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Understanding the Value of Art: Free Informational Session

For years now Art has been developing within our borders and it has taken a considerable step ahead but this knowledge has been limited and thus the further steps in evolving it have been dawdling. It is our goal to hep share this knowledge with the public so the growth and understanding of art can be increased. On the 10 th of November an information session will be hosted at the COTA Theatre School. The event will be starting from 2pm to 5pm and entrance will be free to the public. This will be presented by four local and professionals from the arts industry within the Namibian art scene. If you don’t know  the worth of what you can do as an artist, this will be an ideal event for you as the presenters will unpack and share the knowledge you need in order to understand the value of your art. Not only understanding its value but how you can also make a living out of it. In a society such as Namibia, one has to master the art of marketing as well. Making or presenting an a...

Ways to Participate in the Namibia Arts Fair

Interested in participating in the Namibia Arts Fair? We have so many options available for you! If you want to sell your art or share information about your organization, there are still spaces open for you, just head over to our website to register! For more information, contact us at namartsfair@gmail.com.

Ultraviolet Photography Workshop with SkySam

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....

10 Questions with TenderHeart: The Art of Raw

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...

The Art of RAW: Rap, Art & Word Weaving

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...