East Africa Art Biennale 2011 is HERE!!!

U.S. Mission Promotes Diversity and the Arts

U.S. Embassy Tanzania

On October 4, PAO met with Ms. Shama Jaffer and Mr. Al-karim Panjwani, embassy partners in the Visual Arts Initiative program held in July 2011 sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, to discuss their upcoming Art Biennale program in November. Ms. Jaffer presented the U.S. Embassy with one of her paintings and art catalogues of her Art Biennale program. Following their meeting, Ms. Banks introduced them to Movie Afternoon Program guests who viewed the 1995 film "My Family" to promote Hispanic Heritage History Month, and they held a discussion on Tanzania's own rich cultural diversity as presented in the film and the importance of promoting the voices of artists through the arts.

Ms. Jaffer also discussed her aspirations to empower Tanzanian artists through art and entrepreneurship programs such as the Visual Arts Initiative. "I believe that it is important for all Tanzanian artists, and very especially women, to find their voices through the arts. Our vision is to ensure every woman feels strengthened to stand on her own, speak with her own voice, enhance her education, and thereby contribute to our nation's development. Artists are already poised to speak for many, and to do so they need greater support from other Tanzanians," she said. In her remarks, Ms. Banks recognized Ms. Jaffer as a Tanzanian patriot and role model for other Tanzanian artists whom she continues to impact and inspire to promote their voices through art.

Ms. Jaffer has previously organized two major Art Exhibitions in Tanzania that promoted the works of over 100 Artists. Ms Jaffer was recently elected to be one of the leaders of the Dar es Salaam Artist Network - a network that was formed after a Visual Arts Training that gave training to over 200 Tanzanian local artists and which was carried out in July, 2011.

Caption: Ms. Shama Jaffer (left), presents PAO Dana Banks one of her paintings at the U.S. Embassy on October 4, 2011.

Caption: PAO Dana Banks (eight from left), Cultural Affairs Assistant Ms. Finike Gogomoka (fourth from left), Ms. Shama Jaffer (center), Mr. Al-karim Panjwani (sixth from left), and Tanzanian guests following the presentation of the film "My Family" at the U.S. Embassy on October 4, 2011.

Roundtable Pictures

The Public Affairs Office Dar es Salaam, Tanzania successfully held exhibitions of 27 U.S. Ohio artists and workshops under the auspices of the Visual Arts Initiative (VAI), and in collaboration with its partners, the Tanzania Alumni Association (TUSSA), Tanzania Women Network (TZWAN), the Great Lakes Consortium for Training for International Development (GLC), and the Arts Council Lake Erie West of N W Ohio - USA. The arts exhibitions and workshops took place from July 4 - 28, in Tanga, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Tanzania. On July 29, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Charles F. Werderman welcomed to the U.S. Embassy participants for an exhibition and artist roundtable discussion. Representatives from the National Museums of Tanzania, the Tanzania Arts Council (BASATA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Tourism and Culture took part in a roundtable discussion. The exhibitions and workshops received coverage in the local media.

Courtesy: U.S Embassy Website

My Visit to the U.S Embassy - Meeting with Ms. Finike & Mr. Quiroz II

Photo caption: Acting Public Affairs Officer Roberto Quiroz II (second from right) and Cultural Affairs Assistant Ms. Finike Gogomoka (second from left) present VAI partners Ms. Shama Jaffer (right) and Mr. Al-karim Panjwani with the New York Times book "Obama: the Historic Journey" during their visit to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam on August 3, 2011.

Visual Arts Initiative Program Promotes Tanzanian Artists

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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Charles F. Werderman welcomes VAI participants to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam on July 28.

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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Charles F. Werderman welcomes VAI participants to the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam on July 28.

Visual Arts Initiative Program Promotes Tanzanian Artists

August 2, 2011

From July 4 through 28, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam successfully held Visual Arts Initiative (VAI), exhibitions and workshops featuring the work of 27 American artists from Ohio. The VAI programs in Tanga, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar were held in collaboration with the Tanzania U.S. State Alumni Association (TUSSAA), Tanzanian Women Artists' Network (TZWAN), Great Lakes Consortium for Training for International Development (GLC), the Alliance Francaise, and the Arts Council of Lake Erie, Ohio. The hands-on artist workshops were provided free-of-charge for over 200 local Tanzanian artists. The programs were led by Mr. Martin Nagy of Toledo, Ohio, an American artist and instructor with knowledge of the arts in the United States and Tanzania.

Tanzanian art exhibit.

On July 28, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Charles F. Werderman welcomed an exhibition and artists' roundtable discussion to the U.S. Embassy. Participants included representatives from the National Museums of Tanzania, the Tanzania Arts Council (BASATA) and Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources, Tourism and Culture, and members of the Tanzanian media. "We congratulate you because your work honors the golden legacy left by your ancestors through the generations. The American people are proud to partner with you in the Visual Arts Initiative Program. From Dar es Salaam to Tanga, and Zanzibar you have promoted the unique cultural values of Tanzania," Mr. Werderman said.

The exhibitions showcased U.S artists and art as part of a project which included interactive educational and outreach programming for Tanzanian artists. These consisted of master classes, workshops, lectures, collaborative art projects, and other interactive teaching tools to instruct artists on marketing techniques for domestic and international markets. Participants also learned from Mr. Nagy how to "tell their stories," demonstrate "value," connect with the consumer, and use appropriate tagging and pricing of artworks, artists' biographies, signage, display, and technology. Of special impact, the VAI's facilitated dialogue and engagement with local audiences in the three cities and provided a forum for artists to meet and establish a national network to promote Tanzanian art from different regions. Each VAI concluded with artists painting a community mural in each city.

Fifteen artists were selected among the 200 participants to attend special "Focus Group Discussions" where they received additional professional development training. The sessions assisted participants with planning, developing, and operating grassroots arts organizations and networks, including establishment and management of art NGOs.

Participants in all three locations expressed common goals for increased support and recognition for artists and their work, and promotion of arts education programs for children of all ages in schools and communities.

The Visual Arts Initiative Program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.

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Round Table Discussion on July 28th 2011

To let you know that the artist roundtable discussion at the US Embassy yesterday went very well and longer than planned... there is much more to discuss with artists and public audiences to get the arts into the forefront and recognized in TZ society. The US Ambassador viewed the exhibit and talked with TZ artists and several news media were in attendance. Artist attendants were Fred Halla, Kiagho Kilonzo, Mosses Luhanga, Shama Jaffer and Al-karim Panjwani - the new network leadership of Dar; and Seif Soud, Hamza Ausiy and Ussi Hassan - the new network leadership of Zanzibar, as well as Vivian Shalou of Basata, and Gadi Ramadhani, Sauda Simba, Margarete M, and John Kigano of the cultural sector and Martin Nagy from Toledo -  Executive Director & International Arts Consultant,  Arts Council Lake Erie West.

Coordinating the VAI grant workshop by the US Embassy in DSM

A Woman - Solo Exhibition.

 

My Paintings were on Display from 24th June 2011 - 10th July 2011 at the Black Tomato , Makutano House Dar es Salaam.
Paintings are for sale.

The ‘Business’ of Being an Artist - Tanzanian Artist Workshop.

ARTS COUNCIL LAKE ERIE WEST

NEWS RELEASE

Common Space Center for Creativity

1700 N. Reynolds Road • Toledo, Ohio 43615 • U.S.A. • 419.531.2046 • Fax 419.531.5049

              

Exhibition of 27 U.S. Ohio Artists & Artist Workshops

Sponsored by Tanzanian/U.S. Embassy, in Dar es Salaam

          The Public Affairs Office of the United States Embassy/Tanzania in collaboration with its partners in Tanzania -  The Tanzania US State Alumni Association (TUSSA), Tanzania Women Artists Network (TZWAN), the Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and Development (GLC), and the Arts Council Lake Erie West of NW Ohio – USA is presenting an exhibition of twenty-seven (27) U.S. artists and artist workshops open to men and women artists free of charge at the Alliance Francaise Cultural Center, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the auspices of the Visual Arts Initiative (VAI) to showcase U.S. visual arts and artists.  The exhibition is free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. July 11-15, 2011.  Artists may register for the workshops by email to:  shama_jaffer@hotmail.com.

          The U.S. exhibition is part of a project that includes interactive educational and outreach programming (e.g. master classes, workshops, lectures, collaborative art projects, etc.) to instruct artists on the business of art and preparation for international markets, as well as to facilitate dialogue and engagement with local audiences in the Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and  Zanzibar areas.

          Artists from Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo and surrounding cities are invited to participate in hands-on artist workshops at no charge to be held at the Alliance Francaise Cultural Center and conducted by U.S. artist, Martin Nagy, of Toledo, Ohio USA, a well-known and highly qualified American artist and arts trainer who has a rich knowledge of the world of arts of both Tanzania and USA. 

          The workshops will be held Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.  Registration is limited to seventy-five (75) men and women on Tuesday and Wednesday, and from the seventy-five (75)  persons, fifteen (15) will be selected to attend the Focus Group Workshops on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. to receive additional training for continued development of the arts community.

Tuesday’s Workshop includes a morning power-point presentation and discussion with artists to help make works appealing to international consumers including: color choices, design, creativity, quality of materials, presentation, framing and packaging.  After the lunch break, the afternoon session includes a power-point presentation and discussion with artists to help present and market works to the immediate public visiting consumer and to the international market through exhibitions, galleries and wholesale markets with the use of technology to promote their work, engage others in events and activities, and build networks to advance their profession.  On Monday and Tuesday, artist will jointly paint a community mural.

                Wednesday’s morning workshop includes a power-point presentation and discussion with artists focusing on marketing techniques including: ‘telling their story’ to demonstrate ‘value’ and connect with the consumer, appropriate tagging and pricing of artwork, artist’s biographies, signage, display and use of technology.  After the lunch break, the afternoon session includes hands-on framing and presentation of artwork, as well as discussion and creation of plans to develop connections with and/or establish cooperative framing and packaging resources.

          Thursday’s Focus Group Sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. will assist the fifteen (15) artists selected by the group with planning, developing and operating an arts organization and networks possibly leading to creation and management of an NGO; and the use of technology for marketing and networking through websites, Facebook, etc.

Friday’s Focus Group Sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. will continue with plans for program continuation, evaluation, and next steps to insure artist development in the community. 

          The Arts Council Lake Erie West is a nonprofit (NGO/USA) regional arts organization providing spaces, programs and services around Toledo, Ohio USA since 1983 that builds community, increases cultural participation, celebrates the arts and engages people in arts experiences.

TANZANIAN / USA ARTIST WORKSHOPS

The ‘Business’ of Being an Artist

Tanzanian Artists’ Workshops

Tanga             —             Dar es Salaam             —             Zanzibar

 July 4-8             —              July 11-15               —              July 18-22

YDCP Center — Alliance Francaise Cultural Center — Dhow Music Academy

& U.S. 27 U.S. Artists’ Exhibition during workshop hours

CHECK WHICH WORKSHOP YOU WILL BE ATTENDING

Ø  TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS OPEN FREE TO FIRST 75 ARTISTS WHO REGISTER

Ø  THURSDAY & FRIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR 15 ARTISTS ELECTED ON MON. & TUES.

___Tanga  -  July 4-8, 2011 -  YDCP Center, near Tanga Library          

___Dar es Salaam  -  July 11-15, 2011 -  Alliance Francaise Cultural Center              

___Zanzibar  -  July 18-22, 2011 -  Dhow Music Academy

ARTIST NAME: 

EMAIL: 

CELL PHONE: 

ARTIST ADDRESS:     CITY: 

ART MEDIA WORKING IN: 

NUMBER YEARS AS WORKING ARTIST:

AFFILIATIONS OR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS   (example – BASATA, TZWAN, ZAYAA):  

HOW DID YOU LEARN OF THE WORKSHOPS? :

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Office of Citizen Exchanges Cultural Division in cooperation with

Tanzanian partners- TUSSA , TZ-WAN, TACINE.

10:30am-12pm Workshop A
Workshop A – General Session will include a power-point presentation and discussion with artists to help make their work more appealing to international consumers. It will include topics on: color choices in artwork, design, creativity, quality of materials used, presentation, framing and packaging.
12-1pm Break for lunch (need water and / or chai & bites donated by a sponsor)
1-2:30pm Workshop B
. Workshop B – General Session will include a power-point presentation and discussion with artists to help them present and market their work to the immediate public visiting consumer and to the international market through exhibitions, galleries and wholesale businesses. The session will also demonstrate the use of technology to promote their work, engage others in events and activities, and build networks to advance their profession.
2:30-4pm Community Mural Development
Day 3: Wednesday
9-10:30am Registration and Exhibition Set-up
10:30am-12pm Workshop C
Workshop C – General Session will include a power-point presentation and discussion with artists focusing on marketing techniques including: ‘telling their story’ to demonstrate ‘value’ and connect with the consumer, appropriate tagging and pricing of artwork, artist’s biographies, signage, display and use of technology.
12-1pm Break for lunch (need water and / or chai & bites donated by a sponsor)
1-2:30pm Workshop D
Workshop D – General Session will include hands-on framing and presentation of artwork. Discussion and creation of plans will be made to develop connections with and/or establish cooperative framing and packaging resources.
2:30-4pm Community Mural Continuation and Evaluation 

Ujamaa Booth at DFF .

Me sitting in the booth.

Art Buyer (Andrew)  visiting and this is what he says " I am addicted to Art"

 Othman Michuzi Pays the visit twice, appreciating the artworks and hoping to buy one soon

Get Inspired & Face Painting Section for young ones.

Me Sitting and promoting.

Photo taken by Othman Michuzi for his blog Matukio 

Young ones creating

Dada Sauda Simba loves everything about Art here, the kids were so excited they actually started taking the notes.

 Br. Dimo Debwe - A photographer .

Photography by Emmanuel from Image profession

The Exhibition took place for 2 days (on 25th & 26th of June 2011 ) at The Green, Oysterbay in support of Women Empowerment and Dar Es Salaam Fashion Festival, also Mustafa Hassanali . What you see here is the Ujamaa Art Gallery booth