NACN GRANTS RESULTS CYCLE THREE (3)

31 OCTOBER 2024

In a year marked by growing artistic innovation and resilience, the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) is thrilled to announce the latest achievements in its grant-funding programme.

The Cycle 3 grant disbursement, totaling N$673,552.00, will support twenty-four (24) diverse creative projects. This allocation reaffirms NACN’s strategic commitment to nurturing an inclusive arts ecosystem that not only enriches the cultural sector but also contributes meaningfully to its creative economy. The NACN funds projects across a spectrum of disciplines, including Craft, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Multidiscipline, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

Eligibility for Cycle 3 required alignment with at least one of six key focus areas that address critical social and cultural themes, including:

1. Social protection and research.
2. Unearthing marginalized and indigenous arts in rural areas.
3. Addressing social issues such as unemployment and gender-based violence.
4. Supporting the involvement of women, youth, and people living with disabilities.
5. Creation of new works through digital media.
6. Capacity building and arts entrepreneurship.

Following a rigorous selection process from 143 applications, the twenty-four funded projects in Cycle 3 are poised to drive transformative change within their communities, providing innovative solutions and creative outlets for addressing social challenges.

The announcement of Cycle 3 follows two impactful rounds earlier this year: Cycle 1, which awarded N$615,206.50 across sixteen (16) projects, and Cycle 2, with N$521,624.30 supporting fifteen (15) initiatives.

As the NACN continues its grant programme, it encourages Namibia’s artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations to explore future funding opportunities, reinforcing the arts as an essential force for social, cultural, and economic progress. Find the approved applications below:

National Arts Council of Namibia
Unlocking the creative potential of the Nation

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Registration Number	Name Of Applicant	Discipline	Region	Town
1. 24/25/C3/033	Multicultural Arts Group	Multi-Disciplinary Arts	Khomas	Windhoek
2. 24/25/C3/052	Boas Munalye	Literature	Oshana	Ongwediva
3. 24/25/C3/006	Ileni Pamwe	Visual Arts	Khomas	Windhoek
4. 24/25/C3/093	Nou G. Sebedeus	Visual Arts	Khomas	Windhoek
5. 24/25/C3/134	Mathew Mundjembo	Visual Arts	Oshikoto	Omuthiya
6. 24/25/C3/133	Shiyuma Shiwa Skills Sharing	Visual Arts	Oshikoto	Oniipa
7. 24/25/C3/142	Wadis Drama Club	Theatre	Hardap	Rehoboth
8. 24/25/C3/094	Tuhafeni Shitenda	Crafts	Oshana	Omapopo
9. 24/25/C3/051	Ester Nuusiku	Crafts	Khomas	Windhoek
10. 24/25/C3/063	Paulus M. Kambinda	Crafts	Kavango West	Nkurenkuru
11. 24/25/C3/062	Kanuni Haruwodi Cultural Group CC	Crafts	Kavango West	Nkurenkuru
12. 24/25/C3/019	Rutu W. Rukano	Crafts	Kavango West	Nkurenkuru
13. 24/25/C3/070	Dibasen	Crafts	Kunene	Khorixas
14. 24/25/C3/078	Godfriede O. Katuutja	Crafts	Otjozondjupa	Okakarara
15. 24/25/C3/109	Annastasia Aindongo	Crafts	Omusati	Outapi
16. 24/25/C3/007	Namupala Taladjona	Fashion Design	Khomas	Windhoek
17. 24/25/C3/126	Violine Kuhanga	Fashion Design	Hardap	Mariental
18. 24/25/C3/061	Ngaupuee A. Tjimuine	Fashion Design	Kunene	Opuwo
19. 24/25/C3/054	Extreme Conference	Music	Junene	Khorixas
20. 24/25/C3/047	Okombahe Creative Festival	Music	Erongo	Okombahe
21. 24/25/C3/097	Keei Kaukotora	Fashion	Kunene	Opuwo
22. 24/25/C3/039	Commedia Dell Nam	Theatre	Khomas	Windhoek
23. 24/25/C3/034	Namibia Association with Disabilities	Multi-Disciplinary Arts	Khomas	Windhoek
24. 24/25/C3/059	Sir Elias	Music	Kunene	Outjo

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The National Arts Fund is a state programme established by the government, with a mission to advance Namibian contemporary and traditional arts, with an emphasis on artistically underserved communities. The Fund was established through the National Arts Fund Act, (No. 1 of 2005) (NAF). The NAF is governed by the NACN.

The NACN is committed towards the provision of arts and culture project-specific grants. Building the capacity of experts and a network of qualified professional artists and artisans is essential to the mandate of the NACN to support the growth of the creative cultural industries of Namibia.

For information, contact:
Ms. Gretta Gaspar
Administrator
National Arts Council of Namibia
Tel: +264 (61) 293 3311
Cell / WhatsApp: +264 81 145 0641
Email: artscouncilnamibia@gmail.com

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