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The exhibition Just do it! Creative strategies of survival brings focus to local small scale businesses in Johannesburg, South Africa and examines the challenges that they face within the global economy. Over a period of one month five emerging South African Artists have been engaging with Spaza Shops in Alexandra in order to learn more about this small scale entrepreneurship that is so unique to the township, Johannesburg and the country itself. Investigating daily activities, marketing strategies, social interaction, and alternative business models, the artists in collaboration with shop owners, customers, and the greater community have developed creative outcomes for the show.

Just do it! will exhibit site-specific interventions that deal with the phenomena of local small scale enterprises like Spaza shops, highlighting the challenges, struggles and opportunities that come with informal entrepreneurship. Art works will be presented in and around the participating Spaza Shops throughout the month.

The opening event will be creatively supported by the local community, preparing and selling african traditional drinks and dishes in the street. During the course of Just do it! various workshops and happenings hosted by the artists will take place. Join in and be creative! (Detailed schedule here)

Art works will be presented in and around the participating Spaza Shops! Bring any item you don't need anymore and would like to exchange for something else at the Bansela Free Shop!