TheCatchUp Sept2013

Arterial Network Kenya Catchup at Storyoja Hay Festival, Sept. 21 2013 @ National Museum

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TheCatchUp Sept2013
Join Arterial Network Kenya Catchup this Saturday at The StoryMoja Hay Festival, National Museums of Kenya | Date: 21st September 2013, Location: ‘The Kids area’ | Time: 4pm

This Month’s Topic: Making a living as a writer/artist: Opportunities, Revenue Streams and Future Planning

Background
The September Catch-up brings a lot of insight from established writers and publishers at this year’s Storymoja Hay festival. Africa has long had the reputation of being a continent of non-readers. Though this is changing what are the underlying difficulties that make many still not have a reading culture in Kenya?

Panelists taking us through this conversation includes John Mwazemba, a writer, has worked extensively with publishing houses and regularly writes for the Nation. Oby Obyerodhyambo, a thespian, scriptwriter and has a master’s degree in Literature from the University of Nairobi, Faith Koli is a producer by profession who has consulted for several TV programs such as Mali, Agenda Kenya, Tazama 1,2,3,4, Biko Zulu (blogger) and Teddy Muthusi, an independent Creative Consultant, (advertising)

Becoming an Artist in Kenya

Creatives Catchup: Becoming an Artist in Kenya, Aug. 17 2013 @ Kenya Cultural Centre

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Becoming an Artist in Kenya
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
Venue: Kenya Cultural Centre (Kenya National Theatre) Opp. Norfolk Hotel
Time: from 2-5 pm
Entry: Free

Panelist: Judy Kibinge, Mathew Ondiege, Muturi Njee & Sylvia Gichia

What does being a professional artist in Kenya take? What’s the current market situation? Who are the players? Why should artists take their profession seriously? Can one solely survive on artistry in Kenya?

Our panelists for this session include well known artists professionals who have made a mark in the creative world. They include Judy Kibinge, creative director, writer and film maker, Mathew Ondiege – a professional actor, dancer, director and choreographer, Muturi Njee is a painter, jewel maker and a mentor whose passion is in encouraging and motivating artists into taking their art profession seriously. Sylvia Gichia – Director at Kuona Trust Centre for visual arts in Kenya.