Free art classes for youngsters are all about Ubuntu

Ubuntu means humanity or it can refer to one behaving well towards others or acting in ways that benefit the community. That is exactly what Ubuntu Creative and Cultural Assemble is doing in the community of eMalahleni.

The organisation is based at the civic theatre and its main focus is young people, even though anyone of any age is welcome to join. They offer free classes in drama, poetry, dancing, singing, and arts – fine arts and visual arts.

“We are offering a platform or a safe space for people to learn more about different skills and we are also a casting agent. Up and coming artists are given an opportunity in the entertainment industry. Our classes are at the civic theatre, Monday to Friday, from 10:00 till 16:00 and we welcome everybody with open arms,” said deputy secretary Megan Rupping.

The long term goal of the organisation is to qualify the local community in arts and expose them as well as to create job opportunities.

The organisation will be holding their first showcase on May 5, 6 and 7 at the theatre.

Time and tickets sales are still to be confirmed.

The organisation is also concerned about the ever-increasing number of young people involved in drugs, alcohol abuse and crime.

They want to change all that and take all the young people out of the streets and introduce them to the industry.

“We want to give people a home to show their talents and improve the social cohesion in the city. Our art instructors are well-trained professionals in different fields and we want to uplift the community in arts and culture. We want to revive the spirit of arts and culture in the city because we believe that all is not lost,” added Rupping.

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