Date: August 17, 2014
Venue: the GoDown Arts Centre
Time: 3 pm
Entry: Free
Craft Afika’s – Afrika Handmade Symposium Pre-Launch Event, Aug. 14 2014 @ Shalom House
Craft Afrika will on 14th August, 2-5pm, host a pre-event launch for the annual Afrika Handmade symposium.
About Afrika Handmade symposium
Afrika Handmade is developed as strategic activity under our market development program. The 2 day event, scheduled for 2nd-3rd October 2014, will seek to generate visibility for the contemporary craft and design sector in Kenya, thereby opening up new market opportunities especially at the domestic and regional levels.
It will also provide a rare opportunity for multi stakeholder discussions on a range of issues surrounding the craft and design sector in Kenya.
Entry to the launch event is free, though registration through this link is advised http://bit.ly/1sMTTgm.
For more information about Craft Afrika and our programs, visit our blog http://bit.ly/1jhuNzx
Meet the Artist: Gilah Hirsch, Aug. 14 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Meet world renowned painter Gilah Hirsch at Kuona Trust on the 14th of August 2014 from 2pm – 4pm.
The artist is famed for her unique work as well as facilitating various successful projects including art therapy for children. During the session at Kuona Trust, she will be talking to artists about her work and answer questions on the same.
Follow up events
Public lecture at the GoDown Art Centre – 15th August 2014
Exhibition of original works at the Sankara hotel – 17th August 2014.
For more information, please visit her website.
Exhibition + Farewell for Tahir Karmali, Aug. 16 2014 @ Paul Onditi’s Studio
Kuona artist,Tahir Karmali will be showing his most recent work in a special one day exhibition on the 16th of August 2014 at Paul Onditi’s studio (located at the Junction of Kindaruma road and Menelik road)
This will also double up as his farewell party as he leaves the country to pursue his Masters degree from the School of Visual Arts, New York. Tahir has been an artist at the Kuona Trust Art Centre for the past one year having successfully put up two conceptual exhibitions, Value and Jua Kali.
The event is open to all.
African Designers for Tomorrow – Discover the Awards, Entries by Aug. 20 2014
Learn about the African designers for Tomorrow competition, the winner would have the opportunity to present his/her collection in the 2015 Berlin Fashion week, The perfect opportunity for any rising talent to get to meet the people that can push their career.
Website: www.FA254.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FA254
Conservation Talk: Saving the Little 5, Aug. 9 2014 @ the Nairobi National Museum
Date: Saturday 9 August 2014
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi National Museum
SAVING THE ‘LITTLE FIVE’: Conserving the small mammals of Kenya
Did you know that the elephant shrew or golden-rumped sengi are found nowhere else on Earth but in the Arabuko/Gede forests in Malindi County, and that the African maned rat is the only vertebrate known in Kenya to apply plant poison on its coat to protect itself against predators?Kenya is justifiably known for its ‘Big Five’ game animals that attract visitors from around the world; but it is also home to genetically unique small mammals that are not as visible but are also in need of protection in a difficult environment where they are often stranded in single populations.
Join Bernard Agwanda, Research Scientist & Mammal Curator at the National Museums of Kenya, as he explains the fascinating existence of these small creatures and what we can do to help protect them and their environment.
Refreshments for sale 3.15pm Talk 4:00 pm
Donation: Ksh 200 Citizen or Student
Ksh 400 KMS member
Ksh 500 Guest
Tickets: 0724 255299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
MPESA no: 400800 Account no: 6571570019
Auditions for Safaricom International Jazz Festival 2015, August 9-10 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Safaricom are looking for Artists and Bands to perform in the 2015 Safaricom International Jazz Festival, alongside a stellar Cast of Musicians from around the World.
Auditions are taking place tomorrow Saturday and Sunday (9am-4pm) at the Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.
Dates: August 9-10, 2014
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
To Audition, please fill the Application Form found on Safaricom Jazz Website: http://safaricomjazzfestival.co.ke/
Celebrating Nairobi: Nai Ni Who 2 Grand Finale, Aug. 2 2014 @ Central Park
This Saturday Nai Ni Who are partying in Central park! Join the parade, watch Nai Ni Who tourna final and live performances!
Date: August 2, 2014
Venue: Central Park
Time: from 10 am
Entry: Free
Performance by: Sarabi, Suzannah Owiyo, Mejja and Dove Slimme
Join a parade through town from 10 am. Performances take place in the afternoon.