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Namibia: Artists Encouraged to Become Self-Sustainable
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New Era (Windhoek)
28 March 2008
Posted to the web 28 March 2008
Frederick Philander
Windhoek
Namibian artists need to become more self-sustainable through self-initiated efforts if the arts industry is to properly thrive.
This advice was given to artists yesterday by the coordinator of the Bank Windhoek Arts Festival, Professor Aldo Behrens, during a press conference to announce a bumper April activitiy programme.
"Bank Windhoek can only contribute funding towards festival projects, but the artists must make a success of their presentations in order to become self-sustainable especially young and upcoming artists. They need to seize the opportunities to improve on their works," Behrens said.
Bank Windhoek has, in a short period, initiated 15 smart partnership agreements with existing art bodies with two more programmes scheduled to be formalised later this year.
"Art lovers can once again look forward to a collection of culturally enriching experiences. Bank Windhoek, through the Bank Windhoek Arts Festival, remains committed to the development and promotion of arts and culture in Namibia," he said
A variety of performances and exhibitions will take place next month. The programme offers an array for young and old.
These events include:
KRIT presents: a discussion led by Chrisna Beuke-Muir on George Weideman's book My plaas se naam is Vergenoeg at the National Library in Eugene Marais Street on March 25.
The College of the Arts, Home of the Bank Windhoek Arts Festival presented: Rakutuka Arts Festival 2008 on March 25.
KRIT presents: André P Brink, well-known international South African writer at various venues from March 31 until April 3. For further information please contact Susan Alexander on 0812720459, Ingrid van Graan on 0812360825 or Ingrid Demasius on 0812995283.
Assitej-Namibia (Organisation of Theatre to Children and Young People) presents: The Trumpet Player on April 14-16 at secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
Studio 77 Presents: an exhibition by Tony Figueira entitled 'The touch of a Thought' from April 1-8. For further information please contact Tony on 081124 6792
Swakopmund Kunstvereinigung/Swakopmund Arts Association Presents: Out of Africa from April 1 to April 12 in Swakopmund. For further information please contact the Swakopmund Arts Association on 064-403939 or Günter Kesselmann on 064-404140.
National Arts Gallery of Namibia Presents: Hugo Lambrecht paintings from April 1 to April 27 at the NAGN (Upper Gallery). For further information please contact Marilyn on 061-231160.
Spoken Word presents a monthly platform that allows poets, musicians and comedians to express themselves to a captive audience. On April 2 at the Bank Windhoek Theatre School at 19h00 for 19h30. For further information please contact Abed on 081 122 2335.
The Socratic Society of Namibia will be at the Auditorium new UNAM Library on April 3 at 18h00. For further information please contact Willem Moore on 0812772565
OMARURU Culture Association/Kultur Vereinigung presents: Tournee der Schwabacher Marionettenbühne from April 5 until 28 April in Omaruru; Otjiwarongo; Otavi; Grootfontein; Tsumeb; Karibib; Swakopmund; Walvis Bay and Windhoek. For further information please contact Eduard Heller on 064-571386.
OMARURU Culture Association/Kultur Vereinigung presents: Paul Gallico story read by Eduard Heller on April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at DHFP of NBC, Omaruru.
Studio 77 will be screening the rock and roll movie "The songs remain the same" on April 7 at 20h00. For further information please contact Tony on 0811246792.
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Studio 77 Presents: Samples Of Soil by Gerdis Stadtherr from April 8 to April 29. For further information please contact Tony on 0811246792.
The College of the Arts, Bank Windhoek Theatre School Presents: Aladdin at the NTN at 18h:00 from April 10-12. For further information please contact Tony on 061-253209 or 0811240541.
The Warehouse Theatre Presents: Fu'Jazz is a regular bi-weekly at The Warehouse Theatre on April 13 and 27.
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