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Call for Proposal: Artist in Residence 2013 at Nafasi Art Space, DSM, Tanzania
Call for Proposal: Artist in Residence 2013 at Nafasi Art Space, DSM, Tanzania
Opening exhibition in gallery Public art workshop under mango tree
Nafasi Art Space is a young Visual Art Space in Dar es Salaam with 11 studios, in- and outdoor
exhibition space and 15 member artists. Nafasi aims to be the leading Contemporary Art Centre
in Tanzania that provides a platform for artists through development, production and
entrepreneurship in the Visual Arts by providing training, exchange and exhibition of
contemporary arts locally, regionally and beyond. We are looking for our third visual artist to join
us for a period of 2 months (beginning 2013) for a residency. The goal of the residency is to have
an active art exchange between you and the Nafasi artists.
We are looking for:
· Contemporary visual artists working with ample experience – note, this call is not open to
current art students
· Experience and willingness to conduct workshops and community work
During the residence period, you will:
· Work on your own project at the Nafasi premises, stay for the full duration of the residency
and will actively participate in the Nafasi events
· Give a visual presentation of your work at the beginning of the residency to the Nafasi
collective and interested Tanzanian artist
· Conduct a two week workshop for Nafasi artists -in one go or spread over the residency
period
· The residency will end with a public presentation/exhibition and produce one outside Art
work for Nafasi
We offer:
· Travel and visa costs
· Housing
· Studio space
· A daily allowance/per diem
· A grant sum for material
Please send in your application before 15 Nov 2012 by e-mail to: nafasiarts@gmail.com
· Motivation letter explaining why you would like to come to Nafasi Art Space
· Artist statement and CV
· Portfolio overview: Minimal 6 images of your work, not bigger than 1 MB per image
· Three references
Selection will be made by a jury. Only the considered artist will be contacted before 15 Dec. with
detailed information on the residency including practical information on visa, health insurance
requirements and any other documentation required.
Plot No.41, Light Industrial Area rd. Mikocheni B | P. O. Box 31715, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cell: 0713 176 112, 0783 245 537 | nafasiarts@gmail.com | nafasiartspace.blogspot.com
Friday, October 19, 2012
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Artists' Meeting at Nafasi this J'pili!
Attention:
Dear Artists na Wasanii!
Napenda kuwaarifu kuwa kutakuwa na mkutano wa Wasanii wa Sanaa za ufundi (Visual Arts),
Utakaofanyika siku ya Jumamosi Tarehe 02 Aprili 2011 Saa 4 Asubuhi Pale Nafasi Art Space - Mikocheni
Ajenda za Mkutano huo ni:
1. Kufungua Mkutano
2. Kujadili namna Wasanii wanavyoweza kutumia Nafasi Art Space
3. Maonyesho, Majadiliano, Tamasha n.k
4. Mchango (Ada) wa kutumia Nafasi
5. Mafunzo ya kila wiki kwa watoto
6. Mengineyo
Tafadhali sana Mara upatapo ujumbe huu muarifu na mwenzako, usikose kuhudhuria kwani ni kikao
Muhimu sana kwa maendeleo ya Sanaa nchini.
Dear Artists!
I would like to invite you to the meeting which will take place on Saturday 2nd April 2011 at 10:00AM
at Nafasi Art Space - Mikocheni
Agenda:
1. Opening of the meeting
2. Discussion on how to use Nafasi art Space
3. Exhibitions, Discussions, Events etc.
4. Fees for the space
5. Weekly training for children
6. Any Other Businesses
Please, once you receive this message, inform others and Don’t miss this very important
meeting for the development of our art scene in Tanzania.
--
Gadi Ramadhani (Admin.Manager)
Nafasi Art Space
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania