Nubuke Foundation
12 years and more in support of the arts in Ghana
Issue 1 - February 2018

 
Blog
Blog
New Dawn 

        
Nubuke foundation introduces our new blog site "New Dawn" which features articles on the arts,urban design,music,film and elements of the creative economy in Ghana.
Subscribe to "New Dawn" HERE.

 
 
 
Upcoming Event...
Event
Artist & Curator Talk
In Pokua's Place
Nubuke Foundation
10 February 18
5:00 pm
 
                     
Join Nubuke Foundation’s current exhibiting artist Gideon Appah as he reflects on his grandmother as inspiration,his process and the enthusiastic reception of his first solo exhibition. Hosted by exhibition curator -Bianca Manu.
 
 
 
Ongoing exhibition...
Exhibition
Gideon Appah
In Pokua's Place
Main Gallery @ Nubuke Foundation
till 2  April 18
                    
Gideon Appah's exhibition "In Pokua's Place" still ongoing. His exhibition is a personal tribute to his late grandmother. His meditation on family life is relatable,intimate and enchanting.
 
 
 
Upcoming events elsewhere
African Perspective : Nairobi Half Life
Goethe Institut @6:30pm 
1 February 2018
Admission is free!
 
                                 
 
NAIROBI HALF LIFE is the story of the young, aspiring actor Mwas from rural Kenya who dreams of success in the big city. In order to make this dream come true, Mwas sets off for Nairobi, the city of endless opportunities.
 
 
 
Ongoing exhibition elsewhere...
Exhibition
Akԑ yaaa heko//One does not take it anywhere
Gallery 1957
Ongoing till 10 February 2018
           
 
A collaborative project between renowned fantasy coffin maker, Paa Joe and performance artist, Elisabeth Efua Sutherland. Paa Joe explores specific funeral practices of the country’s Ga and Fante communities – coastal societies to which both artists belong.
This exhibition focuses on the fictional passing of a young girl.

 
 
Ongoing events elsewhere
Goethe's Abansuro "An unplugged night with Eli art "
Goethe Institut @7:00pm - 8:00pm
7 February 2018
Admittance is free
 
 
Afro Soul singer, songwriter, composer and poet Eli A, will perform at “Goethe Abansuro”, which takes place within the premises of the Goethe-Institut in Accra. Every first Wednesday of each month young artists will be provided a platform to showcase their artistic creations to an open-minded audience on the unique terrace of the Goethe-Institut in Accra.

 
 
 
Artists' information-prizes, residencies and workshops...
BARCLAYS L'ATELIER 2018
Open call for artists.
Currently Open till 27th April 2018.
 
Click HERE and visit our website and apply.
 
THE LAST IMAGE SHOW
Open call for artists.
Currently Open till 23rd March 2018.
 
Click HERE and visit our website and apply.
 
INTERNATIONAL IMAGE FESTIVAL
Open call for artists.
Currently Open till 3rd February 2018.
 
Click HERE and visit our website and apply.

 
  Visit Arts Collaboratory website for information from the 24 other arts institutions in the AC network.  
 
NU GALLERY
Rings and Things!

The Gift Shop is now relocated inside the Nu Gallery.
Immerse yourself in the only
best-selling photographic book on Ghana- Ghana A Portrait.
 
Available in Nubuke Foundation giftshop.
Other stockists including Sedco and Wild Gecko...
 
NEW!
CLICK HERE TO SEE ART WORKS AT NU GALLERY.
 

 

 
  • The library is stocked with Art books and journals and a selection of children's books.
  • Our grounds are available for cultural events or other private receptions.

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Lome Close , East-Legon, Accra
Near Mensvic Grand Hotel
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         Sunday 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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