kenya art fair

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.

MEA2014 block

Event: Mobile East Africa 2014, Feb. 12-14 2014 @ Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel

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MEA2014 block
Mobile East Africa, the East African edition of the most progressive and interactive mobile focused events in Sub-Saharan Africa, is primed to once again be the leading mobile focused conference in the region this year.

The event will feature the very best local and international speakers from organisations including IBM, Safaricom, Jumia Kenya, iHub, Virtual City, FrontlineSMS, Praekelt, SAP and Airtel.

World-renowned mobile expert Tomi Ahonen will deliver a special address during the main conference, as well as a dedicated full-day workshop on Friday, February 14th.

Dates: 12th – 14th February 2014
Time: 9am to 5pm daily
Venue: Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi, Kenya

Vist their Website for more information

hub edition

Creatives Garage April Review: Hub Edition, Apr. 19 2013 @ Pawa254 Hub

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hub edition
This April the Creatives Garage will host several of the leading hubs in Nairobi to share about their work and engage in a discussion about the role, impact and importance of hubs in the creative industry. As a creative it is imperative for you to join as you are the main shareholder for the establishment of any hub in your field.

Date: Friday, April 19 2013
Venue: Pawa 254
Time: from 5 pm

Creative hubs have become a center for innovation and incubation for start ups in Kenya, with several coming up around Nairobi.

Uchaguzi

Kenya 2013 Citizen Election Monitoring Project: #Uchaguzi – Witness & Report

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Uchaguzi
How to Report using Uchaguzi
The public will be able to send information to Uchaguzi numerous ways:
1. Send a text message (SMS) on 3002 (short code) from within Kenya
2. Twitter: follow @uchaguzi and use #uchaguzi hash tag,
3. Post on Facebook page: facebook.com/UchaguziKenya2013,
4. Email reports.uchaguzi@gmail.com, and use the Uchaguzi web form.

Categories
+ Pre-election
+ Positive events
+ Leadership
+ Polling station issues
+ Ballot results
+ Urgent
+ Dangerous speech
+ Security

The last training for volunteers is taking place on March 1, 2013 at iHub
Time: 5 pm

https://uchaguzi.co.ke

Uchaguzi is a Citizens Initiative on Elections developed in 2009 by SODNET and Ushahidi. It leverages on Technology to coordinate incidences and Actions

Creativez Meet Up: Music Scene – the Road Less Travelled, Nov. 25 2012 @ iHub

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The Creativez final meetup-takes a look at entertainers who are making it walking the “road less travelled“. We will not just demystify the REAL music scene in Kenya (funding, distribution, audience appreciation, marketing etc) we’ll explore new changes through innovation, technology and even continental linkages that are helping combat the Industry’s challenges and change the face of Kenya’s Music Scene.

The panel consists of 2 of Africa’s most prolific producers.. Calif Records – Clement Rapudo aka Clemo and Ennovator Music’s Tim Rimbui. Kenya’s international ambassadors of “folk/vernacular/local” music -OLOVA MAKADEM- The Ohangla Man and “King of Mugithi”- MIKE RUA.
Also joining is the brain behind Africa’s most consistent Music Festival Blankets & Wine- the performing artist Muthoni The Drummer Queen.

Doors open at 2pm -so come with all the questions you’ve got on Kenya’s Music Industry.
Venue: iHub – Bishop Magua Building, Opposite Uchumi Ngong Road
Entry: Free