INK Arts Festival

INK Arts Festival Interaction with the artists, creative talent and community is on—going.

INK Arts Festival is the primary arts, culture and tourism development project in EThekwini Municipality's INK [Inanda, Ntuzuma & KwaMashu] Townships Zone.; attracting more than 100 local, emerging and community-based artists. Objectives of the INK Arts Festival
• To identify talent and creativity to showcase;
• To identify and secure training opportunities;
• Attract international sponsors, fun

ders, markets and audiences;
• To develop the arts, culture and tourism in the township.
• To provide multiple platforms for showcasing and promoting talent, productions other forms of works of art and to provide and create mentorship programmes for aspiring artists from the various creative arts industries. The Ntuzuma Arts Festival can be divided into three components:

DEVELOPMENT:
This component refers to the educational content and delivery of, to the artists, creative talent and community through means of industry-specific training workshops, short courses and providing project support and mentorship services to artists and creative talent. PROMOTION:
This component refers to the various platforms that the festival will create for artists and creative talent to market, promote and possibly sell their original work, productions and creations directly to the community, nationally and internationally. The N.T.A.F seeks to become business / market exchange platform, benefiting artists, creative talent and local SMME’s. SHOWCASE
This component refers to the whole physical presentation of the Ntuzuma Arts Festival; this includes and in not limited to the exhibition of creative productions by artists and creative talent through live or recorded performances, productions and other. The combination of the above-mentioned components ensures that we deliver a quality festival to the community and municipality of EThekwini; using arts to accelerate social cohesion and nation building; promoting the arts and crafts by groups of women and disabled people; foster capacity building and skills transfer, partnerships for a disadvantaged community; taking the arts to the community, outside major cultural centres and last but not least the festival seeks to create employment for artists, creative talent and youth from a disadvantaged community.

ARTS & CULTURE ORGANISATIONS NEED ANSWERSArts and culture NPOs across eThekwini are raising serious concerns about delay...
21/08/2026

ARTS & CULTURE ORGANISATIONS NEED ANSWERS

Arts and culture NPOs across eThekwini are raising serious concerns about delays in the eThekwini Municipality Grant-in-Aid Fund.

Applications closed on 28 February 2026, with implementation scheduled for March–June. Shortlisted organisations were interviewed, contracts were signed on 4 June, and invoices and revised dates were submitted.

Yet, months later, some organisations have been paid while others are still waiting, with no clear explanation or timeline from the Finance Department.

The delays have forced organisations to repeatedly postpone festivals and projects, directly affecting artists, practitioners, service providers, partners and audiences.

With elections approaching and municipal venue availability becoming increasingly uncertain, organisations fear further delays could jeopardise already-approved programmes.

We are calling on the media to investigate and help us get answers.

Where is the funding?
What is causing the delays?
And when will outstanding organisations be paid?

Arts and culture organisations deserve transparency, accountability and clear communication.

21/08/2026
21/08/2026

🎬 KZN PRODUCERS, THIS IS YOUR CALL!

Applications are open for local KwaZulu-Natal film and television producers to participate as registered KZN delegates at the 39th Edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).

KwaZulu-Natal film and television producers eligible under the Authority’s Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 grading system.

Gain international exposure, build global industry networks, explore potential distribution and market opportunities, and gain insight into international documentary trends and practices.

📅 Applications close: 3 September 2026
Applications must be submitted through the online funding portal using the link provided on the poster.
For more information 👉 https://visitkzn-sa.com/film/media-room/

18/08/2026

Mark your calendar! The Galleria Pop-up Market brings over 25 local arts and crafts businesses to Galleria Mall
from 1 to 30 September 2026. Discover, shop and support local talent. Support Local. Buy Local!

18/08/2026

Lace up, show up and get ready for eThekwini Colour Run!
Registration starts at 6am sharp.
Race starts at 7am
It's a celebration of colour and fitness ....

18/08/2026

The KZN Film Fund Development and Production Programme is now open for applications!

If you’re a filmmaker with a project ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to bring your story to life and contribute to the growth of KwaZulu-Natal’s film industry.

📅 Applications close: 14 September 2026
⏰ Closing time: 16H00
📩 Submit applications: [email protected]

For eligibility requirements, application guidelines and more information, visit the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film Authority website -https://visitkzn-sa.com/film/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Production-Call-Application-Call-Out-.pdf

19/07/2026

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A 1 Mdubu Road, Ntuzuma Township
Durban
4359

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+27 78 609 5201

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