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National Arts Council of Namibia

National Arts Council of Namibia — manages the National Arts Fund and awards grants and bursaries to creative projects and arts students across Namibia, supporting the sector's development under the sixth National Development Plan.

2021-09-172026-06-25
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  1. March 2024

  2. The Namibian

    National Arts Council of Namibia has been a crucial supporter of Suzy Eises's show and music project

    Source

    “"The National Arts Council of Namibia has been a crucial supporter.”

    Suzy Eises Live at NTN on Saturday
  3. March 2022

  4. The Namibian

    National Arts Council of Namibia donated instruments to HOTA

    Source

    “Werah Café Theatre benefited from the instruments that were donated to HOTA by the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN), and these are the instruments that they have been using when hosting their events.”

    Werah Café Theatre A Creative Hub for Independent Artists

  5. The Namibian

    National Arts Council of Namibia donated instruments to HOTA

    Source

    “Werah Café Theatre benefited from the instruments that were donated to HOTA by the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN), and these are the instruments that they have been using when hosting their events.”

    Werah Café Theatre A Creative Hub for Independent Artists
  6. February 2022

  7. The Namibian

    The National Arts Council of Namibia is established through the National Arts Fund Act of 2005

    Source

    “The National Arts Council of Namibia is established through the National Arts Fund Act of 2005, which makes provision for the establishment of a council to act as an advisory body to the fund.”

    Hunt On For New Arts Council

  8. The Namibian

    The National Arts Council of Namibia has come under increased fire for alleged corruption, fraud and maladministration

    Source

    “The current council has come under increased fire for alleged corruption, fraud and maladministration after one of its councillors blew the whistle on alleged malpractices.”

    Hunt On For New Arts Council
  9. September 2021

  10. The Namibian

    National Arts Council of Namibia received adverse opinion from auditor general for using inappropriate financial framework

    Source

    “The auditor general gave the NACN an adverse opinion based on the fact that it has used an inappropriate financial framework and that its financial statements did not conform to the used standards.”

    Arts Council Gets First Audit in Nine Years
Culture

Arts council chief targets doubling creative sector GDP share

The News

Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to increase the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% under the sixth National Development Plan, citing improvements in the industry's coordination and citing 327 local film productions between 2022 and 2024 that generated an average of N$122.5 million in spending and created over 2,400 jobs. He acknowledged that policy, infrastructure, and financial deficits continue to constrain the sector, with funding remaining the most pressing challenge as most creative projects are self-financed.

9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Arts council chief targets doubling creative sector GDP share

    Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to increase the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% under the sixth National Development Plan, citing improvements in the industry's coordination and citing 327 local film productions between 2022 and 2024 that generated an average of N$122.5 million in spending and created over 2,400 jobs. He acknowledged that policy, infrastructure, and financial deficits continue to constrain the sector, with funding remaining the most pressing challenge as most creative projects are self-financed.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arts council awards N$132,066 to three creative projects

    The National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded N$132,066 through its first grant cycle of the year to three creative projects across individual, group and organisational categories in Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions, supporting initiatives aligned with the sixth National Development Plan's recognition of the creative sector.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Minister urges transparency in National Arts Fund allocation

    Minister Sanet Steenkamp told newly appointed National Arts Council members that transparent, equitable, and impactful resource allocation is critical to supporting Namibia's creative sector fairly. The council is responsible for managing the National Arts Fund and ensuring funding reaches artists across both urban and rural areas.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibian filmmakers increasingly tell their own stories

    Namibia's film industry has grown since independence, with local filmmakers now producing work that reaches international festivals and streaming platforms, though industry stakeholders say sustainable funding, distribution and marketing remain key challenges for long-term development.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. NACN awards N$531,859 in bursaries to ten arts students

    The National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded bursaries to ten students pursuing arts-related studies at local and international institutions, including heritage conservation, film, animation, and professional acting. The funding aligns with government education guidelines and the creative sector's skills needs.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

  1. Filmmaker Haikali launches institute to build sustainable creative careers

    Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali has established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to address gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem, particularly in distribution, marketing and monetisation, as many young creatives lack access to information, markets and funding. The National Arts Council is also shifting from one-off project grants towards enterprise development and capacity building to help creatives build viable, income-generating businesses.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 February

  1. Tsum Arts stages play depicting everyday Namibian life

    Playwright Peter Linyondi's stage play "End of the Month" portrayed relatable Namibian experiences including financial hardship and family relationships, with humor balanced thoughtfully to reflect on serious topics. The production, supported by the National Arts Council of Namibia's 3rd Cycle Grant, attracted local leaders and positive audience feedback, encouraging further local theatre development.

    9 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Community art workshop empowers local artists with new skills

    A 12-day workshop at Ombili Community Centre in Windhoek trained 12 aspiring artists in knitting, tie-dye, and painting, with participants now selling their work in the community. The workshop, supported by the National Arts Council of Namibia, aims to expand nationally and include school-based programmes such as mural painting.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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