Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council

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ECPACC Funding Activities

ECPACC strives to become an increasingly pro-active and sustainable public entity with the skills and resources necessary to create an enabling environment for the ongoing development of arts and culture in the province. To this end, the council involves itself in various activities, including:

• Identification and Documentation of Eastern Cape Arts and Culture
  ECPACC is in a process of research, data gathering and documentation of artists and art forms past, present and future which are intrinsic to the Eastern Cape.
• Skills Training
  EPACC is committed to assisting in coordinating skills training with the Department of Labour and SETAs.
• Provision of Facilities for the Development of Neglected Arts and Culture
  Identification and provision of infrastructure and support for marginalised and neglected art forms that were previously disadvantaged and which are under threat.
• Development of Neglected Arts, Cultures and Languages
  ECPACC remains committed to the research and promotion of those art forms that were previously disadvantaged and which are under threat.
• Production and Audience Development
  ECPACC vigorously supports the core function of promotion of finished work by artists and practitioners through exhibitions and performances, and public attendances at these events.
• Employment and Income Generation
  ECPACC supports the establishment of cultural industries with start-up funds for SMMEs in arts and culture as a means of self-sustainability, as prescribed by the Cultural Industries Growth Strategy.
• Growth to Excellence and Sustainability
  ECPACC supports the promotion and exposure of artists and their artworks of excellence, considering this aspect to be primary to the task of revitalising the arts and making available to the public the unique culture of the province.
• Maintaining the Existing Skills Pool of Arts and Culture in the Eastern Cape
  Improved promotion and exposure for artists and artworks of excellence in the Eastern Cape to better sustain and retain practitioners of value.
• Affirmative Action and Redress
  Primary to ECPACC's task is the support of the previously disadvantaged and marginalised. Some of the most accomplished artists in the province, for example, are rural women.

Appreciation and Support for the Arts

We appreciate the contributions of artists, artisans, and cultural workers in the Eastern Cape. Below is a letter of appreciation from the South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) highlighting the impact of ECPACC's efforts on the community.

Letter of Appreciation from Green Zebra Waste Solutions

Dear ECCPAC Team,

I am writing this letter to express my deepest gratitude for the invaluable support you have provided to Green Zebra Waste Solutions. Your funding has been nothing short of transformative for our business and our team, helping us evolve far beyond what we could have imagined when we first embarked on this journey.

When we began, we had a vision to make a difference in our rural town of Aberdeen by focusing on waste management and recycling. At that time, we were just starting out with the Green Zebra waste bins. However, with your unwavering support, we have since grown into something much greater. Today, we are proud to share that we have expanded our scope and capabilities—producing a wide range of handcrafted items such as furniture, built-in cupboards, doors, and even dog kennels. All of this is made from recycled materials like wooden pallets, giving new life to what would have otherwise been discarded waste.

Our journey of growth has not only been about scaling our product line. It has been about empowering people and building a team that believes in the power of sustainability. We have grown from employing just a few hands to now having a dedicated team of three full-time employees and two part-time staff members. Your investment in us has allowed these individuals to gain meaningful employment, develop skills, and contribute to a shared vision of sustainability and community upliftment.

Without ECCPAC’s support, we would not have had the opportunity to impact our community the way we have. Your belief in our mission has been a catalyst for positive change, and for that, we are immensely grateful. As we look ahead, we are more committed than ever to our purpose—to innovate, to recycle, and to continue creating jobs for the people of Aberdeen.

We are living proof that with the right support, small enterprises can achieve great things.

Once again, thank you for your faith in Green Zebra Waste Solutions. You have not just funded a project; you have supported a dream that has grown into a thriving reality.

With gratitude and renewed commitment,

Vergil Green
Director, Green Zebra Waste Solutions Pty Ltd
92 Bacon Street

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