National Arts Council of Namibia

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Every handmade piece tells a story of culture, skill and imagination.

Every local creative has something special to share, and Creative Saturday is the perfect opportunity to discover it.

Join us at COSDEF Arts & Crafts Centre for a vibrant day of local products, unique handmade creations and entrepreneurial talent.

Come ready to browse, find something you love, meet the people behind the products and support the hands and minds shaping Namibia’s creative industry.

Follow the link below to register for a stall:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15ejwFcY_2iMeIUCeK0xo7Z2TLSbLYna2SeXuK4h6lnc/edit

Save the date: 30 January 2027

Bring your friends, bring your love for local products, and come experience the beauty of Namibian creativity.

Shop local. Celebrate talent. Support local creatives. See you at Creative Saturday!

04/11/2026

𝗠𝗧𝗡 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 | 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 🔗: https://www.bush-fire.com/artists/ 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆!

We're calling on established artists from Eswatini, across Africa and around the world to apply for the opportunity to be part of our landmark 20th edition, taking place 28–30 May at House On Fire, Malkerns Valley, Eswatini.

The call is open to artists across genres and creative disciplines, including live music, DJ sets, dance, theatre, poetry, puppetry, visual arts, film and roving performances. We’re looking for artists whose work reflects MTN Bushfire’s eclectic, conscious and multidisciplinary programme identity, championing creative freedom, cultural diversity and artistic expression while inspiring dialogue and positive social and environmental change.

Applications open: 27 October – 27 November 2026

04/11/2026

🟢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🎤

The Founders Nexus Hunt Programme is currently underway, with aspiring founders testing, refining and strengthening their ideas ahead of one final challenge: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.

Next month, five founders will step into the room with just a few minutes to make the case for what they’re building, before a live audience of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We haven’t announced the Top 5 just yet… But you can already secure your seat to meet them when we do. 👀

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
📆 Wednesday, 11 November 2026
⏰ 17h30 for 18h00 – 20h00
📍 Vinyls Music Café, 129 Independence Avenue | Zoo Park
🎟️ FREE Entry

Come for the pitches. Come for the founders. Come for the conversations and connections that could follow.

🔗 RSVP now: bit.ly/BFNexus_RSVP4

𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘢, 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘺𝘭𝘴 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘢𝘧é.

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04/11/2026

DEVELOPED VOCABULARIES | ADP GROUP EXHIBITION

Five artists. Five perspectives. One shared creative journey.

The Namibian Arts Association invites you to Developed Vocabularies, an exhibition celebrating the five artists of the 2026 Artist Development Programme (ADP) cohort.

Featuring Ryan Dillon De Wee, Epifania Aindji, Juliana B. Fredericks, Paulus Kanyanga, and Jakobina Nashikwele Gideon, the exhibition brings together painting, weaving, portraiture, and other creative expressions that explore how art communicates beyond words.

After three months of artistic exploration, experimentation, mentorship, and professional development, these artists are ready to share their work with you.

EXHIBITION OPENING

Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Time: 18h30
Venue: Namibian Arts Association, 122 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek

Dress Code: Afro-Chic
Theme: Carry Your Story

Guests are encouraged to incorporate a detail reflecting their heritage, culture, identity, or memory.

Please note that attendance is strictly by RSVP and invitation only. Scan the QR code on the invitation to RSVP.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating Namibian creativity, heritage, and artistic growth.

ContemporaryArt Windhoek

04/11/2026

🎥 Ready to Make Your Mark on the Big Screen?

Got a story to tell, characters to bring to life or a passion for filmmaking? Turn your creativity into practical skills with NUST’s Digital Arts and Animation (DAA) short courses!

🚀 Applications for 2027 are still open!

🔗 Apply now: https://fci.nust.na/digital-arts-and-animation

Your creativity has a future. Start building it at NUST! 💙

04/11/2026

03/11/2026

NACN ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR THE 3RD GRANT CYCLE OF 2026!

The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) held a press briefing on 2 November 2026 to formally announce the successful applicants for its 3rd and Final Grant Cycle of 2026.

At the briefing, the Council revealed a total allocation of N$1,009,748.50 to 28 artists and cultural projects throughout Namibia. This funding reflects the NACN's ongoing commitment to supporting local talent, fostering artistic development and strengthening the country's creative and cultural industries.

The briefing served as an opportunity to share the outcomes of the grant cycle and to spotlight the Council's continued investment in Namibia's creative sector.

Congratulations to all the successful applicants!