Maboneng Township Arts Experience

Working with families. Turning their homes into galleries. Sharing skills. Turning #TownshipsIntoTowns through the arts and travel.

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One of the pivotal moments for the ArtVenturous Travel Conference was the Sister Township Bilateral agreement signing between Soweto and Sowebo, based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This will aid in fostering relationships between stakeholders in the townships.

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💫 Meet Onthatile Tlou, one of the warm, organized hearts behind the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
She kept things running smoothly and made sure everyone felt welcome.

#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #WitsUniversity #WitsNursingScience #FutureHealthcareLeaders

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🎨 Meet Londiwe Mbatha, who worked on graphics for the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
She studies Cultural Policy and Management at the University of Johannesburg and loves learning new stuff.

#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #UJAllTheWay

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🎭 Meet Bridget Matube, who helped register and usher guests at the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
She studies Cultural Policy and Management at Wits University and joined as a trainee learning about creative organisations.

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism #WitsArts

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

Meet Lehlohonolo Ntshingila, who supported marketing and communications for the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
He studies Business Management and Organisational Effectiveness at the University of Johannesburg and loves connecting art and tourism creatively.

#UJAllTheWay

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

Meet Lisa Ngambiyana, who handled the speaker and ambassador coordination for the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
She studies Public Management and Governance at the @go2uj of Johannesburg and loves making sure everything runs smoothly.

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism

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Meet Thando Mpe, one of the cameramen behind the ArtVenturous Travel Conference.
He is studying Industrial Engineering, majoring in Operations Research and Systems Engineering.
Thank you for capturing every moment with precision and creativity.

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

Art isn’t just performance — it’s preservation & empowerment.” — @Paulnokomaja 🎭✨
A powerful voice for SA’s creative community.
#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #ArtsLeadership

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

Bongani Mamba from Jozy Triangel lit up Eyethu Heritage Hall! 🎤 The crowd loved his passion for Jozi’s stories & culture 🌍✨
#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #CommunityTourism

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

The Slovakian Quartet brought the beats and the moves! 🎻💃 Alexandra was vibing!
#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #CulturalExchange

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

3 days of art, travel & pure magic 🎬✨
Speakers, performances & tours — #ArtVenturous was one for the books! 🌍
#MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #CreativeEnergy

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“Film, dance & performance can bring more travel to SA. Art celebrates our culture & heritage.” — Bohang Maeko 🎬✨
#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #SAArts #CreativeEconomy

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

“Before selling, build a community around it.”🔥
Shugasmakx reminded us that real success in the creative space starts with connection when people believe in your story, the product sells itself💡

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism #Shugasmakx #CreativeEconomy #CommunityBuilding

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

The future of our country lies in empowering the youth🎶
Bra Gab (African Jazz Hounds) reminded us how Alex & Soweto birthed musical legends we must create spaces to nurture that talent & grow township economies🌍
#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism #YouthEmpowerment #TownshipArts

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

Arts & culture drive tourism but to get funding, we need numbers📊
Dr. Kenneth Hlela shared the 5 A’s: Attractions, Accessibility, Accommodation, Activities & Awareness.
Let’s simplify policy & package our creativity right.🎨

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism #TourismGrowth

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

As creatives, we’re initiators. Let’s build empires, commercialise our art & challenge systems limiting us.” — @JMiyabo, Founder & CEO of TEDCOZA 🎨🔥

#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #TownshipEconomy #CreativeEmpowerment

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

The Venezuelan Ambassador graced Day 1 of #ArtVenturous,sharing insights on cultural identity and community empowerment.
A reminder that strong roots build stronger communities🌍✨

#MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism #GlobalVoices #CommunityGrowth #CulturalPride

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🎶 There’s no ArtVenturous without music!

@psycho_sax & African Jazz House lit up Eyethu Heritage Hall — a true showcase of community, creativity & rhythm.

#ArtVenturous #MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🔥Current situation in Soweto:
Day 2 of the #ArtVenturous Travel Conference is in full swing

Live African Jazz House performance, art on display & a crowd full of energy

t’s exceeded the hype glad to be part of it

#MabonengTownshipArtsExperience #SouthAfricanTourism

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🌅Day 2 kicks off soon

Day 1 brought electric energy African Jazz House, insightful speakers & honest crowd conversations.
From film to exhibits, it had it all.

Day 2 will be even better. See you at Eyethu Heritage Hall

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism

[Maboneng Township Arts Experience @MabonengArts]

🎬 Film tells stories that let the world experience South Africa’s authenticity.

The panel on “Film and Performance Art as a Tool for Community Tourism Growth” explored how creativity drives culture, connection, and tourism

#ArtVenturous #SouthAfricanTourism