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News and Events
Nubuke Foundation/ SMBA collaboration- Time, Trade & Travel
25 August- 21 October 2012
SMBA, Amsterdam
24 November - 3 February 2013
Nubuke Foundation, Accra
A joint curatorial project between Nubuke Foundation and SMBA, Amsterdam witnessing the sharing of ideas between 9 extremely talented artists from the Netherlands and Ghana. Artists will be exploring the centuries old relationship between our two countries using the language of contemporary art to tease out the subleties and nuances of our joint histories.
Final preparations in artist's studios for first exhibition in Amsterdam .
There will be video screenings, talks and exhibitions for the general public.
New Workshop Pavilion at Nubuke Foundation
Our workshop space comes to life!
There are now more possibilities to run more art workshops in our pavilion built within the last month.
Coming soon- Adult workshops in the evenings.
Ongoing- Art Workshops
Children have been discovering their talents in various workshops in the last month. Upcoming workshops- Screenprinting and marbling - a dyeing technique. Call for details.
Summer Shakespeare programme
A diverse group of young(dare I say in Shakepeare's own words- motley crew) children are being literally stretched improving their drama skills whilst preparing for the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. We are now used to their spontaneous singing and laughter.
A welcome diversion from our daily toils!
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Other Events coming up
Eha-Lakasa- Ghana Poetry Group- New Dates!
Eha-Lakasa is a straight talk, street philosophy, spoken poetry and music performances session which happens at the Nubuke Foundation’s East Legon premises.
This community of poets promote and encourages free forms of self expression on the genre. Become a part of the experience.
From June 2012 poetry will be on the last Sunday of the month only.
Next date is 29 July at 6:00pm.
Play: A Midsummer's night dream
27 July 2012
Lincoln Community School @ 6:00pm
11 August 2012
Nubuke Foundation @ 4:00pm
Suggested donation - GHC10
Exhibition:
Sliced from History- Florence Benson Art Collection
September 2012
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Our first ever exhibition of works of a prominent art collector is coming up in September 2012.
Florence Benson has been supporting many artists for over 40 years and what an insight her collection gives us!
It rightly chronicles the history of Ghana's contemporary art practice over this time. Also in her collection are other art forms and works of art from the West Africa region.
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Nubuke Cafe now open!
Fresh fruits juices, herbal teas, baked goods, light bites and seasonal foods at the only Oasis in the city...
Art Focus out now!
Art reviews, commentary on public art and urban spaces, photography, poetry and many more thought provoking topics on contemporary art in Ghana.
Post BECE 3 day workshops.
Weaving your own textiles from yarns
Accesories with beads- earrings, key-rings, necklaces, bracelets
Tie and dye, Marbling, Adire cloths and Screen printing.
Why not take the stress out of your life and combine your birthday parties with a tailor-made workshop? Our cafe can provide all the refreshments.
Nu Reading Club
Children are welcome to our drop-in reading sessions with a choice of books to read from our well stocked library. Monday to Thursday 3pm-4pm.
Art Focus out now!
Art reviews, commentary on public art and urban spaces, photography, poetry and many more thought provoking topics on contemporary art in Ghana.
Giftshop
New stocks coming in everyday! Purses, jewellery, Unique screen-print designed bags.
Other items include postcards, art prints, t-shirts, uniquely designed fabrics, Kente and jewellery.
Art Focus still available at GHC2:00.
Our grounds are available for cultural, creative or artistic events or evening receptions.
Call to discuss your requirements.
Join us on the online community on Facebook for up to date information on our programmes and contribute your views on the forum.
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Nubuke Foundation
7 Adamafio Close , East-Legon, Accra
Near Mensvic Grand Hotel
0277 44 55 96/ 0289 10 21 63/ 0244 61 09 70
Open: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
www.nubukefoundation.org
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