The Art Fair was an amazing event, thank you to the hundreds who came and supported and enjoyed the beauty and diversity of Namibian art! Here are some great highlights of the Fair on the 28th of July 2018: An outstanding collection of work from the Lhys sisters and Divine Light Photography! Photo Credit:  Jero Arts & Design Catching a performance at the Food Court Art Vendor booth by Quigo_Art Enjoying the Art Fair with Friends! Photo Credit:  Jero Arts & Design

Read All About It! We are delighted that the Namibia Arts Fair was featured in the Weekender section of the Namibian Newspaper! The article is a comprehensive overview of all the good we are trying to achieve in this event, and ways that artists have participated. If you didn't buy a hard copy newspaper today, you can read the article online at The Namibian  website .  Photo credit: The Namibian Rodelio Lewis, one of our amazing workshop lecturer gave this quote about the event. " My workshop is about understanding how various forms of art are all linked to one another to serve as a method of communication. And to help individuals deepen their understating and ability to use the language of art to properly articulate and convey a message through their dialect

Workshop Instructor - SkySam Event Description Shift your perception of photography and light, and be introduced to a whole new spectrum! Let your creative mind be inspired by Samuel Matengu aka SkySam, a self-taught UV photographer, who has exhibited at the Goethe-Institut and FNCC galleries. Learn more about this event on the Workshop Facebook page. This workshop has been proudly sponsored by  NEO Paints ,  Party World , and  Advantage Y&R  with the venue being sponsored by the Goethe-Institut. Event Details Time: 1:00pm on Saturday, July 28th 2018 Venue: Goethe-Institut, 5 Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek Workshop Entry Fee: N$100 per adult and N$60 per student entry includes a welcome drink, access to the entire festival, the food market and live performances. Space is limited (only 14 spaces left!) so pre-order your tickets on the PayToday app, or the EventsToday website! For more information contact us at +264 (0) 812119600 or myursaminor@gmail.com This workshop i

The Power Pad Girls, are an intersectional feminist organisation that raise money to buy reusable pads for school girls who can't afford them. Thousands of Namibian school girls miss an average of 3 school days a month because they can’t afford menstrual products, and that has a knock on effect on the quality of education that they receive. Girls use pieces from old mattresses, newspapers and in some cases leaves to catch their menses. Who They Are We are a group of likeminded young Namibian women in our 20s who believe that no girl should miss out on school because she cannot afford menstrual products.,Since 2015, we have raised more than N$40000 for this cause and have had our pads delivered to girls across the country in partnership with Sister Namibia’s Sister Pad Project who supply the pad kit - which includes two reusable pads and four inlays cost all for the cost N$150. These pads can last for up to two years if taken well care of, and we have chosen to focus on reu

The Namibia Arts Fair will be hosting a lyrical panel discussion called the Art of RAW: Rap, Art and Word Weaving . The discussion will feature 4 Namibian Hiphop artists, speaking on word-weaving and the art of rap. One of our featured hip-hop artists is Namibian MC, TenderHeart. Tender Heart - Featured Artist at The Art of RAW His name is a literal expression of his character but many would agree that he is everything but tender when it comes to his lyricism and delivery. He goes hard. He has struck a fine balance between being a beast that lyrically paints in artistic brushstrokes as he keeps his artistic side authentic through his choice of content and character. 1. What is your background? I was born in North of Namibia in a place called Imanya. Raised by both my parents in the capital city, Windhoek. With my younger siblings two brothers and sister. I Attend High school at Khomas high and that is where I started writing my own lyrics. I believe in the 8th grade. I then h

This will be an arts showdown like Namibia has never seen before at the Arts Fair Battle Royale ! Painters, Dancers and Musicians, going 3 rounds in an amazing competition at one of Windhoek's hottest new venues.  The Kitchen - Arts Fair Battle Royale Venue The venue will be The Kitchen at 1990 Freedom Plaza, just a short walk away from the Arts Fair! (We'll have guides in case you get lost!) Entry is free, just come and enjoy the show! You will be able to purchase the artwork after the event and the musicians albums and music will be available for purchase after the show.  There will be 3 separate battles events, one for painting, music, and dance. The battle will have the following program: Event Program Music Battle Round 1 - 4 contestants Round 2 - 3 contestants Round 3 - 2 contestants Paint Battle Round 1 - 5 contestants Round 2 - 3 contestants Round 3 - 2 contestants Dance Battle Round 1 - 3 contestants Round 2 - 2 contestants The winner of each b

Event management can work like many other types of companies, where you need an overall vision and direction. Goal setting and organization are critical for an event to get off the ground, which is why we have Ramatoulie Sallah-Muhammed, the Event Organizer and director for the Namibia Arts Fair. Ramatoulie Sallah-Muhammed - Event Organizer Ramatoulie Sallah-Muhammed aka Rahma the Bass is a multi-disciplinary artist, who performs as Rahma the Bass. She has organized many Namibian events, and has worked in festivals, events and conventions in both the U.S. and Namibia as a vendor, workshop presenter and organizer. She is a vocalist, song-writer and her instrument of choice is either the double bass or the bass guitar (hence the name). She was born in the United States and has been working in Namibia since 2014. She has a passion for music and art, and has played a musical instrument since the age of 5. She has performed at the Warehouse Theatre, the Kalahari Inter

Foibe Amundaba will be hosting a Recycled Jewelry Workshop at the Namibia Art Fair at 11:00am at the Goethe Institut. We caught up with her to ask some questions about herself and the work she does with jewelry and fine art. Foibe Amundaba - Jewelry Workshop Lecturer What are you currently working on? Currently self employed and work on commissions.  What is your background? I have been involved with the Fine Arts; to be specific painting and crafts for a number of years and have exhibited and participated  in different exhibitions and craft markets in Namibia and South Africa. I have also participated in several workshop by our local Artist and Designers and by International artist.  Why have you focused on jewelry making? I have decided to focus on offering a workshop in jewelry as the materials are easy to get, affordable, easy to work with. Oh and jewelry is so versatile any small material than can fit an earring hook can be turned into a pair of earrings. 

Join us on the 28th of July at 10am for Elevation through Art Expression! The main aim of the workshop is to educate and assist artists in finding new forms of expression in order to combat social issues in their community such as gender based violence and alcoholism. Participants will be taught how to focus their art talents through the improvement of their skills and educating others. Larry with the President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, showcasing some of his portrait artwork. This workshop is being taught by Mr. Larry Tizayo Kazombiaze, a self-taught Namibian artist, who has sold his art commercially and nationally.  Workshop Entry Fee: N$100 per adult and N$60 per student entry includes a welcome drink, access to the entire festival, the food market and live performances. Space is limited so pre-order your tickets on the PayToday app, or the EventsToday website . You can get more information on this workshop at the Workshop Facebook page.

We will be hosting a multi-media booth and film theatre during the Namibia Arts Fair, and have received multiple submissions from local musicians and filmmakers to showcase their feature films, short films and music videos. Catch them in the Indoor Gallery at the Goethe-Institut on Saturday, the 28th of July 2018. Movies will be screening from 10am until 6pm so don't miss out. We'll be featuring videos from Matheus Mbundu, Karl Ehlers aka LOFT, LILA, Reggie Films and many more! Watch the video below for a sneak peak at the great films we have in store! Early bird tickets are now going for N$30, while tickets at the gate will be $40. Buy your first class ticket to a local art explosion! For more information on our movie line-up, check out our website and Facebook page!

Event Description This event focuses on elevating the traditional panel discussion with a lyrical exploration on topics within the Namibian Music and Art Industry. The lyricists and their topics featured in the discussion will be: TenderHeart:  An open letter to listening ears Eye_Am_Theoriii:  Expression beyond Rhythm and Poetry (RAP) Ghetto Ballerina:  Cultural relevance or relevance of culture? Harry:  At the Corner of Art and Industry Entry is part of the Namibia Arts Fair entry fee of N$30 in advance and is available now at the EventsToday Website , PayToday app, and Airtime City Kiosks. Ticket includes an all day pass to the Namibia Arts Fair including art exhibitions, food market, live performances and more! Featured Artists Ghetto Ballerina: An artistic and expressive individual who learned classical ballet before she left home for Moscow to peruse her studies. One would think going to Russia would even spur her more into ballet, but instead she swappe

This weekend we had a meeting with Heather Dennis, commonly known as Miss H, front man for the Fate of Miss H, and a very well known multidisciplinary artist in Namibia. We sat down with her to find out her perspective on the current art industry and where she sees it expanding to in terms of her artistic expression. Catch Miss H live at the Namibia Arts Fair! What is your artistic background? I am an actor, singer, dancer, recently comedian, I've done theatre work and stage work, both on and off stage, and basically art. What does your work try to say? That you can be whatever you want to be and you can be as free as you want to be in your expression of yourself. Who are your biggest influences? Michael Jackson and Beyonce as performers, musically, people like Etta James, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Beatles. I like everybody. If you were a color, which one would you be? I would have to be the rainbow flag. How do you seek out artisti

We need volunteers for exciting front-of-house and behind-the-scenes roles throughout the duration of the show. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and gain experience working within a creative, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include: Ensure that all visitors and artists have a positive experience at the show. Maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Deal with any queries or questions about the Namibia Arts Fair. Help visitors navigate the Art Fair and direct them to the artist they are looking for. Work behind the bar when necessary, selling drinks and preparing orders. Provide information about the Namibia Arts Fair and the artists taking part in the show. Maximise opportunities for visitors to donate and purchase affordable artwork. The Namibia Arts Fair is self-funded and we rely on the generosity of our visitors to keep it going. Try something new and gain additional skills in event management and organization with the Namibia A