Deadline: 30 November 2017
The National Arts Council is seeking nominations for its National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) to recognise outstanding talent and excellence in the different fields of Zimbabwean art and culture.
The National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) is the premier award given by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) in recognition of outstanding achievements in the arts and culture. The inaugural NAMA was held in February 2002 honouring artists who excelled in 2001. Since then, NAMA award ceremonies have been held in February of each year to recognise artists who would have excelled in the previous year.
Objectives
- Inspire Zimbabwean artists to strive for higher and original forms of artistic achievement and excellence.
- Provide opportunity for the publicity and marketing of the arts locally and internationally.
- Encourage and attract more players to join the arts and culture sector.
- Confirm the arts and cultural industries as capable of improving the status and quality of life of practitioners.
- Increase the appreciation, consumption and enjoyment of Zimbabwean art locally and internationally.
Eligibility Criteria
- All Zimbabwean artists from any of the artistic disciplines and categories who would have excelled in a particular year are eligible for selection.
- Zimbabwean residents are also free to submit their entries.
How to Apply
- Entry forms can be obtained from NACZ offices, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, registered arts associations and organizations in Zimbabwe.
- Individuals, associations and organizations that have in-depth knowledge of the artists whom they think produced quality and outstanding work during the year under review can fill-in the forms giving the particulars of the artists or groups entered.
Eligible Country: Zimbabwe
For more information, please visit National Arts Merit Awards.