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

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....

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...

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 o...

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...

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...

Make your Arts Fair experience a breeze with these FAQs: When is the Art Fair open? Namibia Arts Fair - Saturday July 28th: 10am - 6pm Arts Fair Battle Royale -  Saturday July 28th: 6:30pm - 8pm Charity Art Auction -  Saturday July 28th: 6:30pm - 8pm Do I need a ticket? Entrance is N$30 before the 28th of July, through purchase on the PayToday app, the Today website or through the Airtime city kiosks. Tickets will be N$40 at the gate. Entry is free for children 0-15 (with an accompanying adult) and pensioners. You can purchase your event tickets here . Which artists will be exhibiting at the Art Fair? We have 20 of Namibia's most exciting contemporary artists, exhibiting in the 2018 Namibia Art Fair. View the full list of artists  here . How do I get there? The Art Fair takes place at the Goethe-Institut, 5 Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek By car:  We have limited parking available, however parking is available across the street on Luderitz Stree...

No event is complete without the event coordinator and the Arts Fair is no exception. Samuel Matengu, artist name SkySam is a crucial part of our team, and we would not be able to acheive what we do without him. Sam will also be exhibiting his work at the Arts Fair, so you can catch him at his booth, or at his workshop on ultraviolet photography at 1:00pm on the 28th of July 2018.  Event Coordinator - Samuel Matengu aka SkySam About Sam, In His Words: I was born in Windhoek, and he has always had a passion for photography, but it was only in 2015 when I took an online photography course and extensive research on how to take pictures under different light conditions. I then began to focus on long exposure photography, which led me to host my first ever interactive exhibition titled “Where Is Your HeArt?” with Chantel Kambrude also known as C-Star in 2016 at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre. This exhibition was fundamentally about asking artists and people in genera...