The National Arts Council of South Africa has issued a statement in which it invites all competent, suitably qualified and interested persons to apply to serve as members of the Advisory Panel.
Applicants must have achieved distinction or have special knowledge and experience in the fields required. International experience, as well as knowledge and expertise in indigenous art forms, will be an added advantage.
Applicants, if selected, will be required to advise the council on the merits of applications for funding and on any matter relating to the field of the arts to which he or she is appointed to. Advisory Panel members are required to meet at least twice a year before council meetings.
Applicants need to be nominated by a member of the public. Nominators are required to submit a detailed motivation for the nominee, curriculum vitae and a letter of acceptance from the nominated candidate.
Closing date for all nominations is on 20 June.
Details: Julie Diphofa, 011 838 1383; www.nac.org.za.