Welcome!
The Bethesda Arts Centre is a unique resource in the Eastern Cape of South Africa that provides training, education and a platform for the emerging talents of artists from township communities.

The Bethesda Arts Centre runs rich and varied training, empowerment and income-generating programmes that are changing the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in South Africa.

The Bethesda Arts Centre

Nieu Bethesda | Visual Arts | Textiles | Performing Arts | Education |
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© Copyright Bethesda Foundation, Bethesda Arts Centre, 2005
Registered Charity 1089122

Just around the corner from the Owl House in the beautiful desert town of Nieu Bethesda, the Arts Centre is a fascinating tourist stop, where you will receive a warm welcome and a full tour. Catch a rehearsal or starlit performance in the open air theatre, or stay overnight at the Arts Centre, in the magical Tower Accommodation.

Decorex 2008

‘Bethesda Arts Centre display huge textile ‘First /Xam Man’. Full story

Jeni Couzyn continuous leadership

Jeni Couzyn leads full-time at the centre. Full story

Guardian Online features Bethesda

Textile designs chosen by fashion editors. Full story