by Assitej | Oct 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Artist Development, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
This month, I have spent time thinking about the things – “little” or “big” – that may compromise people’s mental health. More importantly, I have pondered on how artists creatively address mental health, while taking care of their own mental health. I...
by Assitej | Sep 4, 2023 | ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
The Stories that move usA collective storytelling exercise CTA OUR COLLECTIVE STORY During the Cradle of Creativity festival, delegates entered into a collective storytelling exercise, described below: Dear Delegates,Together, over the next week, we are...
by Assitej | Aug 16, 2023 | Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
Thotobolo, an ash heap, is a healing and sacred site in the Basotho culture. Thotobolo is made of molora (ashes) whose healing properties are myriad. Anecdotal evidence suggests that thotobolo is located in front of houses and in plain sight of the inhabitants....
by Assitej | Jul 26, 2023 | TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa
King of Broken Things: a 2023 Gold Standard Bank Ovation Award winner, reminds us of the beauty found in making the broken beautiful. The play introduces us to Kintsugi, a Japanese art form that urges people to celebrate imperfections. In this art form, broken...
by Assitej | Jul 24, 2023 | Artist Development, Arts Education, ASSITEJ SA, TYA in Africa, TYA in South Africa, TYA in the world
– De Stilte’s Flying Cow The 2023 Cradle of Creativity festival is an 8 day long city-wide celebration of unforgettable encounters. The dynamic roving international performing arts festival for children and young people is hosted by The Market Theatre and...
