Arts Development has a mandate to develop and promote the Cultural and Creative Industries in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Creative Industries is identified by the 6th Administration as one of the priority sectors that have the potential to grow and contribute to the South African economy and KwaZulu-Natal province and thereby creating much-needed jobs.
This in line with the mandate as specified by the National Development Plan, Mzansi Golden Economy, South African Cultural Observatory (SACO), and UNESCO.
To improve and develop the requisite skills which will increase productivity and uplift the standards of the Cultural and Creative industries in KZN.
To provide support to cultural and creative industry sectors.
To provide safe and conducive facilities for cultural &
creative industries.
To provide support to Cultural institutions, art centers and
organisations.
To provides marketing opportunities at a local and
international level to enhance competitiveness in the
creative economy to create job opportunities.