South African Network
Overview
The South African Room 13 network extends to the following schools:
Room 13 Sapebuso
Primary School
Soweto
Room 13 Reasoma
High School
Soweto
Room 13 St. Martin de Porres
Room 13 was introduced to South Africa
in 2005. This was the first development
to take place on the initiative of TBWA
Worldwide, who approached Room 13
for help in implementing their vision for
a worldwide school of creativity. TBWA \
Hunt Lascaris, based in Johannesburg,
grasped the opportunity, and the project
got underway initially with two studios in
South Africa; one in Sapebuso Primary
School in Soweto, and one in Mmulakgoro
Intermediary School in Botshabelo.
Today, the Room 13 studio network
extends across every province in South
Africa, with more than 15 studios.
TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris continues to
champion Room 13 in South Africa.
As the co-ordinating body, their role
involves supporting the development of
the studios, sourcing sponsorship, and
providing resources and opportunities
for networking and income generation.
They make a continuous effort to raise the
profile of Room 13 and host events, such
as the annual Lekgotla, that will enhance
the experience of learners and artists
involved.
Their mission is to develop and empower
children to become the best that they can
be.
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Room 13 Olivantsvlei
Room 13 Dargle
Room 13 Kwa Cutshwayo
Room 13 Kwa Maquza
Room 13 Silwane
Room 13 Addington
Room 13 Mmulakgoro
Room 13 Amohelang
Room 13 Edwaleni
Room 13 Maqamela
Room 13 Kew Town
Room 13 Emthanjeni
Room 13 Kgale
High School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Intermediate School
Intermediate School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary School
Soweto
Soweto
Kwa Zulu Natal
Kwa Zulu Natal
Kwa Zulu Natal
Kwa Zulu Natal
Kwa Zulu Natal
Free State
Free State
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
Western Cape
Northern Cape
Northern Province
As one of the longest established Room 13 studios in South Africa, Room 13 Sapebuso
acts as a model for other studios in the region. They work hard to maintain a high
standard in their creative work and receive many important and curious visitors.
The studio has featured in local and national newspapers and been the subject of a
programme produced by the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Since Room
13 became established in the school, Sapebuso has seen a tremendous rise in the
number of learners and the school has had the opportunity to develop as a result.
They have established a gallery on the premises to showcase their work, and host
many workshops run by visiting artists.
In their own words:
“Thanks to Room 13 and the ongoing support from TBWA\ and other agencies, it is now
normal for Sapebuso’s young artists to visit galleries, museums and artists’ studios.”
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