The Tribuo Fund is an initiative to give the performing arts some much-needed support in these difficult times. Tribuo, which is Latin for “I give”, provides an opportunity for investment in outstanding South African artists and their careers.
The non-profit company was founded in collaboration with Karen Meiring (Kyknet), Cornelia Faasen (NATi – Nasionale Afrikaanse Teater-inisiatief) and the Feesteforum (Aardklop, KKNK, Innibos, Suidoosterfees, Vrystaatfees and the Toyota SU Woordfees).
The performing arts have been hard hit by the pandemic. The local industry has ground to a halt with the ban on public gatherings, the closing of theatres and entertainment centres and the cancellation of various arts festivals. The arts industry in South Africa is predominantly a freelance environment and as a result of the pandemic, many artists and technicians have lost work opportunities.
This fund is dependent on contributions by avid supporters of arts festivals and the arts in general. Contributions can be made by a private person, corporate institutions or philanthropic donors. And 18A tax certificate will be issued on request.
Contributions can be made anonymously or donors can choose to receive recognition as official donors to the fund. Contact az.oc.oubirt@ofni for more information about donation possibilities.
Artists can apply for assistance from Monday, 6 July 2020. Applications will be handled by a panel of independent industry experts.
The founding members (and organisations) of the Tribuo Fund share their expertise free of charge with no expectations of payment by the fund. The interim management committee consists of Karen Meiring (Kyknet), Cornelia Faasen (NATi), Dr Leslie van Rooi (Stellenbosch University), representatives of arts festivals and other stakeholders from the industry. PWC has been appointed auditors of the fund.
For more information, visit www.tribuo.com.