Emerson Art Gallery Opened June 2022

Emerson Art Gallery & Cafe
– Opens to the Public:
(Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm)

The official VIP opening of the art exhibition was held on the 17 June 2022, at The Emerson Gallery.  This spacious and newly created art gallery is housed within one of top boutique hotels in Stone Town, The Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. 

The exhibition and all the paintings are part of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation award for visual arts.

This first exhibition is open for visitors to view, with free entry, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022. 

All the art work displayed in the exhibition will be available for purchase to any art lover.

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

The theme this year of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation award for visual arts is ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’.  All the local participating artists will present their interpretation of Zanzibar’s diverse life and its heritage.

New Emerson Art Gallery in Stone Town

Celebrating Art – Art Exhibition & Artists’ Stories

The Art Exhibition, VIP Official opening was on 17 June 2022.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation thanked all the artists, the Emerson Zanzibar team, judges and of course the Guest of Honour, Minister of Information, culture, youth and sports. Hon. Tabia Maulid Mwita. Also Deputy Principal Secretary Ministry of Information, Culture, youth and sports Mr. Khamis Abdallah Said who both spoke at the event.

The exhibition in the new Emerson Art Gallery & Café can be found by an entrance next to Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel in Stone Town. 

Entrance is free for all visitors from 18 June 2022, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am-6pm until 18 September 2022.

All the artwork will also be available for purchase.

Celebrating Music with Live Performances

On several nights, throughout the ‘Maisha ya Zanzibar’ exhibition, live music will be performed in the Secret Garden at Emerson Spice, as well as in the Tea House Rooftop restaurant at Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel. Numerous talented Zanzibari musicians will perform live, styles varying from traditional Taarab music to original fusion.  Watch our Social Media events for more details

Watch a video that captures the essence of the opening of Emerson Gallery and Art Exhibition 2022.  

Guest of Honour, Minister of Information, culture, youth and sports. Hon. Tabia Maulid Mwita. Also Deputy Principal Secretary Ministry of Information, Culture, youth and sports Mr. Khamis Abdallah Said

Celebrating Local Artists

Artists join Emerson Zanzibar to inspire local creativity

During the worldwide Covid Pandemic, Emerson Zanzibar Hotels started holding art exhibitions in a different way to how they had been done previously. These were curated exhibitions, styled around a live interview with the artist. Everyone was welcomed in Emerson Zanzibar style – from the few, curious tourists to residents, to invited special guests – with fresh hibiscus juice, ginger tea, local snacks and sweets lovingly made by the hotel’s chef.

A group of artists approached Emerson Zanzibar with the request to organise an exhibition with both established and young, upcoming artists – to provide an opportunity for well established artists to share their experiences and for the young a chance to show their work publicly.

The idea grew from visual art, expanding to creativity in music, a special dinner planned to share local creativity in gastronomy and also combined with the regular Emerson Zanzibar Foundation’s award to celebrate Zanzibari film-makers.

Emerson Zanzibar is not just hotels and restaurants; since our doors opened, Emerson Zanzibar has been very closely connected to the creative sector. And so the Visual Arts awards began…’

Maisha Ya Zanzibar

Find out all about the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation events taking place between 16 June to 18 September 2022 on our Social Media

We are on Instagram
We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!

We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation with a variety of events:

⚫ Thursday 25 April 2024 from 16.30 – 18.00
Opening of “10 years Anniversary Art Exhibition” in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery

⚫ Friday 26 April 2024 from 20.00
Live music performance by Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients in Secret Garden, (entrance fee of 10,000 TZS per person goes directly to the musicians)

⚫Saturday 27 April 2024 from 17.00 – 18.00
DCMA Unplugged concert in Hurumzi street

For dinner on Friday night in the Secret Garden, please email: es.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0774 483 483 to make a reservation and purchase your tickets in advance.
For dinner on Saturday in Emerson on Hurumzi in the Tea House restaurant, please email: eh.reception@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp: 0779 854 225

Various workshops aimed at the artists in Zanzibar, which are also take place this weekend. If you would like to attend any of these workshops, please email us at foundation@emersonzanzibar.com, so we can reserve a space for you.

⚫Friday 26 April 2024 16.30 – 18.00
Discussion session for young Zanzibari visual artists: “History and future for Visual Artists in Zanzibar.” In Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 10.00 – 11.00
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award recipients gather to discuss their joint performance and future collaborations in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

⚫Sunday 28 April 2024 11.00 – 12.30
Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation meets Zanzibari film makers with discussion on opportunities for film makers in Zanzibar in Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Art Gallery.

You are all warmly invited to join us in the upcoming events of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation!
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala. 
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu. 
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu. 
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na 
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini. 
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation inaalika watu kuleta maombi yao ya kumpata mtu wa kuratibu, kuandaa na kusisimia shughuli ya kuadhimisha miaka 10 ya tangu kuanzishwa kwa taasisi na uanzishaji wa mfumo wake mpya wa kiutawala.
Uratibu huo utakuwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu tu.
Mtu huyo awe na vigezo vifuatavyo: -Awe na uthubutu, ubunifu.
-Awe mwenye ujuzi wa kutosha kwenye tasnia ya uratibu, utawala na
-Awe na mtandao mkubwa wa watu wa Rika na matabaka tofauti kwenye tasnia za sanaa, na serikalini.
Kwa maelezo zaidi juu ya nafasi hii ya kazi fatilia kupitia mtandao wetu hapa:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

Ikiwa unaamini unakidhi vigezo vilivyotajwa hapo juu tafadhali tutumie email kabla ya tarehe 29 March 2025 na CV yako kwa foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project! 

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role. 

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here: 
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf 

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for someone to run an exciting project!

As Event Coordinator & Admin Support for a period of three months, the organisation of the 10 years anniversary of Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation and the setup of its new administrative system will be the largest part of the activities in this role.

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation is looking for an energetic person from Zanzibar, with great networking, administrative and organisational skills. Please find the description of this role here:
https://emersonzanzibar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Coordinator-Admin-Support-EZF.pdf

If you have demonstrable skills to fulfil these activities, please send an email before 29 March 2024 with your CV to foundation@emersonzanzibar.com
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Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event. 

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association. 

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter 

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist

Don’t miss this great exhibition - still on untill 14th of February in Hifadhi building in Stone Town and is definitely worth seeing.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation supported the opening event.

Hassan Majeshi the artist has an amazing talent and is chairman of the Chawauza artist association.

With thanks to Majeshi Painter @majeshipainter

#zote.sanaa #majeshipainter #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #artgallery #artexhibition #africanart #africanartist
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Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic

Karibuni Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari saa kumi na nusu jioni kwa tukio la Busara Xtra: wanamziki wote wanashriki mbele ya jury wa tuzo la nane wa Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation.
Wote mnakaribishwa kuangalia wanamziki wanashiriki kutoka Zanzibar kwenye tuzo la mwaka 2024 wenye maada: “Moving Diversity”

@emersonzanzibar @emersonzanzibarfoundation @sautizabusara

#szb #szb2024 #sautizabusara #sautizabusara2024 #emersonzanzibar #emersonzanzibarfoundation #emersonmusicawards #emersonmusicawards2024 #africanmusic #zanzibarmusic
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Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni. 
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tumeongeza muda ya kurudisha fomu za kushiriki mpaka tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni !

Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba 0773171920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 24 Januari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni.
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now. 

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

Deadline for returning application forms for Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award extended till 24 January 2024 at 16.30. 🎶

Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. 🎵

Application forms are available from now.

Important dates:
• Apply before Wed 24th of January 2024 at 16.30.
• Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation's 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson's Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi

Calling on Documentary Filmakers

Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation has played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering various artists, including visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

As part of the foundation`s 10 year anniversary celebrations, we seek the services of a skilled documentary filmmaker to create a documentary capturing the essence and achievements of the Emerson Foundation over the decade.

Interested? First please DM (Direct Message) us here (Emerson Zanzibar Emerson`s Zanzibar Foundation ) and we will send you the Terms of Reference guidelines that you will need to read.

Then you should submit your proposals; including concept, budget and timeline according to the Terms of Reference.

Proposals must be submitted by 22nd January 2024 🙏

Contact Information:
For inquiries and proposal submission, please contact
foundation@emersonzanzibar.com or WhatsApp +255773171920

#emersonzanzibar10years #emersonzanzibarsince2014
#africanfilm #africanfilms #africanfilmmaker #zanzibarfilm #ziff #zanzibarinternationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #africanvisualart #africanfilmfestival #visualartawards #ziff #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi
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It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now.  For details call: +255 773 171 920 

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.

It is time for the 8th Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Music Award!
Any Zanzibari duo or trio can participate. Musicians are encouraged to build something together with each other. Work together on a performance that shows diversity, fusion, something different. Not a traditional composition in one particular style of music. Application forms are available from now. For details call: +255 773 171 920

Important dates:
Apply before Wed 17th of January 2024.
Information session is Wed 17th of January 2024 at 16.30
Performance with audience and jury on Thursday the 8th of February 2024 at 16.30.
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Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024. 

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni

Tuzo ya nane ya Muziki za Emerson imewadia!
Wanamuziki wakizanzibari wawili au watatu kuungana na kuweza kushiriki kwenye tuzo ya mwaka 2024.

Wanamuziki wanahimizwa kuungana na kutunga nyimbo kwa pamoja na kila mmoja wao aje na kitu kipya, ushirikiano huo uweze kuleta utofauti na mchanganyiko wa mseto na sio utunzi wa kitamaduni katika mtindo mmoja mahususi wa muziki. Maombi yatafanyika kwa kujaza fomu, ambazo zinapatikana Ofisini kwetu Emerson au piga simu namba +255 773 171 920

Tarehe muhimu:
Tuma fomu za kushiriki kabla ya Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024.

Kikao cha wanamuziki watakaoshiriki ni Jumatano tarehe 17 Januari 2024 saa 10.30
Utendaji na hadhira na jury siku ya Alhamisi tarehe 8 Februari 2024 saa kumi na nusu jioni
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