Africa Month Lecture Series with the African Arts Campus

Join the African Arts Campus for a series of enlightening talks on politics, economics and culture in contemporary Africa

Africa Month is a time for the continent to reflect on its immense complexity, beauty and diversity. From ancient primeval forests to flurried cities and skyscrapers, it is a place of exquisite contradictions. The African Arts Institute’s African Arts Campus (AAC) is celebrating Mother Africa by hosting a series of evening and afternoon short courses, mini-lecture series and stand-alone talks on development, arts and culture in our contemporary nation. The talks will take place in central locations around the Cape Town CBD from Monday, 4 May until Monday, 25 May 2015 (with some events falling on Friday, 29 May).

The courses and lectures aim to enlighten students about the rich and tumultuous history of the continent and to offer them thought-provoking insights on its present state. All of the talks will be hosted by industry experts, experienced professionals and university professors, and the different courses vary in length and intensity. Some examples of the talks available include, ‘South Africa’s Influence on Africa,’ ‘An Introduction to African Cinema,’ ‘Economic Growth, Poverty and Inequality in Africa’ and ‘An Introduction to African Literature.’ Please consult the Afai.org.za website to download a full list of courses available. 

The lecture series will also be enhanced by its historic locations as talks will be staged in places such as the District Six Museum and Cape Town City Library. Short courses comprise one lecture, medium courses include two to three lectures and long courses consist of three to six lectures. Some of the single lectures are free, so be sure to check out the course listing to find these gems. 

Alongside the talks, the AAC is also showcasing multifarious cultural activities, including studio visits to African Diaspora artists, film screenings, musical performances and city heritage walks. There will be an awesome, toe-tapping All Africa dance party on Friday, 29 May, so be sure to add that jam to your itinerary!

The African Arts Institute is a Cape Town-based NGO on a mission to promote participatory democracy, respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms and equitable social and human development in African countries through cultural development affirmation. It was founded in 2009 and aims to highlight African content and arts internationally as well as locally.

TICKETS FOR THE 2015 AFRICAN ARTS CAMPUS AFRICA MONTH COURSES

The courses vary in price depending on length:

Space is limited to 30 people per course, so booking is essential. Please do note that your place is only secured once payment for the course has been made. There are limited bursaries available for each course, which can be applied for by submitting your CV and letter of motivation to info@afai.org.za. Click through to Afai.org.za to view and register for the available courses and to check the dates they will be held on.

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