To promote unity and excellence in the Visual Arts in Botswana in all communities,  through sharing skills, enabling personal growth and development and promoting arts locally and internationally through networking.
Studios
We have 13 full-time artists at the Centre at present and hope to build more studios and workspaces in the future.   New block shed to be turned into studio space - it now has 2 studios built within the space. There is also a well building working space which is used as a workshop space.

Plane by Mokganedi Stephen Diseko

In 2006, there was an increase in the number of entries. The prize money also increased to Otsetswe Bogosibokae got the 1st P4500; Kagiso Gaobatwe got 2nd P3500, and Kebuseditswe Kwago 3rd P2500. In 2007, we saw a marked improvement in the quality of entries. This time the prizes were 1st Banabas Ndudzo P5000, Wilson Ngoni 2nd P3000, and Keatlaretse Kwate 3rd P2000

This year (2008), there was 165 entries, 154 men and 11 women. The entries came from all over Botswana. 78 of the entries were disqualified because they did not meet the set standard, 67 went through. However, all the submissions are in the catalogue. Neo Matome-Harun was awarded the 1st prize of P7500, Abedinico Sechaba got second position of prize money P6500 and Kefilwe Mokopane was in third position with prize money of P5000.
The main purpose of this award is to bring together artists to interact and exchange ideas. It also helps artists to network with peers from within Botswana and outside. It is also meant to give exposure to young and disadvantaged artists who have limited opportunities to get exposure. It strengthens the visibility of Batswana artists as well as their contribution to the country. The Award has groomed a lot of young people to make a career out of art. Some of them are now attending exchange programmes in Africa and overseas. We want local artists to produce quality artworks. Thapong is emphasizing that this competition high quality and a professional approach to art.
Past and present Sponsors for Thapong Artist of the Year Award
German Embassy, Gaborone; Embassy of Finland; Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (Department of Culture and Youth), Botswana Accountancy College, French Embassy, Gaborone Sun, Bojang Media
WORKSHOPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 2004 & 2008