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Nubuke Foundation- supporting the arts for 6 years.
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News and Events
Up Coming Events
Symposium: Across The Board:'Institutional Building'
Sponsored by Guaranty Trust plc
21-23 February 2013
Nubuke Foundation, Dei Centre
Tate Modern will collaborate with with Nubuke Foundation, Dei Centre and Art in Social Structures
to host a three-day event interrogating one of the most critical aspects of art as engine for
social transformation: institutional building.
The symposium will be held at the Nubuke Foundation, Dei Centre and the National Museum of Ghana.
Exhibition: We are Africa
1-31 March 2013
Nubuke Foundation, other venues in the city of Accra
[A multi disciplinary collaborative, exhibitions, performances, workshops, panel discussions and food fest]
Celebrating the 56th aniversary of Ghana's independence. This exhibition brings together
eight Contemporary Ghanaian artists who will explore the meaning of our independence from the perspective of other African countries.
There will be performances, installations, talks and art workshops during the month of March.
Look out for events in the city throughout the month of March.
Don't miss the food fest. Sample foods of Africa like akple,ugali, gari, atseke, yaka yake,abolo,couscous on 6 March 2013.
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Upcoming Events elsewhere
Art Dubai Fair
19-23 March 2013
Art Dubai is the leading international fair in the Middle East and South Asia.
Art Dubai is committed to creating a platform whereby the world’s most influential galleries come
together and engage with the booming regional art scene.
Nubuke Foundation joins 4 other galleries from West Africa in the Marker Fair- the curated stands
at Art Dubai 2013.
This year's theme looks at 'Cities in Transition' and explores the changing nature of cities through the works of artists.
The Marker concept is being curated by Bisi Silva, director of CCA, Lagos.
TALK PARTY
Eha-Lakasa- Ghana Poetry Group is 5 years in 2013.
This community of poets promote and encourages free forms of self expression on the genre.
Slam poets, performance artists, theatre groups, local musicians,
and basically anyone with an artistic bone in their body are invited to the first session this year.
We will also be hosting a small 'zine' fair for all those budding artists and graphic designers.
Become a part of the experience.
Next talk party is at 5.30pm till 7.30pm on 24 February.
Art Workshops! Saturday 10:00-12:00
Next workshop: Weaving
Saturday,16 February
Call for more information.
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! Exciting jewellery from Teye Huagie's Collection.
Also on sale are 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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