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    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    18 June 2026

    These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair comes to town

    21 February 2026

    Five emerging creatives from the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Emerging Artist Programme exhibit their art at the Art Fair

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    20 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites artists and creative practitioners to submit concept proposals for public artworks at the new MyCiTi bus station in Claremont.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

    20 September 2025

    Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    Arts Aweh! delivers a masterclass to budding young artists

    01 July 2025

    The Arts Aweh! programme provided young people, aged six to 18, with creative learning experiences and an opportunity to participate in various art forms.

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town's young Emerging Artists Shine at Comic Con

    02 May 2025

    City assisted 10 young artists through training programmes to showcase their art at Comic Con Cape Town

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    Mural honours Dr Athol Williams’s contributions

    29 April 2025

    Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews joined Mitchells Plain residents in proudly honouring Dr Athol Williams with a striking mural

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

    19 February 2025

    City supports Cape Town Art Fair

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

    20 September 2024

    The Digital Vault is an online tool to manage art and heritage objects owned by the City, and to make these accessible to everyone.

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust announce proposed Lupin Park upgrade and renaming

    17 September 2024

    City and Archbishop Tutu IP Trust proposed upgade of Lupin Park

    Winners announced at libraries writing competition

    Winners announced at libraries writing competition

    08 September 2024

    City libraries writing competition winners announced at Open Book Festival

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    Mandela family joins City to usher in Arbor Week and Heritage Month

    02 September 2024

    ​This past Friday, 30 August 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Strategic Assets and Environmental Management Departments kicked off its National Arbor Week and Heritage Month celebrations.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Mural Art Project adds colour to Morningside Swimming Pool

    Mural Art Project adds colour to Morningside Swimming Pool

    05 July 2024

    'During the month of June, the City embarked on creating mural artworks at the Morningstar Swimming pool in Durbanville.

    Second masterclass completed

    Second masterclass completed

    13 February 2024

    Twenty emerging visual artists from across the city participated in a one-day masterclass facilitated by the City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch.

    Upgraded Fisherman’s Lane pavilion open ahead of summer

    Upgraded Fisherman’s Lane pavilion open ahead of summer

    31 October 2023

    City of Cape Town is happy to announce that the upgrade of the Fisherman’s Lane precinct at Strandfontein Pavilion is complete

    Emerging art exhibition showcases new talent

    Emerging art exhibition showcases new talent

    05 October 2023

    ​The City’s Arts and Culture Branch is hosting an Emerging Artist programme in Cape Town this week

    District Six community reminded of the Chapel Street Mural Art workshop this weekend

    District Six community reminded of the Chapel Street Mural Art workshop this weekend

    14 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is inviting District Six community members, and all residents and interested parties to participate in a mural art workshop on Saturday, 16 September 2023.

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street Mural Art workshop

    Call on District Six community to participate in Chapel Street Mural Art workshop

    07 September 2023

    One of the projects that has been identified in collaboration with the District Six caretakers is the upgrade of Chapel Street to facilitate movement between Trafalgar Park, New Hanover Street and the CBD.

    Call for creative submissions to join the Durbanville Library building’s 50th birthday celebration

    Call for creative submissions to join the Durbanville Library building’s 50th birthday celebration

    21 July 2023

    ​The theme for the open window is ‘Beyond the Pages: Unveiling the Tapestry of Knowledge’.

    Refurbishment of Fisherman’s Lane taking shape

    Refurbishment of Fisherman’s Lane taking shape

    11 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch has made great progress with the upgrading of the Fisherman’s Lane precinct located at the Strandfontein Pavilion

    City commences with further upgrades to Kruskal Avenue in Bellville CBD

    City commences with further upgrades to Kruskal Avenue in Bellville CBD

    15 May 2023

    ​The City’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate is about to commence with the construction of the second phase of the Kruskal Avenue upgrade in the Bellville central business district (CBD).

    Cape Town marks 100 days to Netball World Cup

    Cape Town marks 100 days to Netball World Cup

    19 April 2023

    ​It is officially 100 days before Africa’s first ever Netball World Cup is held in Cape Town.

    City puts ECD practitioners on the digital track

    City puts ECD practitioners on the digital track

    28 March 2023

    We live in a world where digital literacy has become a critical life skill, and it is my sincere hope that this training course will unlock new opportunities for the participants to showcase the skills they've acquired

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    Stephen Reagan Sport Complex scores Netball World Cup mural

    23 March 2023

    Adorned in the colours of the Netball World Cup 2023

    International Public Art Festival 2023: Company’s Garden a work of art

    International Public Art Festival 2023: Company’s Garden a work of art

    03 March 2023

    The International Public Arts Festival(IPAF) gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore Cape Town through public art

    Kuils River mural marks five month countdown to Netball World Cup

    Kuils River mural marks five month countdown to Netball World Cup

    28 February 2023

    Alderman JP Smith unveiled the latest Netball World Cup 2023 legacy mural at Sarepta Recreation Centre in Kuils River

    Home of Atlantis netball gets involved in Netball World Cup spirit

    Home of Atlantis netball gets involved in Netball World Cup spirit

    12 December 2022

    The latest World Cup mural was unveiled in Atlantis on Monday, 12 December 2022.

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    Mitchells Plain gets Netball World Cup 2023 landmark

    29 November 2022

    The latest mural adds to four previously unveiled Netball World Cup artwork in Langa, Khayelitsha, Strand and Bellville South.

    Hope of a Cleaner Future

    Hope of a Cleaner Future

    24 November 2022

    The saying "one man's waste is another's treasure", was proven today at the opening of a new public exhibition – the Festive Lights Switch-On Waste to Art Expo - at the Civic Centre in Cape Town

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    Bellville South recreational facility gets Netball World Cup treatment

    31 October 2022

    The fourth mural in the legacy project is situated at the Proteaville Recreation Centre in Bellville South

    It’s Back: The Festive Lights Switch-On Event in Adderley Street shines again

    It’s Back: The Festive Lights Switch-On Event in Adderley Street shines again

    18 October 2022

    'Cape Town - City of Hope' encapsulates that feeling of expectation, promise and irrepressible energy that is wrapped up in all the people who call the city home.

    Civic history in action at the Attic

    Civic history in action at the Attic

    12 October 2022

    These objects are the heritage of everyone who lives in or is connected to Cape Town and its people.

    Film Cape Town emerging filmmaker’s showcase at FAME Week Africa

    Film Cape Town emerging filmmaker’s showcase at FAME Week Africa

    24 August 2022

    The Film Cape Town showcase will screen 15 films each day from students and graduates from AFDA, UCT and the Free Film School.

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    New mural the perfect backdrop for grassroots Netball tournament

    14 August 2022

    This is the second mural that the City has commissioned as part of the lead up to the Netball World Cup 2023.

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    Climate action through art - engaging climate action heroes of our future

    04 August 2022

    ​The City has unveiled two murals, in Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu, as part of its climate change response and resilience campaign, Let’s ACT

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    Life-size mural marks 365 days to Netball World Cup

    27 July 2022

    The City will be rolling out several netball activities leading up to the Netball World Cup to raise awareness about the event.

    Madiba and Tutu Murals Completed: A Restoration of Hope

    Madiba and Tutu Murals Completed: A Restoration of Hope

    28 June 2022

    STATEMENT BY CAPE TOWN MAYOR, GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    City begins restoration of Civic Centre’s Mandela and Tutu window murals

    City begins restoration of Civic Centre’s Mandela and Tutu window murals

    07 June 2022

    These iconic artworks invite us to enact the values of these two great South Africans while going about our daily lives

    City and Bothasig residents’ colourful collaboration

    City and Bothasig residents’ colourful collaboration

    04 March 2022

    Over time it’s become evident that where communities are active and neighbours take a vested interest in caring for their parks, there are fewer incidents of vandalism

    City makes progress with Glencairn Beach Precinct Upgrade

    City makes progress with Glencairn Beach Precinct Upgrade

    26 May 2021

    City makes progress with Glencairn Beach Precinct Upgrade

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