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News from Thapong .....
2012
Call for participation
Workshop 2012
Thapong Visual Arts Centre in collaboration with the American Embassy invites artists through out Botswana to participate in a three days Fabric as an Art Medium workshop to be held on the 1st – 3rd February 2012 at Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Gaborone, Botswana. The artists will be working with an American artist: Tori Greising’ who is invited by the American Embassy Art program.
The aim of the workshop is creating a platform for artists in Botswana to work with the American artists in order to share ideas. It is also aiming at facilitating exchange of experiences between the participants and offers an opportunity to network, improve artistic skill. It will also reflect on the issues of contemporary art in Botswana and America. The workshop will focus on Fabric as an Art Medium.
To participate, you must register at Thapong. This is base on first come first serve.
The Coordinator
Thapong Visual Arts Centre
P.O. Box 10144
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: 3161771 / 75048976
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Thami Mnyele Foundation_Open Call for African Artist in Residence Amsterdam the Netherlands.
Application deadline: June 24, 2011 at 4 pm (for residencies in 2012).
Established in 1992, the Thami Mnyele Foundation runs a unique three month artists-in-residence program in Amsterdam.
The main objective of the Foundation is to advance cultural exchange between artists from Africa, the Netherlands and Amsterdam in particular.
The Thami Mnyele Foundation is offering an urban, loft-style apartment plus studio to African visual artists for residencies of 3 months in duration. Applicants can use this space and time for research, reflection, networking and/or production. We will provide , return ticket, free accommodation and a 850 euro a month honorarium. The Thami Mnyele Foundation apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a double bed, a double futon/couch. All linens and cooking utensils are provided. The apartment is located on the second floor of an old school building in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Artists from Africa or Diaspora at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Equal consideration will be given to emerging and established artists. Applications must be received by June 24, 2011 at 4 pm.
Please apply following the application instructions at: http://www.thami-mnyele.nl/apply.html.
We kindly required to apply via Internet filling in the online application form and uploading at least 10 images of your work.
In case of impossibility to apply via Internet please send by regular mail:
- an artist’s c.v.
- up to 10 images on CD or two videos on DVD, or other visual material.
Please send applications to:
Pauline Burmann
chairperson Thami Mnyele Foundation
Post Address:
P.O. Box 10768
1001 ET Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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Call For Application:
Wasanii International Artists Workshop, KENYA 2011
“In Conversation”
Closing Date 20th march 2011
Applications received after this date will not be considered. Please allow plenty of time if you are posting from overseas.
From 14st – 28th August 2011, Kuona Trust Centre for Visual Arts will be holding it’s 11th International Artists’ Workshop and are inviting applications from visual artists and art writers working in all disciplines.
Wasanii International Arists’ Workshop is part of the larger Triangle Network workshops and this year’s theme is “In Conversation”. The emphasis this year is on discussion, dialogue and debate, though artists will not be discouraged from making art, the goal of this workshop is to encourage conversation around artists’ practice and to document this artistic exchange across cultures.
The two-week workshop will bring together a group of artists and writers working in various disciplines to share ideas, experiences inspired by the context, discourse and the opportunity to work alongside other artists.
Approximately 20 artists will participate; half from Kenya and the rest from other countries in Africa and further a field. During the workshop participants will be expected to present their work to each other and to the public. The workshop will end with an Open Day, when the public will join the artists in celebrating the outcome of the two weeks. The workshop will be documented for a short film.
Kuona will provide the successful applicants with full lodging and food, working space, local transportation and a small material stipend.
International artists must find funding for their airfares and visas. Artists from Africa will be expected to apply to www.artmovesafrica.org for travel funds. Kuona will assist as much as possible to facilitate these applications.
(AMA travel grant application Deadline 1st May for travel after 1st July)
All candidates must submit their completed applications which MUST include:
1. A completed application form.
2. An application letter stating why you should be considered.
3. A brief CV (one side of A4)
4. Your artist statement (maximum 300 words)
5. A supporting statement (maximum 200 words) outlining your current practice
6. Either:
a) Up to six digital images of recent work numbered to correspond with the image information sheet or, if you are a practitioner in film or time-based media:
b) a DVD labelled with your name, title of work, and running time. The segment/showreel should not exceed more than 10 minutes.
NB Please do not submit a DVD documenting artistic process or stills of artwork.
7. A numbered list of the images submitted (or CD/video script) with title, date of work, medium and size. Please include a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the work.
Important - Please Note:
- Text files should be in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
- DVD's must formatted to play in conventional players
- Maximum digital file size of submitted artwork 1200 x 1200 pixels, 72 DPI.
- All images must be submitted in JPG format.
- Kuona Trust cannot be held responsible for loss of material sent by post and we would advise applicants to use a special delivery service if available to them.
- We are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications but all applicants will be notified by 4th April 2011 of the outcome.
- We are unable to return materials
Applications must arrive by the deadline of Sunday 20st March 2011 by email to info@kuonatrust.org and wasanii2011@gmail.com
or post to the address below. We will be unable to view any applications after this deadline.
Wasanii International Artists' Workshop
C/o Kuona Trust
P.O Box 4802 - 00506
Nairobi - KENYA
For more information please email: info@kuonatrust.org and wansanii2011@gmail.com
or telephone +254 721262326 or +254 733 742 752
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THE YEAR THAT WAS ........
Members of Thapong were invited to submit artworks for this year's Thapong Artist of the Year Award 2010.
Categories: Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design, craft and other forms of visual art.
Two - dimensional artworks should not exceed 1.2m x 1m. Three - dimensional
should not exceed 2m x 1m x 1m.
Deadline for submission was: 23rd October 2010
Time: 12pm
Venue: Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Opposite Village Clinic
Contact: Elsie Scotch --3161771
Reginald Bakwena
Coordinator
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Creativestock.co.bw is an initiative by Karabo-It Solutions which when implemented undertakes to facilitate arts & crafts and the design & printing process.
By this initiative, Karabo-It Solutions wishes to create a platform through which local artists can exhibit, sell their work and access the SADC market.
As a sort after and prestigious artist we would like to exhibit your artwork on our website. If you are interested in exhibiting your art on the site, we would like you to give us 5 (min) samples of your artwork. These could be in the form of original images in JPEG format/slides/photographs.
Creative Stock is the epitome of representation for the highest quality and standards of local artists. Undefined by profit, it also paves the route of convenience for artists and art lovers.
At current, we are working to put up the site as soon as possible. If you could kindly respond swiftly with your artwork/s, we’d see to put them up as the site launches.
We look forward to forging a working relationship with an artist of your experience. Thank you in advance. Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Gaone Obuseng
Creative Stock
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Email: office@creativestock.co.bw
Thapong Visual Arts Centre - What happened during 2010!
August 2010
July 2010 CALENDER of Events 
Dear Thapong Members
Thapong invites all members to submit two (2) artworks for members exhibition. Deadline 2nd July 2010 at 1700hours at Thapong Visual Arts Centre Opposite the village Clinic. Dimensions: not more than 80cm x 60cm. Make sure your artworks are presentable and ready to be hanged. Sculptures must also be ready, do not bring large sculptures.
MAY 2010 happenings .....
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News from Whats Happened ..........
ARTISTS RESIDENCY MAURITIUS
pARTage Arts Residency 2010
pARTage is a recognized association of Mauritian artists which has been active in the promotion of art both in the local scene and internationally.
Applications are now being considered for the 2010 pARTage Arts Residency, a 6-week residency from 17th Marchst to 23 April 2010. We are looking for dynamic individuals from the African Continent mainly working in ceramic or fiber glass sculpture.
pARTage’s art residency program aims to support artists in the development of their artistic practice and ideas, offering them an opportunity to live and work in
Selected artists will be provided with self catering accommodation, stipend for food and inland transport. Some basic materials will be provided. However artists do not receive any kind of payment for their participation in the residency. Artists have to pay for their airfare. Application can be made to AMA which supports travelling for African artists.
The residency will include educational activities including demonstration, talks and presentations to students, other artists and the general public.
Towards the end of the residency, artists will be required to hold an open studio day or an exhibition.
How to apply:
To apply for the pARTage Arts Residency, please e-mail us:
- Short Curriculum vitae. Names, country, specialization, education and exhibitions
- 3 to images of your works (jpeg format max. 300 kb each image)
- Passport size photo of artist
- A motivational letter outlining the reasons for your application and intent.
- Names and e-mail address of two referees.
Deadline for application is 27th January.
Further information can be obtained from
Applications can also be sent by post to: pARTage Association, c/o Krishna Luchoomun,
Website: http://www.artshost.org/partage
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Up coming events
The Shining Light Diamond Jewellery Design Competition
DTC Botswana presents the 2010 Shining Light Diamond Jewellry Design Competition under the theme ‘Enduring Bonds’. The competition is open to
Thapong is inviting you to attend the presentation of the competition.
Date: 29th January 2010
Time: 1830hrs
Venue: Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Opposite Village Clinic
For more information contact: Tebogo Moribame-Setiko on 3649707
Thapong Member’s exhibition
This exhibition aims to showcase artist members of Thapong’s artwork. It gives an exposure to individual members to interact with audience and sell their work. It also helps artists who had never had the opportunity to exhibit to get a platform of bring their work out to the public. Members are invited to submit the artworks at Thapong.
Deadline for submission of artworks: 19th February 2010
Measurement will be around 80cm x 60cm or less because we don’t have enough space.
Opening of the exhibition: 25th February – 13th March 2010
Time for the opening: 1830hrs
Only card carrying members will be allowed to exhibit.
For more information contact: Patrick Matlapeng on 3161771 / 75048976
Student Exhibition
“Rainbow, Westwood and Map a sign of things to come”
This is an exhibition of selected works from the best 2009 art students. There will be music and drama at the opening.
Date: 16th – 31st March 2010
Time: 1830hrs
For more information contact Steve Jobson on 72903312
Painting/drawing workshop
Thapong Visual Arts Centre in collaboration with Barclays Bank will be running a painting/drawing workshop for artists in the north
The main aim of the workshop is to discover talent, develop, promote, strengthen interaction and networking amongst the local artists.
Date: 22nd – 27th March 2010
Venue:
Register at
Tel: 240 3088 Supa Ngwao
The workshop is sponsored by Barclays Bank of Botswana
History and profile of Thapong
Thapong International Artists’ Workshop Trust was formed in 1989 and
established the Thapong Visual Arts Centre 1999 with the aim of promoting
visual art in Botswana. The Centre, among other things, develops
contemporary art, helps artists pursue careers in art, educates through
artists workshops focused on drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking.
The Centre strives to encourage the community and aspiring artists to be
creative, discover means of self-expression and to portray messages by using
visual language. Thapong is also a membership organization. Members meet and
interact primarily during art exhibitions and workshops.
Thapong runs workshops in different disciplines such as drawing, painting,
sculpture, and crafts fairs every year, provided it gets financial support
from the business community and other donors. In these workshops,
professional instructors are invited from inside Botswana and from outside,
if available, and from other international workshops. Artists who are
participating in these workshops are encouraged to give feedback on their
experiences to their communities through working with teachers, children and
through their own work.
Thapong had been successfully organising international workshops since 1989
to date.
CALLING FOR SUBMISSION
5th INSAKA INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP / INSAKARTISTS 2010
No Name Camp, Livingstone / ‘Mosi – O -
Livingstone / ‘Mosi – O - Tunya City’ is a tourist destination for many nationals locals and foreign and is on the world map because of the
Insaka International Artist Trust will be holding the 5th International Artists Workshop / Insakartists 2010 in this southern tourist developing city of Livingstone or ‘Mosi – O – Tunya City’, it means ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ in Lozi language widely spoken in the area, it refers to the world famous Falls known as Victoria. ‘Mosi – O –
The Workshop will bring together 15 Zambian artists and 10 International Artists.
The workshop will be held from 22nd April 2010 to 4th May 2010 and exhibition will be held on the 6th May, 2010 at the
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS
- Fill in application form in word format as presented.
- Submit 10 digital images of your current practice and art work done in the past two years.
- 15 minute video performanc
