Dear all, we’ve been so busy doing, making, creating, preparing, that the Sophiatown Arts Festival is alive already! One more pop-up to come; and then we’re celebrating a full three days of bliss, archives, joy, magic, music, food, being together from the 29.11. to the […]
Readings in the park make news!
In an interview held on the international day for literacy, the 8th of September, Sophiatown Arts Festival enthusiasts Noeriena & Regi tell what drives them to spark the weekly Friday Reading Sessions in the Sophiatown park: Kids reading books, starting book clubs, inviting others to […]
Delicious Congolese lunch
Our May Pop-Up brought delicious Congolese lunch to the park: On a long table, we met – neighbours, strangers, friends, family. And planned what should happen in the suburb and in the festival. Thanks to Timothy for an amazing lunch treat – bookings anytime! – […]
Jürgen Schadeberg
A great honour: We are happy to have Dr. Jürgen Schadeberg , as one of our patrons. We would like to thank Dr. Schadeberg, we are grateful for your permission to use some of these iconic images in service of the Sophiatown Arts Festival. Jurgen […]