NACN disburses next round of grants

Gerine Hoff
    - 2023-09-01 09:45:00
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) announced the second cycle of grant application results for 2023, with 19 successful applicants valued at N$531,561.82.
As an organisation dedicated to supporting artists and their creative endeavours, the NACN recognises the vital role artists play in shaping culture and society. However, it acknowledges that artists often face challenges due to limited funding and resources.
The beneficiaries are as follows:
Khomas: Luktos Investment; The Search; Andreas Bishop Etuna Elifas; Suzy Music Production; Wayne Angy Goliath; Michelle Goliath; and Start Art Gallery.
Ohangwena: Laimi Ndapunikwa; and E-Tunga Studio.
Kavango-East: Chali Shendrick; Lahiah Musimani; Johannes Lukuwa Dikuwa; Euphemia Wayera Kayeru; Karoma Nangura Karomo; Paulus Simaho Kanyanga; Inocencia Ruve Mulimbara; Kristina Shitoka Ndimbi; and Leontine Kanengu Shinkanda.
Erongo: KI Matheus Boutique CC
The grants will be disbursed in quarterly instalments, allowing artists to have a steady stream of income throughout the project's duration, rather than receiving a lump sum upfront.
The NACN funds projects across various disciplines that are aligned to its mandate.
Applicants can apply for funding during the next cycle, in the following disciplines: craft, dance, literature, multidiscipline, music, theatre, and visual arts.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate that their projects will address at least one of the following critical focus areas: • Social protection and research • Unearthing marginalised and indigenous arts in rural areas • Addressing social ills such as unemployment and gender-based violence • Supporting the involvement of women, youth employment opportunities, and people living with disabilities • Creation of new works through digital media • Capacity building and arts entrepreneurship.
By incorporating these focus areas, the NACN aims to foster a diverse and inclusive artistic landscape that tackles societal challenges and promotes growth within the arts sector.