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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 are delighted to say that Jeoffrey Mukubi, performance artist, writer and art & culture critic, is part of the Namibia Arts Fair organizing team!  Jeoffrey (or Jeff as he's known by his friends) is a staunch advocate for the arts and has been instrumental in helping the Arts Fair reach a larger audience. He encourages us to engage with local art stakeholders and to be innovative in our creative experiences. Jeoffrey is currently an arts & lifestyle writer for the Confidente newspaper. He believes that art reflects cultural values, beliefs and identity and helps to preserve the many different communities that make up our world. Art chronicles our own lives and experiences over time, and that we need art to understand our shared and lived experiences, not only for the artist, but for the community at large. Jeoffrey Mukubi - Event Organizer About Jeoffrey: Jeoffrey Mukubi is a 24 year old Windhoek native. His journalistic career started when he was ap...