Why do we exist?
For the simple reason that we are invested in seeing creatives, especially visual artists succeed, self-actualise and contribute meaningfully to the economy. That’s why we have been the printmaking studio of choice for many artists (over 150) for over 6 years.
Our name expresses our commitment and professionalisation of the relationship with the arts and culture sector and its main stakeholders we serve. Not only are we committed to providing expect creative collaborations and mentorship, we also bind ourselves to support creatives with our knowledge, opportunities and value-added services every step of the way, from conception/ideation to exhibition. Because artist’s success is our success.
We are artists, for artists. We also support organisations that support creatives at any level.
Where
We are based at both Mofolo Art Centre (Soweto) and Transwerke Building (Constitution Hill) and we form part of a collective and creative communities there.
Our Values
Collaboration
We believe that working together enables us to achieve more. WE, are our own’s greatest resource.
Innovation (Experimentation)
We continuously look for improved ways of achieving greater results, by developing strategies that are informed by research, creativity and experience.
Commitment
We stay the course to ensure fitting delivery of initial plans and desired outcomes.
Integrity
We are true to our word and fair in our dealings.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
We solely exist to fulfil this mission: Assist in making art, design and creative
markets accessible, assist creatives to self actualise by working with business
and individuals by creating an environment that is conducive to the creation
of such a society and environment.
Vision
We solely exist to fulfil this vision: To build a self sustainable arts organisation to rival any arts education institution in the country or abroad, without compromising the principles of Ubuntu that govern our organisation.
Creative & Technical Assistance Programmes
Many creative businesses and projects failures can be attributed to limited technical skills, lack of good financial management and a lack in basic project management factors that can ordinarily be addressed through mentorship and technical assistance support throughout a creative life cycle. It is for this reason we provide technical assistance through expert consultants and technicians to help artists navigate the many challenges they face in their creative journey and close the skills gap that may exist within a creative practice.
Through these Creative & Technical Assistance Programmes, implemented with the support of organisations and individuals, we provide access to the skills and support an artist needs, when they need it. To self-actualise.
We do a few things well
- Professional printmaking services for established of artists and creatives.
- We host art exhibitions and pop up exhibitions
- Printmaking workshops
- Artwork making workshops
- Consultation: Assist businesses in Portfolio/collection development.
- Art Commissions
- Hire/Rent our artworks to film & television productions
- We mentor young, emerging and established artists in:
- Printmaking I Drawing I Visual Literacy I Curation I Professional Practise
TACS Team
The Arts Gallery Soweto is led by Thabo Motseki and Molefe Thwala. They are supported by the core artistic team: Sinetlahla Mjoli and Siyabonga Mahlangu.
Molefe Thwala
Managing Director
Thabo Motseki
Chief Financial Officer
Sinetlahla Mjoli
Studio Administrator
Siyabonga Mahlangu
Studio Assistant
Thuthuka Accounting Advisors
Athini Madikizela (Auditor)
Lehlogonolo Dhlamini
Education Facilitator
