Artists and professionalism
On Thursday 23 October, the 5.30pm Artists’ Voices Discussion at The Book Café presents the topic: “Artists & Professionalism”.
Organised by arts organisation Pamberi Trust, this platform to discuss artistic issues and help build the industry has been going on at The Book Café for some years, where artists raise issues for discussion which are relevant to their survival and success. Read more
Formation of theatre association a fallacy
The arts industry in Zimbabwe is one that is thriving in some sections though generally low in many sections especially theatre. I must say I had an overwhelming anticipation of the consultative meetings that had been held around the country, consulting theatre practitioners if they see a need for a theatre association. This was organized by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe with the help of Global Arts Productions, chaired by Nicholas Moyo - Asst director for arts development and promotion.
I feel that many actors and other practitioners did not understand what it meant to have an association, the main confusion is on its role and how it will benefit artists, some think that it should subsidize their day to day activities while some take it as a retirement pension association that will look after them when they retire and grow older. Well I don’t want to dwell on this today but I feel it should be known that an association broadly looks at the formation of an industry that is viable and vibrant hence creates jobs for them to make money and not suffer for individuals who did not make hay whilst the sun shined. Read more
