Dr Mike Mavura is an independent art curator, cultural strategist, and educator with a PhD in Political Science. His multidisciplinary work spans curatorial projects like the Stellenbosch Triennale and education roles at institutions such as Rhodes University and the University of Bergen. He is currently developing Pamurove, a learning site in Zimbabwe where art and design intersect with ecology and agrarian practices, reflecting his dedication to thoughtful civic engagement and cultural education.

Khanyisile Mbongwa is the Chief Curator of the Stellenbosch Triennale, an independent curator, award-winning artist, and sociologist based in Cape Town. Her work focuses on public space, interdisciplinary practices, and unpacking socio-political, economic, and gender-queer complexities. In 2018, she completed a curatorial research residency at CAT in Germany, which led to the exhibition BLUEPRINT: Where There’s Nowhere To Go, Where Is Home?. Khanyisile is also Adjunct Curator for Performative Practices at Norval Foundation and Curatorial Advisor for Cape Town Carnival.