THIS WEEK: JOIN NAFASI'S NEW (D) ART CLUB AND EXPERIENCE A METAMORPHOSIS WITH SERGE DIAKOTA MABILAMA (DRC)

Interview w/ Sabrina Yegela, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Silence Exhibition at Nafasi Art Space (Video) ...

Interview w/ Sabrina Yegela, Business Development and Marketing Manager, Silence Exhibition at Nafasi Art Space (Video) Hey June... Don't Let me Down... Mambo! Upcoming Events this June @ Nafasi Art Space (D)art CLUB @7:30PM, TUE 12 JUN 2018 AIR Exhibition by Serge Diakota @6:30PM, SAT 14 JUN 2018 Wikiendi LIVE @3:00PM, SAT 30 JUNE 2018 ChapChap: Printmaking w/ Gadi Ramadhani @3:30PM, SAT 30 JUNE 2018 (P.S. they are all FREE and EVERYONE is welcome) Email info@nafasiartspace.org for inquiries about our new (d)art Club! Join us for the opening of the METAMORPHOSIS exhibition, a truly unique collection of work prepared by our Artist-in-Resident Serge Diakota (Congo). Diakota's work has the potential to elevate you into a world of wonder and fantasy while reflecting the everyday reality of change and transformation. The opening will end at 9pm. Pata home thierther kea bei pouwaa bofya hapo https://bit.ly/2JMrjg7 There is no wikiendi like a Wikiendi LIVE weekend!  Wikiendi LIVE is back June 30th! Musicians and music-lovers alike will be gathered at Nafasi Art Space to celebrate sounds outside the East African mainstream. This month’s exceptionally curated line up will include performances that are fiercely original, featuring voices and influences from all around Tanzania. Zuhura the Lioness | Tulizo Band | Sinaubi Zawose | Machozi | Pam D  ++ a special showcase of the UDSM Arts community, inc. music, dance, + film ++ BODY PAINTING ++ DJ John Kitime spinning vintage vinyl ++ DJ Tyson bringing all the hits ++ All your favorite food and drinks vendors From 3 pm.  Save the date. Tell your friends. Tell your coworkers. Tell your acquaintances. Karibuni saaaaana. Watch this space. Gadi Ramadhani (TZ) is a painter and printmaker. He is also the founder of Koko’TEN, a Tanzanian mobile art center that believes in the transformative power of the arts in communities. Gadi’s work commonly deals with the subject of the male and female-form, children and political inspirations gathered from the community that surrounds him. His unique prints and paintings have found their way to several institutions and exhibitions across Africa and abroad. On Saturday, June 30th from 3:30 - 5:30pm, Gadi will be conducting a workshop on printmaking techniques. Email info@nafasiartspace.org to sign up. No prior experience necessary! Where does your mind take you in moments of solitude? What do you consider before speaking out or keeping quiet? How does silence relate to us in the context of our communities, our beliefs and our emotions? We welcome you to explore the theme of SILENCE through the spectrum of various local visual artists using a variety of mediums, thought and expression. The silence exhibition opened in the main exhibition hall on 2nd June and has now been moved to the Nafasi Gallery until June 30th. Email info@nafasiartspace.org for inquires about commissions and purchases. Opportunities for Artists Are you passionate about the Arts? Are you knowledgeable about African and global contemporary visual arts? Would you like to be a part of Tanzania’s exciting and vibrant art scene, at one of the leading independent art spaces in the country? Nafasi Art Space is looking to hire a Business Development and Marketing Manager to join our small but passionate team. The ideal candidate will help Nafasi develop into a sustainable creative hub with increased self-generated revenue, long-term strategic partnerships with businesses and patrons, and an engaging and appealing public presence. Visit our website http://www.nafasiartspace.org for more information or click the APPLY button below. APPLY Feel like dancing? Got two left feet and would like to learn? Do you love yoga and general wellness? Or maybe need to switch up your exercise regime a little? Then Show up for Power Yoga or Africonte Dance Classes taught by Nantea Dance and MuDa Africa, every Tuesday & Thursday, at 5:30pm and 6:45 pm respectively, right here at Nafasi Art Space. Price per class is Tsh. 7000/-. All ages welcome. Here is another wonderful opportunity for all young artists in Tanzania to gain international recognition by entering the Future Generation Art Prize. Applications are open from now till 29th June 2018. We encourage artists to apply for this great opportunity. If you are interested and want to get more information and find out how to apply, please visit the website www.futuregenerationartprize.org. The Marahaba Swahili Music Festival is looking for performers for its next show at Life Park Mwenge, on 6th October 2018. Requirements: -- Application letter. -- Artist profile/biography. -- Latest audio release (YouTube/SoundCloud links). -- A high-resolution promotional photo. -- Applicants must clearly label and send the above to marahabaradio@gmail.com. For more information on how to apply visit the Marahaba Swahili Music Festival website here http://marahabamusic.co.tz/ Deadline is 5 July 2018 Are you an aspiring Filmmaker? Would you like to learn the concepts, techniques and understand the inner workings of the filmmaking world? The Zanzibar International Film Festival is offering a variety of filmmaking workshops in July. Visit http://www.ziff.or.tz/ziff-2018-workshops/ for more information on how to participate. Karibuni!