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2016

Contemporary Artivism

7-9 July

Department of Archaeology & Heritage Studies, University of Ghana / NAFTI

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Photos: (top) Honorable Dzifa Abla Gomashie, former Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture - (bottom) Kofi Antonio leading a workshop

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Contemporary refers to living or occurring at the same time (an historian recording an event of their time) or what is existing or happening now. The artivist (artist + activism) uses her/his artistic talents to fight injustice -- by any mediums necessary. The artivist expresses commitment, freedom and justice with her/his pen, camera, brush, voice, body. The artivist knows that to make an observation is to have an obligation (see MK Asante).

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At our 2nd annual festival we invited young artists (ages 15-30) to submit short films inspired by the theme Contemporary Artivism that explored:

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  • The role of art in creating social change

  • Artivism that challenges your thinking or inspires you

  • Unsung heroines, heroes and artivists

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2016 Festival Awardees

Kwame Nkrumah Award for Visionary Creativity - Bismark Adamafio Aryee, Nubuke

Yaa Asantewaa Award for Blazing New Paths - Emmanuel Mensah Agyapong, Roaming Earth

Theodosia Okoh Award for National Unity - Judith Yorm Agor, The Wiper

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