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.

Akili Dada

Akili Dada Happy Hour: Art, Education & the Future of Creativity in Kenya, May 16 2013 @ Kuona Trust

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Akili Dada
Akili Dada, a leadership incubator for young Kenyan women, is thrilled to be partnering with Kuona Trust, a centre for the visual arts in Kenya, for a Happy Hour event on Thursday, 16th May from 5:30-8pm at Kuona Trust’s beautiful garden space in Kilimani.

In addition to mingling and enjoying the creative atmosphere of Kuona and the studios of its talented artists, a panel of speakers will engage attendees in a conversation on the theme “Arts, education, and the future of creativity in Kenya.”

Panelists include
– Boniface Mwangi, photographer and founder of Picha Mtaani and Pawa254
– Sylvia Gichia, Director of Kuona Trust
– June Gachui, Lawyer and Performing Artiste
– Judy Ogana, General Manager of The GoDown Arts Centre
– Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Founder of Akili Dada

Beverages and bitings will be available to purchase.

Cost of entry is 500 ksh at the door, which includes one free drink from the bar. The event is open to the public

Proceeds will support the work of Akili Dada.