Nurturing Visionaries

Shaping Artists

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About Us

Who We Are

Since its inception in February 2012, The Creative Arts Institute (CAI) has been an unwavering beacon of innovation, diversity, and creative expression. We are not just an institution; we are a movement, driven by the passion of three remarkable South Africans with backgrounds as varied and vibrant as the hues on an artist’s palette.

As a non-profit company, CAI embodies our founders’ profound commitment to cultivating artistic excellence and personal growth. Rooted in the rich tapestry of South African culture, CAI stands as a specialized institution of Arts, reshaping education by seamlessly blending academic rigor with boundless creative exploration.

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Our Vision and mission

Why we Collaborated

The Creative Arts Institute (CAI) emerged from a potent collaboration of individuals fueled by a shared love for the arts. Our diverse backgrounds converged with a singular goal: to revolutionize arts education in South Africa. This synergy of talents allowed us to fuse academic excellence with artistic brilliance, offering a holistic education that empowers artists with the skills they need to succeed.
Since its inception in February 2012, The Creative Arts Institute (CAI) has been an unwavering beacon of innovation, diversity, and creative expression. We are not just an institution; we are a movement, driven by the passion of three remarkable South Africans with backgrounds as varied and vibrant as the hues on an artist’s palette.
Pooling our unique expertise in arts, business, and education, we formed a collective force that envisioned a new era of artistic learning. Our collaboration is the driving force behind CAI’s mission to empower artists as entrepreneurial trailblazers, shaping the future of the arts industry with creativity, innovation, and business acumen.
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COURSES AND SUBJECTS

What We Will Offer

At CAI, we’re dedicated to nurturing the creative potential within every student. Our specialized Creative School of the Arts offers a unique and comprehensive education that blends academic excellence with artistic mastery. We believe in producing well-rounded, entrepreneurial artists who not only excel in their chosen artistic disciplines but also understand the dynamics of the arts industry.

Here’s what we will have on offer:

Visual Arts

Drama

Music

Dance

Media Skills

Business
Studies

Music Law & Contracts

Marketing &
Branding

Taxation &
Finance

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Meet Our Creative Minds

At the Creative Arts Institute, we’re not just educating artists; we’re shaping future industry leaders
who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic and competitive creative landscape.

Meet our dynamic team making this vision a reality.

Creativity blooms in the mind
and blossoms from the heart.

Ray Padima

Managing Director & Founder

The only limits we have are
the ones we set for ourselves.

Kealeboga Primrose Jonathan

Director CMO

Creativity is intelligence
having fun.

Boitumelo Padima

Director COO

It is never too late to be
what you might have been.

Patrick Phiri

Project Manager

Embrace your uniqueness;
it’s your greatest strength.

Dr Sheila Xakaza-Kumalo

Non Executive Director

No dream is too big,
no dreamer too small.

Che Che Mazoka

Non-Executive Chairperson

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Interested in joining this adventure?
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