DAC on Dorp

Amid the historically and culturally rich neighbourhood Bo-Kaap in Cape Town is DAC on Dorp, a multidisciplinary art and community space.

DAC on Dorp envisions a space, which evolves around dialogue, and expands on the notion of shaping conversation and transforming communities through art.

The space invites to enhance one’s creative, intellectual, personal and communal growth by feeling embedded in the Bo-Kaap community. Respectively, DAC on Dorp encourages to get inspired by the various realities and communities that Cape Town has to offer. By doing this we will learn from each other, and ultimately further develop our current practice and create something new.

DAC on Dorp invites artists from any discipline to stay at the art residency. There is two types of art residencies, one that is paid by artists and one that is limited to emerging South African artists, which DAC on Dorp sponsors.

The place offers two studios with work space. The calm and inspiring house is a retreat in which one can work and relax in a sophisticated and homey atmosphere.

Ultimately, we at DAC on Dorp want to give back to community and with your stay, you will support the free art residencies for emerging South African artists, as well as various community projects such as art classes, an after school program and other projects that are in the planning.