The Arts and Culture Trust (Act) is calling on South African creatives to nominate the Luminary Awards recipients for 2024.
The call is made to the entire fraternity: cultural groups, creative producers, entrepreneurs, community arts centres and diverse arts organisations, as well as individuals who are continuing the work of growing and developing the industry.
Previous recipients of the awards include, Johnny Clegg,
Pieter-Dirk Uys, Albie Sachs, Mongane Wally Serote, Penny Siopis and Johaar
Mosaval.
Nominations are open within the disciplines of performance arts; music, visual and digital arts; indigenous art forms; and literature.
Qualifying artists are allowed to nominate themselves for the coveted accolades.
Nominations are awaited in the following categories:
- Excellence in the arts (18 to 45 years of age): The award recognises artists and arts organisations excelling in various disciplines, focusing on artistic excellence, innovation, and positive community and sector impact.
- Excellence in arts entrepreneurship (no age restriction): This celebrates entrepreneurial achievements in the cultural and creative industries, rewarding innovation and sustainability. Companies must be registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and must be South African Revenue Service (Sars) compliant – having operated for a minimum of three years.
- Excellence in arts advocacy or administration (28 to 75 years of age): Recognition is given to arts administrators, arts activists, and arts organisations advocating for the development of the arts, culture and heritage sector in various disciplines – with a focus on artistic excellence and a positive and demonstrated community impact.
- ACT Lifetime Award (55 years or over): This award celebrates individuals in arts and culture whose enduring dedication has greatly enriched South Africa’s arts and cultural landscape over a period of at least 20 years.
Recognising contributions in the performing arts, music, visual arts and literature, as well as in multidisciplinary offerings, the ACT Lifetime Award highlights the significant impact of the specific individual or organisation’s lifelong commitment.
Bear in mind
Individuals or organisations who are nominated must have projects with a proven track record of at least two years.
- Individuals or organisations must be South African and based in the country, but can operate internationally.
- A nomination can be made by either a third party or the individual or organisation themselves.
- To submit a nomination, visit act.org.za/luminaryawards and complete the nomination form by 30 August. The form must adhere to the nomination guidelines, which can be accessed via act.org.za/luminaryawards.
