Namibian Arts Association

Also known as: NAA · Namibian Arts Association (NAA)

Namibian Arts Association — organization hosting exhibitions and launching artist development programmes with N$374,760 funding to support contemporary visual artists.

2022-10-072026-07-19

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July 2026
12 JulInformanté
Namibian Arts Association launched Artist Development Programme with N$374,760 funding
Source
“the Namibian Arts Association (NAA) last week launched an Artist Development Programme (ADP), with funding of N$374,760.00, which will kickstart a pilot programme that will see the funding of artists for their various projects.”
Namibia Arts Association launches Artist Development Programme with over N$300k grant
11 JulThe Namibian
Namibian Arts Association is displaying Nambinga's 'The Spirit of Africa' exhibition
Source
“Nambinga's abstract, atmospheric acrylic paintings are currently on display at the Namibian Arts Association.”
Nambinga Paints The Spirit Of Africa
March 2026
24 MarThe Namibian
Namibian Arts Association is currently displaying 'Canvas of Namibia' exhibition
Source
“The exhibition is currently on display at Windhoek's Namibian Arts Association (NAA) and is the fruit of a call-out inviting the public to submit artworks and items that resonate with the theme of Namibian independence.”
‘Canvas of Namibia’ celebrates independence through art
4 MarThe Namibian
The Namibian Arts Association (NAA) is planning a Namibian Independence exhibition
Source
“The Namibian Arts Association (NAA) is planning a Namibian Independence exhibition and invites professional artists, emerging creatives and community members to submit artworks and visual representations which reflect what independence means to them.”
Local creatives urged to submit work

Culture

Bastille Day celebration at French ambassador's residence in Windhoek

The News

A writer reflects on Windhoek's cultural calendar, highlighting the annual Bastille Day garden party at the French ambassador's house, where short speeches, quality charcuterie, and champagne celebrate 14 July and France's art de vivre. The article notes that Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a key event of the French Revolution that ended the French monarchy.

18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Bastille Day celebration at French ambassador's residence in Windhoek
A writer reflects on Windhoek's cultural calendar, highlighting the annual Bastille Day garden party at the French ambassador's house, where short speeches, quality charcuterie, and champagne celebrate 14 July and France's art de vivre. The article notes that Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a key event of the French Revolution that ended the French monarchy.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 July

Namibian Arts Association launches artist development programme
The Namibian Arts Association launched an Artist Development Programme with funding of N$374,760.00 to support artists' projects, alongside a revamped website featuring a directory of contemporary visual artists and a digitised archive of works dating back to 1948.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 11 July

Namibian artist Nambinga returns with solo exhibition after eighteen years
Frans Nambinga, who last held a solo show in 2008, is currently displaying abstract acrylic paintings inspired by African wisdom, culture and peoples at the Namibian Arts Association. The artist credits his long absence from solo exhibitions to fully booked galleries and time spent working as a DJ and running an arts training school in Katutura.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 March

Canvas of Namibia exhibition honours independence through art
The 'Canvas of Namibia' exhibition at Windhoek's Namibian Arts Association features 23 artists and personal items including Hendrik Witbooi portraits, a military helmet and memorabilia from the liberation struggle, celebrating Namibian independence while addressing contemporary issues like corruption and township life.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

National Arts Council, NAA, and FNCC open applications for creatives
Three opportunities are available for Namibian artists and creatives: the National Arts Council invites applications for funding across mediums and disciplines, the Namibian Arts Association seeks submissions for an independence exhibition reflecting heritage and identity, and the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre welcomes emerging artists to exhibit at a group show.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →