Nedbank, in partnership with the Arts & Culture Trust and the Mail & Guardian, is proud to be associated with the 2001 Arts & Culture Trust Awards.
As the initiator in the Arts & Culture Trust’s creation, Nedbank continues to play a fundamental role in supporting the trust and its various projects. >From a business perspective, Nedbank assists the trust with the facilitation of cultural and artistic projects that celebrate South Africa’s diversity and its wealth of artistic talent. More specifically, the bank provides the Arts & Culture Trust with ongoing financial support with funds that are generated through the use of the Nedbank Arts banking products by Nedbank clients.
Nedbank’s financial assistance is not a charitable contribution. Projects that receive funding from Nedbank and the trust have to be of sustainable artistic content and leave a legacy that offers a visible and permanent difference in the chosen area or activity. Funding is therefore provided for artistic and cultural events that are considered exemplary and catalytic.
The Arts & Culture Trust Awards are a critical component in the process of advancing the arts and culture in South Africa. The awards aim to recognise