FCAT-Cordoba main objective is to direct its efforts to promoting and spearheading African and Arabic cinematography in Spain and Spain speaking Latin America through specific actions focused on cooperation, teaching methods and training.
Rules and regulations
Application form
Dead Line: May 15, 2012
Festival dates: October 13-21, 2012
Contact Person: Marion Berger / marionb@fcat.es
Call for entries and more info available on their web site: http://www.fcat.es/FCAT_en/
Date: January 26, 2012
Venue: Kenya National Theatre concert hall (Ukumbi mdogo)
Time: 7-9pm
Tickets: Kshs 400 (Available at the gate)
Also performing Sage and Afrology Band
Phoenix Players Present Respect by Lutz Hubner
Directed by Millicent Ogutu
Opening Date: January 20, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Players, Professional Centre
Runs until: February 4, 2012
Tickets: Kshs 650.
Student nights Every Thursday buy 1 ticket at Ksh. 400 and get 1 Free
SYNOPSIS
Four teenagers take a day trip to Cologne. By the end of the night, their world has been turned upside down. One is dead, two are in police custody, and the fourth is recovering from stab wounds!
Date: January 22, 2012
Venue: Safaricom House, Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 2-6pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
Performances by drummers from bands such as Gogosimo, Ricky na Marafiki, Usual suspects and Afro Simba, Muthoni the Drummer Queen amongst many more
The centre for advanced studies in environmental law & policy (CASELAP) and the school of economics invites you to;
An academic public lecture, the 3rd of a series of distinguished lectures.
Presented by: Dr. Patrick Low, Chief Economist World Trade Organization (WTO)
Topic: Trade & Environment in Africa’s Economies
Date: January 18, 2012
Venue: Confucius Conference Centre, Education Building, Room Ed 213, Second Floor, main campus
Time: 2.30pm
Entry: Free
An Artist Presentation by Paul Onditi – Tuesday 17th January 2012 at 2:30pm at Kuona Trust
Paul Onditi was born and bred in Kenya where he studied to College level. He there after proceeded to Germany where he joined Offenbach Hochschule Fur Gestaltung.( University of Arts) .
“My work in in summary revolves around life and issues affecting it. I have come to do pieces of works that strike a balance between the old and the post modernism. This is seen in the mode of images and even color work at large. I am one artist fascinated by how changes occur in human nature and behavour. These are factor that attribute to either the good or the evil that we see today…” Paul
About PAWA254
This is Nairobi’s unique new social enterprise and collaborative space for creatives and youth to achieve work of social impact. It opened its doors on January 3, 2012.
This hub aims to house, foster, and catalyze creative and community-driven projects for social change across Kenya. It is the first of its kind in Africa.
PAWA254 derives its name from a combination of “power” in Swahili and 254, Kenya’s country code, as a symbol of national strength and unity.
The new hub aims to facilitate the use of visual and graphic arts, independent and citizen journalism, documentary film and photography, and digital and social media as means of civic expression and social action. To achieve this, the hub facility will bring together established and aspiring photographers, cartoonists, animators, creative designers, video & filmmakers, as well as entrepreneurs and activists, to work, learn, and share in an environment that inspires creativity and innovative efforts to bring about social change.
PS: This is a membership paying facility and more information can be found on their website http://www.pawa254.org/
The US Embassy, Nairobi’s Public Affairs section is pleased to announce an open competition for One Beat, a music exchange programme that will bring foreign musicians from several countries around the world to the United States for a residency and tour.
About One Beat
One Beat is an international music exchange project that brings together musicians from around the world through a residency and tour program focused on creative collaboration and social engagement.
This peer exchange will invite more than 50 young professional musicians (ages 19-35) to the U.S. to work with their American counterparts in the composition and the performance of new cross-genre works, the creation of innovative recordings & videos, and the development of practices of music as civic and social engagement.
Who is eligible to apply?
One beat is open to musicians ages 19-35, who demonstrate both an advanced proficiency in their musical work, an interest in cross genre collaboration, and an experience with or interest in developing ways to use music as a way to improve their communities. Musicians from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with or without formal musical training, from all genres, including BUT not limited to: hip hop, traditional, experimental, electronic, jazz, classical, sound design, beat making, multimedia art, DJ-ing, audio engineering, or any combination of these styles. They are especially looking for musicians that have a strong commitment to their communities, seeking new ways to engage youth, arts-in-education, music therapy, conflict resolution, and many other ways of working towards more egalitarian and democratic societies.
What expenses will be covered for the participants?
All costs will be covered for the fellows, including travel, food, and accommodation. Fellows will also receive a per diem and modest honorarium.
Can Artists nominate themselves?
Yes, artists can apply without being nominated by anyone else.
What are the artist’s selection criteria?
1.Musical Excellence: A high level of performance, composition, improvisation, production and/or technological skill. Ideally OneBeat musicians will be innovating either stylistically, lyrically, or technologically within their own musical worlds.
2.Collaboration: Applicants willingness to cross cultural and genre divides in creating original music, or re-interpreting traditional music, while trying to maintain the essence of each tradition.
3.Social Engagement: Musicians must have used music to serve their communities or greater societies. This might consist of starting a music school, promoting peace and democracy through musical contest, reviving dying musical traditions and more. In addition participants should be eager to tour to smaller and mid-sized cities of the US to engage with citizens including other artists through performances, workshops, discussions and social activities.
4.Age: Applicants must be 19-35
5.English Proficiency: Applicants should be able to converse in Basic English, as it will be the common language of all OneBeat fellows.
6.Country of Origin: OneBeat fellows must live full time in one of the 38 eligible countries, and have NOT travelled to the US or have rarely performed in the US.
7.Internet proficiency: Ideally participants should actively use email and be able to connect to internet to participate in OneBeat website based activities.
Timelines
Application Opens: January 16, 2012
Applications Closes: February 24, 2012
OneBeat Fellowship notified: April 2012
Programme Dates: September 11-October 7, 2012
For more information visit their website: www.onebeatmusic.org
Read more information about this initiative here
Born in 1980, Muraguri has a Diploma in Painting and History of Art (Graduating top of Class) from Buru Buru Institute of Fine Arts, Nairobi. This collection of wood cuts is his first solo show in Kenya.
Matatus are a constant sight in Kenya and an icon of all its cities and towns. As well as being the main mode of transport, they also provide ‘street theatre’ especially when running from the police and at the same time as competing for customers!
There is also a creative side to the matatus . This involves “souping up” or upgrading the bus to attract more customers using heavy decorative paintwor k, stickers and labels derived from current local and international brands mostly in the entertainment industry, loud music and plasma screens. These kind of matatus are called “manyangas” and are most notorious for wreckless driving and overcharging.
“As an artist, I have been wanting for some time to do a body of work on the matatus: they are exciting to watch, especially the drama that surrounds them, the fact that they feed a lot more people than those directly involved through extortion and bribes, their relationship in our society shows how they have evolved to beat the law, is all fertile creative territory for me.”
