Exciting news for Namibian artists and artisans
The National Arts Gallery of Namibia will be celebrating Independence Day slightly differently compared to previous years.
Namibian artists from all communities are invited to submit works for consideration for this unique project by the National Arts Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) in celebration of Namibia's 29th independence celebrations.
This exhibition is an opportunity for artists of all kinds across the breadth of the Namibian nation to submit their work. Artists are encouraged to create work that is inspired by, or that uses material from their surrounding environments. The exhibition encourages talents to submit work that is truly Namibian.
“In light of our 29th independence celebrations, what better way to create work that reflects unique art and craft products of our Namibia? “This project aims to bring artists from various backgrounds together, from the more traditional forms to the more contemporary,” said Annapaula Vakamuena from the NAGN.
Vakamuena says the exhibition's aim is to provide a platform for a wider variety of Namibian artists, from all disciplines, to come into contact with each other through their art. It also aims to create a space in which non-artists can gain exposure to the process of art making as well as feel some ownership over the products.
With regards to the guidelines, artists are encouraged to hand in work from any artistic medium and they can submit a total of three works which are subject to a selection by a panel. All works submitted will be judged on quality, craftsmanship and creativity.
Vakamuena further said the NAGN will be collecting work from the regions but artists that are able to submit in Windhoek are encouraged to do so.
“Artists outside Windhoek need to make sure their works are fit to travel as NAGN will not be held liable for any damage that could occur during transportation. This is not a competition. A selection panel will select artworks for display. The selected artworks will be on display at the NAGN for the duration of the exhibition,” she said.
The due date for submission of final art works is 15 February and the exhibition will open on 19 March and run until 3 May.
June Shimuoshili
Namibian artists from all communities are invited to submit works for consideration for this unique project by the National Arts Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) in celebration of Namibia's 29th independence celebrations.
This exhibition is an opportunity for artists of all kinds across the breadth of the Namibian nation to submit their work. Artists are encouraged to create work that is inspired by, or that uses material from their surrounding environments. The exhibition encourages talents to submit work that is truly Namibian.
“In light of our 29th independence celebrations, what better way to create work that reflects unique art and craft products of our Namibia? “This project aims to bring artists from various backgrounds together, from the more traditional forms to the more contemporary,” said Annapaula Vakamuena from the NAGN.
Vakamuena says the exhibition's aim is to provide a platform for a wider variety of Namibian artists, from all disciplines, to come into contact with each other through their art. It also aims to create a space in which non-artists can gain exposure to the process of art making as well as feel some ownership over the products.
With regards to the guidelines, artists are encouraged to hand in work from any artistic medium and they can submit a total of three works which are subject to a selection by a panel. All works submitted will be judged on quality, craftsmanship and creativity.
Vakamuena further said the NAGN will be collecting work from the regions but artists that are able to submit in Windhoek are encouraged to do so.
“Artists outside Windhoek need to make sure their works are fit to travel as NAGN will not be held liable for any damage that could occur during transportation. This is not a competition. A selection panel will select artworks for display. The selected artworks will be on display at the NAGN for the duration of the exhibition,” she said.
The due date for submission of final art works is 15 February and the exhibition will open on 19 March and run until 3 May.
June Shimuoshili
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