Welcome TO
MAZI
Art & Culture
We exist to foster connections between art and nature - allowing the natural environment to inspire creativity, and promote conservation and cultural preservation.
Our art and culture values
As an Artists’ center (innovative and creative) we create a conducive environment for artists to reach their full potential.. through togetherness and sharing with the culture and traditions of Tanzania that is embedded in nature
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Vision
To foster creativity through human connection of art & culture with nature in Tanzania and beyond/ communities.
Mission
To engage art & cultural practitioners through an exchange program that will increase the value and appreciation of indigenous art & culture with nature.
Mentorship and skills development workshop
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Engaging art & cultural practitioners through an exchange program that will increase the value and appreciation of indigenous art & culture with nature.
Curating and Managing artist
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Organizing art events such as art exhibitions and music festival including open dialogues in promoting and protecting artists’ works.
Research and Residency.
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With MAZI residency we offer artistic residency that will strengthen artist work in research to support artists’ work progress
Artist Membership
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We offer individual and shared production studios, mentorship, opportunities for learning and marketing, collaboration with artists in residence within and outside Tanzania and beyond the borders.
Photo, Sound and Film Documentation
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We arrange expeditions with artists to document stories using various mediums focusing on capturing the experiences of communities living near nature reserves and natural environments.Â
In partnership With:
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Artists
MAZI Residency
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