Diversity
Mentorship
Organisational Structure
Where it all began…
In the bustling and vibrant city of Cape Town, the Cape Cultural Collective first emerged in 2007 as a gathering of poets and musicians with a vision for creating a progressive cultural space.
These early gatherings held on Mondays were held amid the lively atmosphere of an Irish pub in the city where the collective would share their performances.
As the group evolved, the CCC migrated to the District Six Museum, where monthly cultural programmes were hosted that included multiple arts forms, including poetry, music, dance, drama and visual arts.
It is here that the CCC took root and embarked on a growth curve that is still underway.
In 2011, nine poets collaborated to produce At Truth’s Edge, the first poetry anthology of the CCC. The following year, the Rosa choir was born, bringing together singers from across the City who sang in three languages.
Driven by a shared set of values, and a culture which is underpinned by an anti-sexist, anti-racist and inter-generational ethos, the CCC has forged strong relationships with numerous organisations. Today this collaborative spirit embodies the CCC, which embraces diversity and fosters inclusivity in all of its projects and programmes.
Led by a dynamic Steering Committee and an active Board, the CCC works closely with artists, cultural formations and organisations throughout Cape Town and beyond.
Today, the CCC has nine projects including two choirs, an ensemble, a poetry collective, a performing arts support initiative, an arts and nature programme as well as musical lessons and recording projects.
At its core the Cape Cultural Collective is a celebration of the transformative power of the arts, bringing people together to create positive change and a more vibrant and connected society.
Funding
The income of the CCC is derived from performance fees, donations and small funding grants.
Learn more about our funding model and how you can contribute by clicking on the ‘Learn More’ button. .
Our Board
Learn more about our board members.
Vision
People are united, connected and empowered through arts and culture.
Mission
The Mission of the Cape Cultural Collective is to unite diverse communities through providing a platform for the development and growth of Arts and Culture.
Values
Innovation | Respect | Ethics | Inclusivity
Objectives
- To promote and develop an intergenerational, non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory cultural performance and learning space.
- Promote social and cultural activism.
- Promote a space where artists can project their identities, ideas and creativity, and share these with others.
- Promote a space that is supportive of critical debate.
- Promote and develop a space to reflect on history, memory and heritage.
- Promote and develop different art and creative forms.
- To promote inclusivity, diversity and social cohesion through Arts and Culture.
