Running till 7th March 2012 at the International School of Kenya Arts Centre is the “Art Show & Sale”. Each year Friends of the Arts (FOTA) at the International School of Kenya organizes an annual show and sale of work by over 100 Kenyan and international upcoming and established artists. The art work will range from sculpture to painting to photography to glass work.
National Art Competition: Experiencing Kenyan Heritage through Art @ National Museums
The National Museums of Kenya is inviting young Kenyans to help promote the role of art as one of the critical ingredients in the definition of the Kenyan heritage and identity.
Young Kenyan artists between the ages of 18 – 25 years old are invited to participate in a National Visual Arts Competition whose theme is “Experiencing Kenyan Heritage through Art.”
Participating artists will take part in regional competitions that will be held in selected museums around the country in August 2012. Three winners from each region will be selected for the national competition at Nairobi National Museum in December 2012.
The grand prize is a one week visit to London museums and galleries with organized tours to art studios and institutions giving the winner a chance to share and exchange ideas on art and heritage.
If you are interested in knowing more about this competition or you know somebody who is, please read the concept and details attached below.
The information is also available online here
Letter of invitation
concept and rules of participation
Nairobi Orchestra in Concert, Mar. 17-18 2012 @ Braeburn Theatre
A Programme featuring amongst others:
Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Haydn The London Symphony (No 104)
Also featuring a performance by from the three time young musician of the year winner
Conductor Daniel Riley
Leader Karis Crawford
Tickets 700/- Concessions (with ID) 500/-
Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7:00pm + Sunday March 18th at 3:00pm
Braeburn Theatre, Gitanga Road
Wamathai Spoken Word, Mar. 10 2012 @ Michael Joseph Centre
This week NairobiNow is celebrating Wamathai.com and all the people involved in bringing you Wamathai Spoken Word.
To this effect we have given away two pairs of tickets. The competition is now closed. See you at the event!
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Event/Music & Poetry/Charity: Woman, Mar. 7 2012 @ Michael Joseph centre
Date: March 7, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph centre
Time: 7-9.30 pm
Tickets*: Kshs 500/-
This is going to be an evening celebrating women, music & poetry.
Performances by: Amare Poeta, Christine Kamau, Dorothy Ghettumba, Elizabeth Njoroge, Essy of Aziza Band, June Gachuhi, Kasiva, Kathy Kiragu, Ma3 Band, Marfy’s Flaw, Ngwatilo, Nicole Maloba, Sage, Sara Mitaru and Sentimental Floetry
* All proceeds will go to Huru’s Sanitary Pad Project devoted to assisting Kenyan girls in schools
Exhibition/Installation: In Memoriam, Mar. 3-Apr. 6 2012 @ Goethe
Opening date: March 3, 2012
Venue: Goethe Institut
Time: 7pm
Exhibition Dates: March 5-April 6, 2012 (Mon.-Fri.)
Time: 1-6pm
Entry: Free
One of the most notable figures in the recent history of Art in Kenya is Mbuthia Maina. Maina joined Kuona Trust’s Art studios at the National museum in 1997 and has recently been an instrumental member of the artist led collective Masaai Mbili.
He was one of the artists that started working in the 90’s in a conceptual way using different art media including video art. His background of anthropology and sociology informs his conceptual methods. His works are often illustrations of his journeys and experiences-inclusive of political histories.
Mbuthia Maina has been one of the few Kenyans exhibited at a major art event in the global art scene: Liverpool Biennale 2002.
This exhibition provides a deep insight and pays tribute to Mbuthia Maina’s work
This exhibition is curated by 3collect