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The National Arts Council’s 2026 outcomes show a brutal arts funding gap, with Craft, Dance, Literature and Visual Arts requests far exceeding the available budget.

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The National Arts Council’s 2026 outcomes show a brutal arts funding gap, with Craft, Dance, Literature and Visual Arts requests far exceeding the available budget.

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The NAC Could Cover Only 3.4% of What Artists Asked For

The National Arts Council’s 2026 funding outcomes show that across Craft, Dance, Literature and Visual Arts, applicants requested R387.6 million. The available budget covered only 3.4% of that value.

Viranova Culture Desk24 Jun 2026

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