Emerson Zanzibar Visual Arts Awards 2023

Hadithi ya Bibi (Grandmother’s Story)

The Art Exhibition “Hadithi ya Bibi” is officially opened.

All this year’s participating artists are between 18 and 35 years old and their artworks all follow their interpretation of the theme of the exhibition. This year’s theme is ‘Grandmother’s Story’.  Through this exhibition the new generation is connecting to the older history.

On the 8th of December the annual Art Award will be presented to one of the participating artists. You are welcome to this event from 4pm in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Art Gallery by Emerson on Hurumzi hotel.

Curious about the artworks? Do come over for the exhibition daily between 10.00 and 18.00 and the artworks will be on display until the 7th of January 2024.

If you would like to see all the artists involved in this year’s Art Award and Exhibition download the full list here.

Participating Artists 2023

In November 2023, Emerson Zanzibar Foundation put out a call for all artists to participate in this joint exhibition. To celebrate local art and culture, the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation launched its 3rd Visual Arts Award, with the winner announced and award presentation in the week of the exhibition. Currently around a dozen artists are participating in the exhibition and prestigious award.

The Art Exhibition is at the Gallery in Emerson on Hurumzi – December 2023-January 2024

How this online gallery works:

  • To view each artist and bio just click on the Artist’s image.  
  • Swipe right to see the next artist in alphabetical order.
  • You can share each of the images to social media, if you wish.

The Particpants 2023

This year all participating artists were between 18 and 35 years old and their artworks follow their interpretation of the theme of the exhibition. Through this exhibition the new generation is connecting to the older local history. See the video of the participants.  With thanks to the movie producer: Merete Stubhaug.

The 3rd Art Award Exhibition officially opened

Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”.

Thank you Salma Adym for hosting and MCing.  Thanks to the trustees for their attendance and supportive words, and thanks to the guest of honor, Dr Omar of the Baraza la Sanaa, who promised to arrange certificates for all participants for their participation in the exhibition and for registering the artists for free.

Thanks also to the first buyers, one artwork by Suzana was sold already!

All participating artists are between 18 and 35 years old and their artworks all follow their interpretation of the theme of the exhibition. Through this exhibition the new generation is connecting to the older history.

The Awards 2023

On the 8th of December the annual Art Award was presented by Dr Omar of BASSFU in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Art Gallery by Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel.

Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”. Rogoo was runner up with his artwork Strong Woman. The people’s choice award went to Camii (Samira Said Ail) for the artwork Beauty of Jang’ombe.

A Year since the Emerson Zanzibar Art Gallery Opened

Celebrating Art – Art Exhibition & Artists’ Stories

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation believes passionately in promoting and preserving the local culture of Zanzibar, in visual art, musical art, film and literacy.

Emerson Zanzibar 3rd Art Award

On the 8th of December the annual Art Award will be presented to one of the participating artists. You are welcome to this event from 4pm in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Art Gallery by Emerson on Hurumzi hotel.

Curious about the artworks? Do come over for the exhibition daily between 10.00 and 18.00 and the artworks will be on display until the 7th of January 2024.

Emerson Zanzibar Foundation 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…’ 

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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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We are happy to announce that The Emerson Zanzibar Art Exhibition “Hadithi ya Bibi” will be extended with one more week, until Sunday the 14th of January. 

On display will be all the artworks from the participants.  20-year-old Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”. Come see it!

After this exhibition has finished, there will be a new limited exhibition where we are welcoming the young artist Rogoo to show his art. He was the runner up in this year's Visual Art Award. In addition there will also be artworks from the people's choice award winner, the talented artist Camii. 

All the artworks from both exhibitions are for sale.

#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #interiordesign #londonart #artgallery #emersonartgallery

We are happy to announce that The Emerson Zanzibar Art Exhibition “Hadithi ya Bibi” will be extended with one more week, until Sunday the 14th of January.

On display will be all the artworks from the participants. 20-year-old Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”. Come see it!

After this exhibition has finished, there will be a new limited exhibition where we are welcoming the young artist Rogoo to show his art. He was the runner up in this year`s Visual Art Award. In addition there will also be artworks from the people`s choice award winner, the talented artist Camii.

All the artworks from both exhibitions are for sale.

#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #interiordesign #londonart #artgallery #emersonartgallery
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The Emerson Zanzibar Art Award 2023 & Exhibition “Hadithi ya Bibi” is officially opened. 

All participating artists are between 18 and 35 years old and their artworks follow their interpretation of the theme of the exhibition. Through this exhibition the new generation is connecting to the older local history. 

On the 8th of December the annual Art Award was presented by Dr Omar of BASSFU in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Art Gallery by Emerson on Hurumzi hotel. 

Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”. Rogoo was runner up with his artwork Strong Woman. The people’s choice award went to Camii (Samira Said Ail) for the artwork Beauty of Jang’ombe.

Curious about the artworks? Do come over for the exhibition daily between 10.00 and 18.00 and the artworks will be on display until the 7th of January 2024.

With thanks to the movie producer: Merete Stubhaug @meretestubhaug 

#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #interiordesign #londonart #artgallery #emersonartgallery

The Emerson Zanzibar Art Award 2023 & Exhibition “Hadithi ya Bibi” is officially opened.

All participating artists are between 18 and 35 years old and their artworks follow their interpretation of the theme of the exhibition. Through this exhibition the new generation is connecting to the older local history.

On the 8th of December the annual Art Award was presented by Dr Omar of BASSFU in the Emerson’s Zanzibar Art Gallery by Emerson on Hurumzi hotel.

Yussuf received the award for his artwork “Jiko La Zamani”. Rogoo was runner up with his artwork Strong Woman. The people’s choice award went to Camii (Samira Said Ail) for the artwork Beauty of Jang’ombe.

Curious about the artworks? Do come over for the exhibition daily between 10.00 and 18.00 and the artworks will be on display until the 7th of January 2024.

With thanks to the movie producer: Merete Stubhaug @meretestubhaug

#africanart #africanartist #zanzibarart #zanzibarartist #africanvisualart #zanzibarvisualart #visualartawards #zanzibarartists #zanzibarmasterclass #maishayazanzibar #africanvisualart #visualartawards #emersonzanzibar #emersonspice #emersononhurumzi #emersonartgallery #africanvisualart #interiordesign #londonart #artgallery #emersonartgallery
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