Becoming an Artist in Kenya

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

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.

Art Glance

Art Exhibition: Art a Glance, May 2-31 2013 @ Kenya Cultural Centre

Art Glance
The Kenya Cultural Centre & The Little Art Gallery Presents ‘Art a Glance’ A snippet of Contemporary Visual Arts in Nairobi.

Opening: Thursday, 2nd May, 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm.
Venue: Ukumbi wa Maonyesho @ The Kenya Cultural Centre (National Theatre) Harry Thuku Rd, Opp. the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel.

Dates: May 2-31, 2013
Working days : 10.00 am – 4.30 pm Or by appointment.
Contacts: Host : +254 722739894/ +254 726 008677 (Aghan Odero Agan, Director The Kenya Cultural Centre) Curator + 254 722 457 111 / art@thelittleartgallery.co.ke (William – The Little Art Gallery Ltd)