… The annual exhibition presents the output of Windhoek’s College of the Arts students and is on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia. …
‘Art Splash’ Explores Identity and HeritageNamibia Minute.
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National Art Gallery of Namibia
Also known as: National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek · NAGN
National Art Gallery of Namibia — hosts exhibitions of contemporary and graduate artwork, along with displays of children's art and collaborative works by visual artists.
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… This Saturday from 09h00, Kaleidoscope Creations Namibia and the National Art Gallery of Namibia are hosting a free string puppet-making workshop using recycled materials for attendees aged 12 to 17. …
Your next few weeks in events- February 2026
… The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting ‘Togetherness’, a special display of children’s artwork by Kaleidoscope Creations Namibia in its Upper Gallery from 18h00. …
Marching Ahead With This Week’s Events… On Saturdays, you can visit the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek from 09h00 to 14h00, The Project Room between 10h00 and 13h00 and Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie is open from 09h00 to 13h00. …
Five Easy Valentine’s Day Dates… Currently on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, the exhibition presents the work of Unam’s visual arts department’s final-year students and marks their entry to the professional art world. …
Mothers’ Light Shines at Unam Exhibition“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” – Leonardo da Vinci With only a few days left to view the joint exhibition ‘Art as Poetry’ at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), art lovers have a last opportunity t …
Last Chance to view ‘Art as Poetry’ at NAGN- December 2025
… The book, published by Steidl, is available at The Book Den, the Namibian Arts Association, The Project Room and the National Art Gallery of Namibia. …
Stocking Stuffers for Local Literature Lovers- November 2025
… It’s the beginning of October and ‘Faces that Refuse to Fade’, Mukwendje’s first solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), adorns the walls and the place is full to bursting. …
Mukwendje’s First National Gallery Solo Soars- July 2025
… The bilateral residency programme aims to promote long-term cultural exchange between Namibia and Baden-Württemberg and is supported by the National Art Gallery of Namibia and Goethe-Institut Namibia. …
Opportunities for local creatives- May 2025
… From students making their National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) debut to veteran artists Andrew van Wyk and Pieter Basson offering retrospectives and novel explorations, art enthusiasts are invited to come in from the cold to consider some of the city’s newest and celebrated ar …
Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran Art
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Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage
The News
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
Why it matters
Windhoek College of the Arts exhibition explores cultural identity and heritage preservation as Namibian society navigates tradition and modernity.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
Coming weeks offer markets, runs, music and creative workshops
Namibia's event calendar features live music, rooftop jazz in Windhoek, community markets, marathon runs, acting workshops in Swakopmund, puppet-making sessions, and the start of Windhoek Karneval season, with activities ranging from free to N$600.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Windhoek events guide: dance, fashion, workshops this week
The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Namibia-Japan dance exchange tonight, while the National Art Gallery displays children's artwork until April. The weekend features an Easter night market, a 5km–20km night race, and a children's Disney-themed fashion show at Wanderers sport grounds.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 February
Five affordable Valentine's Day date ideas for Namibians
The Namibian suggests five low-pressure date options for Valentine's Day: making a shared playlist, painting together over wine, cooking an intimate meal at home, visiting a local art gallery, or simply resting together as a couple. The piece notes that Saturday Valentine's Day dates offer more time for celebration without the constraint of work hours.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Unam graduates explore motherhood and trauma through art
The University of Namibia's 2025 visual arts graduate exhibition, on display at the National Art Gallery of Namibia until 14 February, features work by six final-year students centred on motherhood, personal trauma and Namibian cultural heritage. Key installations include textiles honouring childbirth and motherhood, masks reflecting illness and resilience, and works engaging with the Herero and Nama genocide and indigenous cultural practices.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
Final days to experience 'Art as Poetry' at NAGN
The National Art Gallery of Namibia's joint exhibition 'Art as Poetry', featuring works by André du Pisani and Helen Vale, closes on 5 February. The exhibition brings together approximately 50 artworks in various media, including painting, sculpture, pottery and found objects collected over 34 years, exploring how visual art conveys meaning through colour, texture, rhythm and form.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →