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Annual and Bi annual Art events in Tanzania

Affordable Art Show

Organise by 'ADITI' an organisation of women from India in Dar es Salaam under the chairmanship of the spouse of the High Commissioner of India in Dar es Salaam, Mrs. Adity Chakravarti and under the aegis of the High Commission of India. It is being done for promotion of Art & Artists in Tanzania.

Many people are either not aware of what art/paintings might look like on their walls or they feel that these are too expensive for them. they do not visit art galleries or look at art.

The Idea behind this kind of show is

to make it like an Open Air Fair/festival where people can look at art

Artists will display small format, inexpensive paintings,(largest size A3 and maximaum price is Tshs. 95,000)

If People can spend Tshs. 50,000 or 60,000 on a meal at a hotel, they can definetely spend similar amount on a piece of art. for more contact; Minal Solanki: hci@hcindiatz.org

Makutano Art & Craft Fair
 

Dar es Salaam-based Makutano group consists of women exponents of quality arts and crafts from Tanzania.

These different-minded women called themselves Makutano, a Kiswahili word meaning "crowd", who came not to sell such women things as cosmetics, skin care products, skirts and blouses, or kitchen wares, they came to promote a concept that, though surrealistic for the time being, carries far-reaching significance.
"We are here to sell the idea of environmental protection," said Therese Maridadi while demonstrating to potential customers straw-made shopping baskets and hemp-made shopping bags.
Maridadi is one member of

Makutano brings various art & craft artists for selling their artworks, it is a one day fair which is organised once a year.

www.makutano.com
Zanzibar International Film Festival

ZIFF is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit organization established in 1997 in Zanzibar. It is a unique initiative for the sustained preservation and development of the region's rich cultural heritage and the work of contemporary artists. ZIFF's main activity is the organisation of the annual Festival of the Dhow Countries that takes place around the first two weeks of July.

Mission: To promote internationally and to develop film and other relevant cultural industries as tools for social and economic growth in the region, as exemplified in Zanzibar.

Vision: ZIFF aims to make Zanzibar the focal point for promoting Dhow culture through films and other media.

Governance:The organizational structure of ZIFF and the applicable duties, responsibilities and procedures are established in the registered constitution of the organization. The Board of Directors governs ZIFF. The Board is comprised of individuals who were appointed after consideration of their professional expertise and their contribution to the aim of the organization. read more in www.ziff.or.tz

East Africa Art Biennale
The East Africa Art Biennale is a Tanzanian non-commercial, non profitable organization registered with the National Council of Arts and depends exclusively on donations from non governmental organizations, trusts, foundations, commercial sponsoring and volunteer work. It is designed to promote art from different continents and will promote Tanzanian art and artists. The first East African Art Biennale took place in Dar es Salaam from December 2nd to the 22nd and showed art from East African and international guest artists from around the world.
Celtel will support this year's event and hold an art competition called the Celtel Artists competition and that the winners will be awarded prizes from Celtel and The East African Art Biennale.

for more information contact Yves Goscinny Cell:+255 713 261 663
Sauti za Busara Music Festival
Busara Promotions is a non-profit cultural NGO registered in Zanzibar in March 2003.

The mission of Busara Promotions is “to promote and develop opportunities for local and international music and performing artists within the East African region, work to strengthen the local arts infrastructure and build networks internationally, for the social, cultural and economic growth of Africa and the dhow region”.

The vision of Busara Promotions is “that Zanzibar will become internationally recognised and valued as a cultural epicentre for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, in the context of a broader cross-regional network which links festivals, venues and promoters, performing artists, music institutions and related organisations around Africa, the Indian Ocean and beyond”.more in www.busaramusic.com

Bagamoyo Art Festival
Its annual event which take place at The Bagamoyo College of Arts. Its a unique Festival, various Performing art groups, visual artists and other art practitioners meet and share their creativities.