The BAT (Bartel Arts Trust) Centre was established in 1995 as a multi-disciplinary arts centre on the Durban waterfront. The organisation runs short courses, workshops & seminars across the visual arts, music, acting, writing and literature, to discussions on health, politics, business skills and entrepreneurship.
 The organisation also has a range of venues for hire. The BAT Centre's Visual Art Studio, galleries & BAT shops allows the BAT patron the value of being part of the art world by offering exhibition space where tourists and art lovers can select and purchase artworks. The visual arts studios are home to a number of resident artists, where they produce, display and sell their artworks. Visitors are urged to browse thought the studio and watch the artists in action.