Exhibit: Kenya Burning, Jan 30 2012 – end of Mar 2012 @ The GoDown

The GoDown gallery will be hosting the “Kenya Burning Exhibition” from Monday 30th January 2012 for two months. The Exhibition revisits the gruesome images of the 2008 post election violence, lest we forget. For more information on the exhibit: http://www.thegodownartscentre.com/kenya-burning/index.html

The GoDown is also preparing for its first of several convenings on the theme NAIROBI- an exploration of its origins, highlighting how culture and the arts have, and continue to contribute to the formation and life of the city. A group of 20 participants will kick start this conversation on Monday 30th January 2012.

Screen on the Green: “Pamoja Kwa Amani”, Jan 29 2012 @ Central Park

PAMOJA KWA AMANI – Free Outdoor Movie Screening with a message

Screen on the Green’s first free public screening called “Pamoja Kwa Amani” focuses on the post election violence experienced after Kenya’s last election in 2007, but is forward-looking to the upcoming elections, addressing what Kenyans’ aspirations are for the future. In addition local Kenyan film talent will be showcased to convey the message.

Three Kenyan movies – two short films, one feature length:
Why Now – GingerInk (short film)
Wale Watu – Cajetan Boy (short film)
Togetherness Supreme – Hot Sun Films (feature length)
All movies are General Exhibition (GE)

MBUSI from Ghetto Radio event MC extraordinaire.

Bring something to sit on and to munch on.This event will be held at the Sunday 29th January 2012 at Central Park (in front of Serena Hotel) from 11am. It is a daytime event using a large digital screen

For more information: http://www.screenonthegreen.co.ke

The Shela Hat Contest 2012, Feb. 11 2012 @ Lamu

After the successful launch of the Shela Hat Contest 2010 we would like to welcome to our next artistic competition, to be held on 11. February 2012. The partisipants are supposed to design funny hats from used materials picked up
from anywhere such as paper from cement bags, pipes, bones, shells, plastic, wires, palmleaves, fabrics, coral etc.

Minimum age for all contestants should be 18 years
Deadline for registration is 31. January 2012.
Registration offices: The Base, Seasouk Shela near Shela jetty
Contact: Mafreeza 0721731375, Salim Mirza 0722669017
Hotel Jannatan Contact: Nasir Faraj 0711972590

After preselection a limited number of 120 hats will partizipate the final competition. The judges will estimate the artistic talents and artisan quality of the partizipants shown in their hats. To complete the day there will be extra
activities like swimming for kids and tag of war.

Media Roundtables: Media and Political Violence, Jan. 31 2012 @ Alliance


Media Focus on Africa and its partners, the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism, Kenya Editors’ Guild, Alliance Francaise and Media Institute have the pleasure of inviting you to January’s Media Roundtable on Tuesday 31st January, 2012 at Alliance Francaise, Nairobi (Corner of Monrovia Street and Loita Street) between 12 noon and 2 pm.

The topic of discussion will be Media and political Violence

Panelists:
Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o : Minister for Medical Services; Secretary-General, ODM
Macharia Gaitho: Managing Editor (Special projects) The Daily Nation
Rosemary Okello-Orlale: Executive Director, African Woman and Child Feature Service (AWC)
Karambu L. Ringera (PhD): Founder and President, International Peace Initiatives (IPI)

Moderator: Kwamchetsi Makokha – Media Consultant

The format of the roundtable will include brief presentations by the panelists and an open public discussion session.

Kinanda Arts Festival, Jan. 29 2012 @ KARI Grounds


Date: January 29, 2012
Venue : KARI [ Kenya Agricultural Research Institute – Waiyaki Way] Location: Google Maps http://g.co/maps/a6xa5
Directions: From Westlands: Get on to Waiyaki Way, KARI is directly opposite the bus stop at the junction of Waiyaki Way and James Gichuru Rd.
From Kangemi: KARI is the second Gate to your left right after Nairobi School.
Time: 1.30-6.45pm
Tickets : Adults Kshs 350 and Children Kshs 50 (Advance tickets: 0728306630 or email sifa@kinandafestival.com)

Music by: Sarabi, Sage, JayDabliu and Wairimu Ng’aru
Poetry by: Jemedari [Jemedari Flows], Wacera [ Girl in the City Bus], Kavossa Asavva [The River of Words Flows]and Wanjeri Gakuru [Live.Love. Laugh.] Gallery : Best of 2011
Film*: Dawa by Mark Kaigwa and Wageuzi: Battle 2012 by Andrew Kaggia

*This is a new addition to Kinanda plus the two film makers will be on location. You are encouraged to come and chat them up about their work and inspiration behind their works.

As is the case there will be great artsy vendors, good company, crazy cheer and great food/drinks.

For more info and updates: Follow them on Twitter: @kinandaArtsfest, Facebook: Nairobi Kinanda Arts Festival
and Google+: Kinanda Festival
Website: www.kinandafestival.com

Competition: Google Photography Prize 2012, Deadline Jan. 31 2012

The Google Photography Prize is a photography contest for students around the world.

The Saatchi Gallery, London and Google are looking to offer students a chance to showcase their work on the worldwide stage.

Contest winners will have their photos viewed online and also win great prizes: 100 people shortlisted will get a Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone; 10 finalists will see their work exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery, London; one winner will go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an amazing destination with a professional photography coach.

Submission is open till 31 January 2012. There are 10 different and inspiring categories to choose from. The submission process, rules and all details can be found on the official site.