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News and Events
Exhibition
Africalls?
2 October - 13 November 2011
Don't miss the opportunity to view the Africalls? exhibition during its last week.
Documentary screenings from 7 artistic producers from the African continent. Artists-Lolo Yeleko, Marilyn D'ouala Bell, Mamadou Gomis, Mastio Mosquito, Jorge Dias, Myriam Mihindou and Kwani from Cape Town, Douala, Dakar, Luanda, Maputo, Rabat and Nairobi respectively giving us an insight into their cities and their creative souls.
Sponsored by the Embassy of Spain.
'Munyu'
World Bank offices, Accra
26 October - 26 November 2011
Group exhibition
It's not all about number-crunching and mega reports it seems. How refreshing!
Young artists in 'discussion' with their works in the world bank offices.
Events coming up at Nubuke
Hand Woven Textile Exhibition
Tsiame Weavers
26 November 2011 - 26 February 2012
Opening 26 November 2011 at 10:30am
We are proud to celebrate the fruits of our collaborative project with the people of Tsiame with an exhibition of exciting and innovative Kente designs. Come and learn the history of weaving as passed down generations through oral traditions. Meet some families, patrons and master weavers who are custodians of Kente traditions of Tsiame.
There will be documentary screenings and workshops tailored for children. A day for all the family.
Come let's support our heritage.
Art Talk
27 November 2011 at 5:30pm
Sami Bentil will be engaging with the audience of artists, art lovers, students and anyone interested in discussing issues in the arts during the last Art Talk for the year.
A fantastic opportunity to meet with Sami whose exhibition is currently showing at the Artists Alliance gallery.
Art Talk is a platform for encouraging debates and dialogues on the visual art scene in Ghana.
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other events Elsewhere
Exhibition
'The song remains the same'
Artists Alliance, Accra
Art lovers, patrons, supporters of the arts and students from Tema International School were at the opening exhibition of recent works by Wiz Kudowor and Sami Bentil.
Multimedia Exhibition
National Museum, Accra
3 November - 31 December
A multi media exhibition opens celebrating music legends of the 20th century, including Fela and Ebo Taylor and others. This coincided with the launch of High Vibes Festival at the museum sculpture garden. Several music acts will continue in the city of Accra till end of November.
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.
Ghana Poetry Group
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.
Upcoming dates 6 ,20 November and 4,18 December 2011 at 6:00pm
Christmas and Holiday Workshops
Look out for details of Christmas workshops coming up on Saturdays and on weekdays.
Chunky and Zigzag Necklaces, paper prints of your own gift wrap paper, textile weaving, Christmas cards and decorations, gift boxes and many more glitter glitter!
As always our current workshops are on beading, weaving, drawing, screenprinting and tie and dye making.
Do call for more details.
Nu Reading Club
A large variety of books from our well stocked library.
Monday to Thursday 3pm-4pm.
Do you have an hour to spare in the afternoons?
We would welcome your support.
Join us on the online community on Facebook for up to date information on our programmes and contribute your views on the forum.
Bookshop
Get the latest edition of Art Focus and keep abreast with news, views and events in the Arts.
Priced at an affordable GHC2.00.
Other items include postcards, art prints, t-shirts, uniquely designed fabrics and jewellery.
Opening soon!
Nubuke Cafe at the only Oasis in the city.
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 daily: Monday – Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
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