Fashion: Collective Rw’s Pop-Up in Nairobi, Dec. 8 2017 @ the Tribe Hotel – Presidential Suite


Date: December 8, 2017
Venue: the Tribe Hotel, Presidential Suite
Time: from 6.30 pm

About
This is Collective RW’s first Nairobi pop-up! It will feature beautiful pieces from the amazing Rwanda-based men’s, women’s and accessory designers who form the collective: Inzuki Designs, Sonia Mugabo, House of Tayo, Haute Baso, Moshions and Uzi Collections!

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Discussion: The Financial Potential of Kenya’s Music Industry, Sept. 28 2016 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

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Date: September 28, 2016
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 6 pm
Entry; Free

Details
The Goethe-Institut Kenya together with the pan-African music portal Music In Africa will be hosting two panel discussions titled ‘Music Policy in Kenya’ and ‘Kenyan Music’s contribution to the economy’.

The second discussion will bring together panelist from key segments of the industry to explore the commercial potential of Kenyan music, realities, challenges, opportunities and industry’s contribution to the Kenyan economy.

Our panelists will be:
Mike Strano: Founder, Phat! Entertainment
Tim Rimbui: Producer & Founder Waabeh.com
June Gachui: Artist and IP Lawyer
George Gachara: Managing Partner HEVA Fund

Music In Africa is an initiative by the Goethe-Institut together with the Siemens Stiftung and partners from across Africa.

Admission is free.

HEVA 2nd Cycle Applications

Funding for Creatives: Applications for HEVA’s March Investment Cycle now Open, Until Feb. 29 2016

HEVA 2nd Cycle Applications
Dates: Until February 29, 2016

About
We are very excited to announce that the applications process for the March 2016 investment cycle is officially open!

In this investment cycle, we are looking forward to reviewing requests from dynamic startups in fashion, crafts, commercial photography and interior design.

Creative ventures looking to establish their brand, increase their production capacities, create new retail points, improve their products characteristics, or enter new markets, can now access tailored debt facility of KES 100,000 to KES 1,000,000 alongside business support.

Find out if you’re eligible and apply at www.hevafund.com

Important dates to keep in mind are:

February 29th – Deadline for online submission of applications
March 22nd – The selection committee will get in touch with all applicants.
April 31st – Successful candidates will be notified and the investment cycle launched.

If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to call our Program Coordinator on 020-4400-870 or at programs@hevafund.com

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Kenya Art Fair, Nov. 13-15 2015 @ Sarit Centre Exhibition Hall

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Dates: November 13-15, 2015
Venue: Sarit Centre Exhibition Hall

The three day event will feature:
Wasanii Exhibition, Art Talks and Digital Art Competitions

WASANII EXHIBITION
The Wasanii exhibition is a groundbreaking collaboration which will feature rarely seen masterworks of over 200 paintings, original prints, photographs and sculptures by both established and upcoming artists from around the region including Uganda, Zanzibar, Sudan, Ghana and Kenya.
The exhibition is a contemporary review and will showcase a wide range of techniques and forms of artistic expression.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to get your hands on the artwork you want!

ART TALKS
Interactive Art Talks delivered by art professionals, artists, collectors and gallery owners are set to take place throughout the 3 days, allowing you the opportunity to listen, learn, think and interact.
We encourage you to come out and further these 2 hour conversations on all things art.

DIGITAL ART COMPETITION
This competition was designed for artists, practitioners and enthusiasts who are impassioned by the intersection of digital technology and creative art; visionaries who might uniquely meld the two into inspiring art forms.
Submissions had to qualify for one of the four categories namely: Audio-Visual, Interactive Art, Interactive Hardware Installation and Digital Photography.
Winners in each category will be awarded with cash prizes and have their works exhibited at this year’s art fair as well as online.