PRESERVING CAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION
ARTIST APPLICATION FORM
Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) is a Non-Profit Organization that consists of Directors, Advisory Board Members and a Team of consultants & volunteers.
OCTH practical support of promoting artists, includes: Exhibit artwork, promote artist, copywriting, graphic designing, printing, conceptualize the exhibition, research, curate artwork, venue, set designing, marketing & advertising, opportunity to sell artwork, a wider audience, media attention, logistics - planning and executing exhibition.
OCTH reserves the right to choose participants for exhibitions at their own discretion.
Unless otherwise specified by Directors or/and unless adequate funding is available from the NPO, successful applicants must have readily available artwork or artwork to be completed (at own cost) before the designated exhibition deadline.
Successful applicants and artwork must align with the NPO's core values and mission.
Successful applicants will be informed by OCTH about the expected exhibition dates for the calendar year.
An Artist Agreement between successful applicants and OCTH will be drawn up concerning the exhibition.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year. However, applicants who send at the earliest, stand a better chance of filling the calendar dates for the year.
Please note that there is a list of expenses involved in hosting a researched interactive exhibition and promoting Artists. As a Non-Profit initiative, OCTH relies on donations, fundraisers, sponsorships, funding and collaborations.
Therefore, no solo-exhibitions unless Directors and Curator come to a unanimous decision, and there is enough Artwork to justify a solo-exhibition.
The feedback regarding the rejection of your proposal is given at the Director's discretion.
*As a nonprofit organization, we want to clarify that our primary role is not to serve as agents for artists or to work directly for them. Instead, our mission as a team focuses on amplifying and elevating marginalized artists by collaboratively developing and showcasing their artwork while honouring cultural heritage through educational initiatives. While we do facilitate artwork sales through a commission-based model to ensure our sustainability, this commercial aspect is secondary to our fundamental commitment to our mission. We are dedicated to providing marginalized artists with a platform that increases their visibility and facilitate engagement with diverse audiences, potentially opening new and bigger opportunities for them.
PLEASE SEND YOUR NAME AND SURNAME ALONG WITH PICTURES OF YOUR ARTWORK TO OUR EMAIL ADDRESS: info@ourcapetownheritage.org
YOUTH INITIATIVE: THROUGH YOUR LENS
THE WINNING PHOTOS WILL BE AT RLABS HOUSE AND GALLERY IN MITCHELLS PLAIN FOR A POP-UP ON FIRST THURSDAY
As we share similar values and a mission, together with RLABS House and Gallery, we aim to inspire the youth and the broader community by instilling hope for the future. We believe that bringing the winning photos of the learners along with DARL: Mitchells Plain closer to the community, allows residents and visitors to engage with and appreciate their history and heritage with more hope. The Digital Archive Research Library (DARL) delves into the rich cultural and social fabric of Mitchells Plain, emphasizing it's gems of history that often go untold. This event serves as a platform to be inspired and learn as well as an opportunity for the community and youth to be empowered by coming together, to celebrate their heritage, and redefine the narrative surrounding Mitchells Plain by capturing the essence of community, its resilience and spirit.
PRESERVING CAPE HERITAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATION
EXPLORING HISTORY AND ART THROUGH STORYTELLING, ACCESSIBILITY AND EXHIBITIONS
EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED ARTISTS BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTWORK
EDUCATING AND INSPIRING COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Our Mission
Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) is a registered non-profit organization that preserves Cape heritage and culture by exploring visual art and history through education. OCTH reclaims the narrative of Cape Town’s diverse heritage and cultures by 'decolonizing the art world' through accessibility and storytelling.
Our mission is to preserve the heritage and culture of the Cape by exploring visual art and history through educational and youth-focused initiatives. Reclaiming the narrative of Cape Town’s diverse heritage by 'decolonizing the art world' to enhance accessibility and storytelling. We are committed to empowering communities and marginalized artists by showcasing their artwork in engaging exhibitions and across our platforms.
Through the power of education and artistic expression, we seek to motivate future generations to recognize the importance of their cultural heritage and to actively preserve it, ensuring that these tales echo through time.
PBO No. 930078605
*Section 18a certificate to be authorised , on request, when donating or sponsoring
MANDELA DAY WEBSITE COMPETITION
When you purchase our Tote Bags from our website store, you STAND a chance of winning a PRIZE hamper worth more than R1000!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
*Delivery of the prize is subject to schedules of the delivery method
*All tote bag sales will be entered automatically
*One tote bag = one entry + bonus entry when joining our Email Registry (Find registry at the end of the page)
*Competition closes 20 September 2025.
*Winner announced on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025
Our sales aim to foster sustainability and further our mission of educating through art, preserving cultural heritage, empowering underrepresented artists, sharing diverse stories, engaging communities and youth, facilitating dialogue, and reclaiming narratives. We are committed to supporting small businesses and promoting their growth, which is why we partner with a local delivery service, Ish Courier.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome volunteers and frequently have openings for those interested in joining our expanding team. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to exploring opportunities for growth and development, ensuring we stay aligned with our mission.
As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful environment for all our volunteers. It is essential to emphasize that every contribution made is entirely voluntary, aimed at advancing the mission and objectives of our organization. We value the time and effort that our volunteers dedicate, and we strive to ensure that their involvement is both meaningful and fulfilling. Our goal is to create a collaborative atmosphere where individuals can engage in activities that resonate with their passions while contributing to the greater good.
We appreciate the dedication of our volunteers and are grateful for their willingness to support our initiatives, which ultimately help us make a positive impact in the community we serve.
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