally and abroad to ensure the vision of a more empowered sector is realised. All of this however is not possible without support and in order to build sustainability through income generation not only for VANSA but for the sector as a whole, resources and CASH are imperative. We developed and strengthened our business unit and continue to develop income generating mechanisms to ensure we are able to continue the work we do.
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We were also able to continue to work with partners in the sector to ensure resources and opportunities reached those who need them. Through our nationwide Internship program, we were able to place interns in employment creating opportunities across the country. We ran multiple professional practice and skills development workshops on the Best Practice Guide for Visual Artists, Governance Toolkit and Mental Health workshops across the country. We also began connecting with young people and disabled members of our community to ensure that the arts are truly accessible to all. VANSA is a participatory membership based organisation, membership continues to grow and social media engagement has shown steady and continuous growth. As we move into the new financial year, we are placing a greater significance on strengthening and deepening member engagement, growing our community particularly in rural and peri-urban areas and developing sustainability strategies. We have an amazing and committed team supported by a strong board of directors with an ever increasingly engaged and empowered membership. Thank you for trusting us and continuing to support the work we do and our collective vision for the sector. Refilwe Nkomo
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VANSA PERSPECTIVES: THEN AND NOW, ZOOM, MAY 2020
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ECOSYSTEM REPORT The VANSA ecosystem refers to the interconnectedness and cycles of networks and programmes that make up VANSA. The following pages give insight into the many parts of our ecosystem and the community who make it possible. VANSA Members VANSA is a membership-based organisation based on a participatory model. Its primary programmes are driven by member interests, needs and future objectives. Becoming a member is free and open to anyone interested in the arts. Members receive access to detailed information, opportunities and services. Our membership is also the basis upon which we are able to negotiate for better services and policies in the sector. Many people however still connect to the work of VANSA without being members. VANSA endeavours to be an open and accessible organisation that is available to all. At the same time, connected and contributing members can strengthen the organisation and we encourage all to be members who pay membership contributions according to their means. Strengthening the contributions and participation of our members is imperative to ensure greater sustainability of the organisation. In November 2017 VANSA launched its new website, offering a more convenient platform for members to sign up, pay their membership fees and connect to the organisation. During this transition the database had an extensive clean-up and there was an initial drop in membership but since the new website there has been a steady increase in membership fees received, as you’ll notice in the financials.
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Our followers continue to grow across our social media platforms with the greatest growth on Facebook. Our paid membership decreased slightly, this was expected due to the economic climate due to the National Lockdown. Through our continued membership engagement and sustainability strategies, we aim to increase membership in the coming years and clarify our offering to our members. The onset of Covid-19 also saw increased frequency of visits on our website and overall engagement with VANSA. Our most frequently visited page was the Covid-19 Resource Page for Artists and Organisations which we developed as a response to the effects of the lockdown and the precarious situation artists and arts organisations were flung into.
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12 471
12000
11420
10170
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7000
7865
8043
6682
6621
6391
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2018
2017
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6260
2020
8000
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2016
VANSA Members & FB likes
11000
Facebook Membership
Membership growth on VANSA’s database & Facebook ‘likes’ over the last 5 years
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VANSA’s social media and especially Facebook have received a steady increase in followers. Facebook remains our most popular social media platform and the place where we connect to most of our members. In addition to Facebook and Twitter, we increased our online presence to Youtube where our webinars and oth are housed and Spotify where you can find the “Minding Our Business” podcast series with Rera Letsema.
132 834
150 000 127 957 125 000
122 932
2018
2017
Website users
2020
91689
92 620
2019
100 000
2016
Website users (per annum)
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VANSA Partners Partners listed here are the core partners who enable us to continue doing the work we are doing, primarily through funding but also through knowledge, support and expansion of our networks. These partners are key to the health of the VANSA ecosystem. Public Sector Cathsseta Department of Sports, Arts and Culture Mpumalanga Province National Arts Council Arts and Culture Trust Constitution Hill Department of Small Business and Development Gauteng Department of Education Museum Africa Johannesburg Art Gallery Private Sector RMB Legalese Investec Norton Rose Fulbright Assemblage International Arts Collaboratory Doen Prins Claus Goethe Institut Ishyo Arts EUNIC Centre d’Art Waza
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VANSA People The people who work with VANSA on a regular basis are its board, staff, short term project managers, assistants, various freelance individuals and interns. This group of people shifts and changes according to the workload and abilities of the team. Our board is made up of a dedicated set of volunteers who meet in person four times a year to oversee the core governance issues of the organisation.
Project managers, assistants and affiliates Charlotte Gulle Fleur de Bondt Fulufhelo Mobadi Gcobisa Ndzimande JoĂŁo Roxo Lali Tshikalange Lara Koseff Laurent Chauvet Londi Modiko Michaela Limberis Michael Griffiths Mika Conradie Ncamisile Khumalo Pamella Dlungwana Priscilla Nkunzana Russel Hlongwane Tracy Murinik
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Refilwe Nkomo National Director
Lauren von Gogh Katlego Taunyane Network Programmes Network Programmes Manager Manager
Tokologo Mphaki Junior Programmes Manager
Norma Moropodi Intern
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VANSA Board Tanisha Bhana is a senior attorney in the global markets segment in the financial services industry and a visual artist. She has held solo exhibitions in South Africa and Germany, and participated in curated exhibitions in South Africa, France, Germany, Netherlands, Namibia, China and Romania. Her photographic imagery is taken from naturally challenging environments such as nuclear wastelands, landfill sites and natural and urban ecosystems susceptible to change. Bhana has held discussions on the topics of Rebirth, Transformation and Decomposition for strategic sessions and has displayed artwork for collaborative projects on War, Women and the Human Spirit, at the Winnipeg Art Gallery (Canada), General Consul of France (Istanbul, Turkey), Graduate Institute, Geneva and the University of Oxford, Centre for International Studies. Songezile Madikida obtained his BA (Fine Arts) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 2001; he participated in a cultural exchange program between the University of the Witwatersrand from South Africa and Umea Academy from Sweden. He then registered for Masters with the University of the Witwatersrand. Madikida is currently a practicing artist with several group and solo exhibitions and awards. He is also contracted to the Nelson Mandela Museum as a consultant to Manage the Nelson Mandela Museum Arts Incubator Program, and a lecturer at the Walter Sisulu University teaching Art Theory and Printmaking. Nothando Mkhize was born in kwaMsane, Northern KwaZuluNatal in 1986. She is currently doing her MA in Fine Art at Durban University of Technology. She is an education officer at the Durban Art Gallery under eThekwini Municipality and an executive member of the KwaZulu-Natal Arts & Culture Counsel. Previously she has cofounded the Zululand Crafters Association and was an art
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programme manager at iSimangaliso Wetland Park which is one of only two world heritage sites in South Africa. Nothando is passionate about the holistic development of arts as a viable vehicle for social transformation and economic development. Derilene (Dee) Marco is a feminist scholar, writer and cultural consumer. She holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from the University of Warwick in the UK. Dee’s research focuses on visual culture broadly and critically engages theories and practices of race, gender and intersectional identities in cultural work and spaces. Dee was a post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Humanities Research at the University of the Western Cape for two years, and she has taught in Film and Television, Gender Studies and History of Art departments at Rhodes University, UWC and UCT. Dee joined the Wits Media Studies Department at the beginning of 2018. Gabrielle Goliath situates her practice within contexts marked by the races, disparities and as-of-yet unreconciled traumas of colonialism and apartheid, as well as socially entrenched structures of patriarchal power and rape-culture. Enabling opportunities for affective, relational encounters, she seeks to resist the violence through which black, brown, feminine, queer and vulnerable bodies are routinely fixed through forms of representation. Gabrielle has exhibited widely and has won a number of awards including a Future Generation Art Prize/Special Prize (2019), the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award (2019), as well as the Institut Français, Afrique en Créations Prize at the Bamako Biennale (2017). Her work features in numerous public and private collections. Gabrielle is currently a Ph.D. candidate with the Institute for Creative Arts at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
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VANSA Projects VANSA projects make up the core of our ecosystem – people, places and objectives on which we collectively work. The projects discussed here are the main “event” type work that has happened over the past financial year and is arranged by programme areas. Obviously however, a lot of unseen work is also done in between these events, from the newsletters collated and distributed twice a month, to answering many calls a day to give information to those who need it, drop-ins who come to use our wifi, library or other support, and the many partners who use our equipment and space. The following key events, though interconnected and often multi-valued, are arranged according to the following key:
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Decentralisation VANSA works with arts organisations and individuals across the country with the aim to support independent practice outside of the main city centres, as well as with partners across the African continent. Study Study integrates learning from members and others to better develop VANSA processes and programmes, and encourages self- and co-learning for creative practitioners and for the organisation itself. This serves as the key evaluative core of the organisation. Professional access VANSA provides information for its members. These are opportunities and industry information through its online media, as well as research based content which we collate and make accessible to our membership. Professional access also includes various research projects to better equip ourselves, our membership and various other players with knowledge to make targeted interventions for the betterment of the sector. Our research focuses on market issues, sector professionalisation issues and policy issues.
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Decentralisation VANSA works with arts organisations and individuals across the country with the aim to support independent practice outside of the main city centres, as well as with partners across the African continent. Decentralisation by the numbers:
145 people reached through governance and mental health workshops
6 collaborative partners and organisations (6 internship partners)
15 interns entered into the arts sector
3 students developed their knowledge and skills through bursaries
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ARTS COLLABORATORY
Arts Collaboratory (AC) is a translocal ecosystem of twentyfive organizations situated in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Netherlands that is focused on art practices, processes of social change, and working with communities beyond the field of art. Date: ongoing Partners: 32° East Ugandan Arts Trust, Al-Ma’mal Foundation for Contemporary Art, Art Group 705, Ashkal Alwan, Casa Tres Patios, Casco, Centre Soleil d’Afrique, Cráter Invertido, DARB 1718, Doen Foundation, Doual’art, Kër Thiossane, Kiosko, KUNCI Cultural Studies Center, lugar a dudas, Más Arte Más Acción, Nubuke Foundation, Platohedro, Raw Material Company, Riwaq, ruangrupa, TEOR/éTica, Theertha, Centre d’art Waza
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PAN!C
PAN!C is the Pan African Network of Independent Contemporaneity, a platform for independent contemporary art spaces on the African Continent established by VANSA and Centre d’Art Waza. A PAN!C gathering to discuss the future of PAN!C was held from 28 November to 3 December 2019 and was hosted by Centre Soleil d’Afrique in Mali. The gathering featured four organisations namely, VANSA (RSA), Centre d’Art Waza (DRC), Nubuke Foundation (Uganda), Doual’Art (Senegal) Date: ongoing
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TERRITORIES
Territories is a project exploring access and radical sharing of the arts, and its broader role in society. Date: ongoing Partners: Art Group 705, Casco, Centre Soleil d’Afrique, Cráter Invertido, Doual’art, Kiosko, KUNCI Cultural Studies Center, lugar a dudas, Más Arte Más Acción, TEOR/éTica
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2 BEST PRACTICE BEST PRACTICE GUIDE WORKSHOPS
WOKSHOPS
65 PEOPLE REACHED
Since developing the Best Practice Guide for Visual Art in 2012, we have been running skills development and professional practice workshops across the country based on this groundbreaking publication. This year, we ran two workshops in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. Date: 8 June & 14 August 2019 Partners: Partners: DeFineArt, Kagiso, West Rand, Gauteng; University of KwaZulu Natal, Fine Arts Department, KwaZulu Natal
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Funded by the Arts and Culture Trust, Artist Biography Writing workshops were held in Ermelo, KwaMhlanga and Mbombela in Mpumalanga with facilitator/ artist, Khehla Chepape Makgato. Date: 21-23 August 2019 Partners: Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation in Mpumalanga, Arts & Culture Trust
3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WOKSHOPS
85 PEOPLE REACHED
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
15 INTERNS PLACED ACROSS 3 PROVINCES
Realising the importance of skills transference, mentorship and on the job training, VANSA has been running a nationwide Internship programme. Now in its fourth year, VANSA continues to work with multiple organisations to ensure capacity building and job creation in the sector. Date: March 2019 - June 2020 Partners: Cathsseta, Rand Merchant Bank, CYAN Development Concepts (Western Cape); Art Bank (Free State); Free State Arts Festival (Free State); Timara Art Gallery (Limpopo); Polokwane Art Museum (Limpopo); Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation (Limpopo)
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BURSARY PROGRAMME
Through funding from Cathsseta, VANSA was able to provide three bursaries for learners in the Free State and North West to pursue visual art related studies: Vuyisile Bentile, Klerksdorp Museum and North West Museums Council studying at Mancosa; Amohelang Mohajane, North West University Gallery, studying at UNISA; and Nkululeko Kopjana, Free State Community Arts Initiative, studying at the Central University of Technology (Free State).
3 BURSARIES DISTRIBUTED
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ART AND DISABILITY WORKSHOP
An art workshop educational experience for learners with disabilities. There was a variety of learning arts techniques opportunities such as how to express yourself through abstract art by using torn cloth, painting, sculpture, and photography. Date: 12June 2019 Partners: Filadelfia Secondary LSEN School, Soshanguve
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Facilitators: Moss Moeng, Lwando Dlamini, Cow Mash, DuduBloom, Fulufhelo Mobadi & Tokologo Mphaki
More
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RMB TALENT UNLOCKED PROGRAMME
14 ARTISTS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAMME
In its fifth iteration, 14 artists were selected to take part in this career development and artistic mentorship program which culminated in participation in an exhibition at the Turbine Art Fair. Date: October 2018 - September 2019 Project Managers/Curators: Fleur de Bondt, Fulufhelo Mobadi Creative Facilitators/Mentors: Lawrence Lemaoana, Turiya Magadlela, Minnette Vari, and Jodi Bieber, Gordon Froud, Muneyi Romeo, Mariapaola McGurk, Michael Smith, Louise Van Der Bijl, Catherine Kennedy, Usha Seejarim, Lara Koseff, Gemma Garman, Banele Khoza Participants/Artists: Amogelang Maepa, Bongani Ndlovu, Charles Mamorobela, Cow Mash, Dudubloom More, Lwando Dlamini, Moss Morwahla Moeng, Neo Diseko, Noah Maubane, Octavia Roodt, Rick Baloyi, Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo, Yolanda Mazwana, Zakes Msane
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Study Study integrates learning from members and others to better develop VANSA processes and programmes, and encourages self- and co-learning for creative practitioners and for the organisation itself. This serves as the key evaluative core of the organisation.
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FORCE OF ART - PERFORMANCE CODE WORKSHOP
IMAGE
The Performance Code workshop invited artists professional, amateur and hobbyists - to exchange, converse and collaborate in a workshop that considered performance as a practical tool towards reflecting on art-making practices. The workshop used technological apparatuses and vistas to reflect and expand art-making methods, while considering afro-centric knowledge systems and viewpoints of inserting, and intervening. An article emerged from this workshop and is featured in the Force of Art publication. Date: 5-6 September 2019 Facilitators: Phumlani Ntuli, Pamella Dlungwane, Tracy Murinik Participants: Thabiso Rammala, Dumisami Radebe, Ntombi Mulawi, Scott Williams, Thandiwe Gala-Ndebele, Zana Masombuka, Neo Diseko, Simphiwe Buthelezi, Boitumelo Moteu, Mbali Dlamini, Olivia Botha, Slovo Mamphanga, Sinethemba Manyoni, Julie Sebalo, Nomfundo Gumede
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VANSA PERSPECTIVES
With the onset of Covid-19 and the resultant lockdown, VANSA initiated a series of conversations aimed at connecting the sector, voicing views and engaging with our community more, especially in a time of social distancing - shelter in place. Date: 1 - 19 May 2020 Participants: Kabelo Malatsie, Molemo Moiloa, Joseph Gaylard, Ukhona Mlandu, Usen Obot, Nathi Simelane, Russel Hlongwane
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VANSA BREAKFASTS
Every month, VANSA hosts a breakfast with artists and members of our visual arts community. This provides us an opportunity to interact with our community, engage in meaningful ways in order to ensure we are constantly responsive to the needs of our communities. Participants: Blessing Ngobeni and Teresa Firmino, Fouad Asfour
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Professional access VANSA provides information for its members. These are opportunities and industry information through its online media, as well as research based content which we collate and make accessible to our membership. Professional access also includes various research projects to better equip ourselves, our membership and various other players with knowledge to make targeted interventions for the betterment of the sector. Our research focuses on market issues, sector professionalisation issues and policy issues. We provide access to professional practice toolkits and many opportunities including empoyment, funding and competitions.
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OPPORTUNITIES We collect, compile and share up to the minute opportunities from the arts sector in South Africa, Africa, and the rest of the world. From June 2019 - May 2020 we shared:
299 OPPORTUNITIES 122 Other open calls 77 Employment opportunities 28 Funding opportunities 26 Competitions 24 Professional Practice opportunities 22 Bursaries and Education opportunities
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ART MAP The Art Map website gives an overview of a wide crosssection of key organisations and institutions including museums, galleries, alternative art spaces, magazines, events, developmen organisations and teriary institutions
95 Art galleries
50 Independent platforms 41Museums/Collections 23 Art schools 20 Art consultancies 15 Support agencies 16 Events/Festivals 14 Development agencies 12 Art media organisations 12 Art auction houses
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MPUMALANGA ART MAP With the support of the Arts and Culture Trust and the Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, VANSA developed an art map for the Mpumalanga region, profiling 14 art galleries, organisations and platforms.
ARTRIGHT The Artright project provides the visual arts community of South Africa with a free resource of business, legal and educational tools, documents, information and advice. The objective is for people who work in and around the visual arts industry to do better business, more often. VANSA Organising Handbook VANSA Governance Handbook Shared Practice VANSA Internship Toolkit Best Practice Guide for the Visual Arts
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LOBBY AND RESEARCH One of the key motivations behind the establishment of VANSA was for the organisation to act as a voice for the sector, consulting with people working in the visual arts on the big issues that affect them, and lobbying the government and the corporate sector on how they might help. The importance of this work was highlighted during Covid-19, where there was a greater need for advocacy and collectivity. VANSA has sat on multiple committees and engages various stakeholders in the public and private sector to ensure a more just, equitable and fair visual arts sector. VANSA has participated in advocacy processes with the European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC), Creative Economies with the Department of Small Business Development and White Paper Review and Copyright Amendment Bill consultation with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC). VANSA also participated in various engagements with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture regarding Covid-19 relief for the visual arts community and the creative sector as a whole.
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CAREER EXPO (CICE) VANSA participated in the inaugural Creative Industries Career Expo which provides a platform for learners to access information and gain insight into the different career opportunities in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. Partners: Museum Africa, Creative Knowledge, Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Department of Basic Education, Gauteng Department of Education and Free State Department of Education. Date: 11- 13 March 2020
32 SCHOOLS ATTENDED
2700
LEARNERS REACHED
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276
LEARNERS REACHED
MAKER VALLEY CREATIVE CAREERS EXPO VANSA participated in the first-ever Maker’s Valley Creative Careers Expo which aimed to mobilize the youth by bridging the gap between the youth, information, opportunities, and organizations that are in the creative sector and have entrepreneurship development opportunities. Date: 13 March 202
END OF LEGAL HELP DESK After running from April 2016 in partnership with Legalese, we took the decision to close the Legal Helpdesk. After evaluating its use and efficacy, we decided to close this service from February 2020.
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RMB TALENT UNLOCKED, JOHANNESBURG 2019 credit: Gemma Garman
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FINANCIAL REPORT VANSA is a non profit public benefit organisation that relies primarily on fundraising for its ongoing work. VANSA does not have any ongoing funds but rather short term contracts with different funders from around the world that are specific to the projects we apply for. VANSA maintains a stringent accounting process and follows good financial governance principles. The following is some of the key financial information from our Annual Financial Statements. The financial report includes a series of graphs to illustrate the ways in which VANSA’s funds are spent and very clearly demonstrates the value that VANSA brings to the sector with more than two thirds of the VANSA budget going directly to the betterment of the sector. Together with our auditors TJ Botha Spanenberg Inc., we made changes to how we report on finances in order for them to be more accurate. We will continue to gradually put in place better and more consistent financial reporting processes.
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Cost of running as compared to output Total: R 2 421 328
52%
48%
VANSA running costs
Project costs
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INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2020
2020
2019
2 225 141 155 347
2 380 305 122 686
2 380 488
2 502 991
75 443
61 557
120 000 11 339 9 802 842 792 14 224 25 177 86 858 1 264 111 37 192 9 833
120 000 8 855 13 308 16 655 919 539 15 754 21 408 5 997 64 258 1 156 202 45 326 10 000 14 506
2 421 328
2 411 808
Operating profit Finance costs
34 603 (9 767)
152 740 -
Surplus (shortage) for the year
24 836
152 740
Revenue Donation income Membership fees, sales and other income
Other Income Interest received Operating expenses Accounting fees Auditors remuneration Bank charges Depreciation, amortisation and impairments Employee costs Insurance Office communication Office equipment Office expenses Project costs Rent and utilities Training Travel
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Breakdown of Project Costs
monies going to individual professionals in the sector
22%
10%
monies going to travel and associated costs for projects 68%
monies going to production (eg. materials and associated products)
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Project Costs Communications/Publicity/Marketing Consultancy/professional fees Creative professionals Printing and publishing Production costs Travel, accommodation and stipends Venue hire
2020
2019
4 900 97 243 762 073 28 658 246 495 124 732 -
7 627 60 000 687 140 5 762 168 154 226 519 1000
R 1 264 111
R 1 156 202
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Income for 2020
Sundry income Artwork sales
Arts & Culture Trust
Rand Merchant Bank Prince Claus
National Arts Council
Cathsseta
Membership income DAC Goethe-Institut
Donor income
Doen Foundation
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Revenue British Council Cathsseta DAC DOEN Foundation Donor income Goethe Membership fees received National Lottery Fund National Arts Council Prince Claus Pro Helvetia Rand Merchant Bank Sale of Artwork Sundry income Arts and Culture Trust
2020
2019
538 315 125 125 882 582 21 977 274 600 30 960 150 000 120 442 96 100 40 208 84 179 16 000
34 875 357 000 725 830 51 800 93 600 150 000 60 000 895 000 45 186 25 700 64 000
R 2 380 488
R 2 502 991
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International versus South African originating grant income 2020
42%
58%
South African
International
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Direct contributions to livelihoods
51%
49%
fees and wages paid to sector as part of projects
VANSA salaries and wages
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ART AND DISABILITY WORKSHOP, JUNE 2019
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