Published 08 July 2021 in News from Javett-UP
The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria
(Javett-UP) has appointed Elroy Bell as its new Senior Manager: Operations and
Administration. In this role, Elroy will oversee the operations of Javett-UP
and spearhead initiatives to grow the impact of the centre in the local
communities and throughout Africa.
Lekgetho Makola, Chief Executive Officer, Javett-UP, said, “We
are thrilled that Elroy Bell is joining our team. With exciting knowledge and
dynamic experience as a builder of artistic platforms and administrator
of organisations, and the understanding of the unique ecosystem in which practitioners
in African and the diverse communities exist, he is a perfect addition. I look
forward to working with him and exploring new ideas for the Centre.”
Elroy joins Javett-UP following his move from the Dramatic
Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO), where he oversaw the running
of the Theatricals, Visual Arts and General Licensing Department. His role at
DALRO included building a more copyright compliant arts industry in South
Africa and equipping visual artists, playwrights and authors with the necessary
knowledge to safeguard their arts businesses and their intellectual property
rights.
Elroy holds a BA Honours from the University of Cape Town in
Theatre Directing and Drama Education and is currently completing his MA in
Cultural Policy and Management at Wits University. He has a background in
theatre and dance production, arts development, teaching, copyright and project
management.
While at university, Elroy co-founded the Bridgetown Theatre
Company and worked as its Musical Director. He has been a United World Colleges
Scholar to Italy and is an alumnus of the South African-Washington
International Programme.
Elroy Bell officially joined Javett-UP on 1 July, 2021.
