Zanzibar Visual Arts & Film Awards 2022

The Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation have announced details of two of their prestigious awards for June 2022. 

Firstly the Visual Art Award by local artists will be presented, for the second year running, for the best art work submitted.  All the  art submissions will also be on display at The Emerson’s Foundation Art Gallery, newly created at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel.

In addition Emerson Zanzibar Foundation’s seventh Film Award for the best production by local Zanzibari film makers will be announced during the Zanzibar International Film Festival(ZIFF) in June 2022.

The theme for this year for both awards will be ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ (‘Zanzibar Life’).

‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ (‘Zanzibar Life’).

The theme this year; Maisha ya Zanzibar will help the local artists to present their interpretation of Zanzibar’s diverse life and its heritage.

Likewise the local film-makers will focus on stories about life in Zanzibar. 

Promoting Zanzibari Artists & Film Makers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation for many  years has been a leading organisation honouring local Zanzibari musicians, artists and film makers. They continue to provide active support for talented Zanzibaris, to gain recognition and the opportunities they need and deserve. 

An important core of this collaboration is to promote unity within the artistic community in Zanzibar. All artists who participate share the aim to promote arts in Zanzibar in general and hope that it will be valued more by the wider community. 

Award One: Visual Art Exhibition,
Theme: Maisha ya Zanzibar
Competition:
  • 16th June 2022
  • Private viewing: 17th June 2022
  • Art Exhibition Location: The Emerson’s Foundation Art Gallery, Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. Stone Town
  • Exhibition Official opening: 18th June 2022
  • Exhibition Public view: 18th June – 18th Sept 2022
  • Open times: Monday – Sunday 9am – 4pm
  • All Art work in the exhibition is for sale
  • Award Presentation: 24th June 2022 
Second Award: 7th Emerson Film Award,
Theme: Maisha ya Zanzibar
Competition:
  • 20th – 30th May 2022
  • 26th June 2022, 8pm at Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), Old Fort
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award - Busara Xtra Join us for the 9th Music Award! Live performances of the contestants for the Award 🗓️ Thursday 13 February 2025 16.00 in the band stand in Forodhani Gardens Welcome all! Music Award Ceremony Saturday 15 February 2025 20.30 in the Amphitheatre in the Old Fort Sauti za Busara music festival …. *Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation - Tuzo ya Muziki* Busara Xtra Jiunge nasi kwenye Tuzo ya 9 ya Muziki ya Emerson Foundation! Live performances ya washiriki wa Tuzo Alhamisi 13 Februari 2025 Saa 10 jioni - Bustani za Forodhani - Band Stand Karibuni Wote! Sherehe ya Tuzo ya Muziki Jumamosi 15 Februari 2025 Saa 2.30 usiku - Amphitheatre Ngome Kongwe Tamasha la Sauti za Busara @emersonzanzibarfoundation @emersonzanzibar @sautizabusara

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award - Busara Xtra

Join us for the 9th Music Award!

Live performances of the contestants for the Award

🗓️ Thursday 13 February 2025
16.00 in the band stand in Forodhani Gardens

Welcome all!

Music Award Ceremony
Saturday 15 February 2025
20.30 in the Amphitheatre in the Old Fort
Sauti za Busara music festival

….

*Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation - Tuzo ya Muziki*
Busara Xtra

Jiunge nasi kwenye Tuzo ya 9 ya Muziki ya Emerson Foundation!

Live performances ya washiriki wa Tuzo
Alhamisi 13 Februari 2025
Saa 10 jioni - Bustani za Forodhani - Band Stand
Karibuni Wote!

Sherehe ya Tuzo ya Muziki
Jumamosi 15 Februari 2025
Saa 2.30 usiku - Amphitheatre Ngome Kongwe
Tamasha la Sauti za Busara

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Experience "HomeComing" by Othman Ali at Emersons Zanzibar Gallery

Join us for the upcoming exhibition "HomeComing" by renowned artist Othman Ali at the Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery from January 23 to February 16, 2025. This marks Othman’s first exhibition in Zanzibar, where his vibrant, multi-layered artworks will take center stage.

Drawing on his diverse background, Othman Ali blends Zanzibari, Arab, European, and US influences, creating dynamic works that are rich in color, texture, and cultural storytelling.

Opening Date: January 23, 2025
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Duration: Until February 16, 2025

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Experience "HomeComing" by Othman Ali at Emersons Zanzibar Gallery Join us for the upcoming exhibition "HomeComing" by renowned artist Othman Ali at the Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery from January 23 to February 16, 2025. This marks Othman’s first exhibition in Zanzibar, where his vibrant, multi-layered artworks will take center stage. Drawing on his diverse background, Othman Ali blends Zanzibari, Arab, European, and US influences, creating dynamic works that are rich in color, texture, and cultural storytelling. Opening Date: January 23, 2025 📍Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery Duration: Until February 16, 2025 Be part of this unforgettable cultural celebration! #OthmanAli #HomeComingExhibition #ZanzibarArt #ContemporaryArt

Experience "HomeComing" by Othman Ali at Emersons Zanzibar Gallery

Join us for the upcoming exhibition "HomeComing" by renowned artist Othman Ali at the Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery from January 23 to February 16, 2025. This marks Othman’s first exhibition in Zanzibar, where his vibrant, multi-layered artworks will take center stage.

Drawing on his diverse background, Othman Ali blends Zanzibari, Arab, European, and US influences, creating dynamic works that are rich in color, texture, and cultural storytelling.

Opening Date: January 23, 2025
📍Emersons Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery
Duration: Until February 16, 2025

Be part of this unforgettable cultural celebration!

#OthmanAli #HomeComingExhibition #ZanzibarArt #ContemporaryArt ...

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