Poetavango

23/09/2026

MARK THIS DATE.

21/09/2026

🔥 It’s that time of the month once again! 🔥

Join us for an inspiring evening at Around the Fire with PRISKATH!

Expect an incredible session filled with spoken word, poetry, music and storyteling. Got a piece to share? Grab the stage during our Open Mic segment! 🎙️✨

📅 Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Venue: Nhabe Museum

🎟️ Entrance: FREE! (Donation basket available)

Brought to you in partnership with the Nhabe Museum. 🏛️

Spread the word and bring a friend! See you there. 🙌

20/09/2026

Gathering around the fire is all about community. 🔥

Our AROUND THE FIRE sessions are completely free of charge and feature 90 minutes of soulful storytelling, acoustic music, poetry, spoken word, and book readings.

Check out this clip of Ms Gee performing the traditional folktale Chiwele!

📲 Keep an eye on this space for details on our next session!

🤝 Hosted in partnership with Nhabe Museum.

18/09/2026

Why would an artist between18 and 35 years miss this opportunity? Maun artists, MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES!

FNBB Foundation will be at NEW MALL tomorrow from 10AM. Follow the instruction on the flyer to register.

17/09/2026

Maun, we are coming your way.

Join us for a Bodiragatsi Jwame, Lentswe Lame 4.0 activation this Saturday, 19 September 2026 at the Maun, New Mall. Get ready to create, showcase your talent and express yourself from 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs.

Registration is open. Scan the QR code or visit the link on the artwork to register.

Come through and let your talent take centre stage.

15/09/2026

A huge opportunity for collaboration!

NOW OPEN: Call for Proposals: Grants for Creative and Artistic Practitioners

The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa component invites artists and creatives to engage with heritage narratives from six Southern African countries, collaboratively reimagining them through a contemporary creative lens.

Selected practitioners will receive a €6,000 grant and participate in a six-month heritage narrative development process phase led by heritage organisations, culminating in three co-produced creative works.

Who can apply? Artists and creatives who:

Are 18 years or older.
Have at least 3 years of professional artistic or creative practice.
Are resident in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe.

Deadline: 5 October 2026

For more information about the call and how to apply, please visit: www.goethe.de/aepc

15/09/2026

Register for this online workshop to get information on the GRANT FOR CREATIVE & ARTISTIC PRACTITIONERS.

📝APPLICATION WORKSHOP: Grants for Creative & Artistic Practitioners

The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa component is hosting an online application workshop to support artists and creative practitioners interested in applying for the Grants for Creative and Artistic Practitioners currently available.

The workshop will provide in-depth information on how to apply for the grant, covering eligibility criteria, and how to use the Goethe Application portal (GAP).

Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CAT)
Place: Zoom (Online)

To register, scan the QR code or use the attached link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VbctA1T2H0OylpOhyHrXXdEEwhQlMThBmF7uXPhzmYJUOFFMR09HNTE3MkxZVzNPREVKSE1MMkdLMS4u&route=shorturl

For more information about the call visit www.goethe.de/aepc

Application deadline for Creative and Artistic Practitioners: 5 October 2026

15/09/2026

P1 Million is up for grabs.

Bodiragatsi Jwame 4.0 is calling on Botswana’s creatives aged 18–35 to step forward, showcase their talent and stand a chance to win big.

Need help with your application? Our next activation is coming to Maun on 19 September 2026, where our team will be available to guide you through the application process and help you submit your entry.

Your talent deserves to be seen. Maun, re etla.

Entry is Free.

15/09/2026

Creatives in Maun, HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY you don't want to miss!!!

P1 Million is up for grabs.

Bodiragatsi Jwame 4.0 is calling on Botswana’s creatives aged 18–35 to step forward, showcase their talent and stand a chance to win big.

Need help with your application? Our next activation is coming to Maun on 19 September 2026, where our team will be available to guide you through the application process and help you submit your entry.

Your talent deserves to be seen. Maun, re etla.

Entry is Free.

12/09/2026

Open Market Day today!

All you need to do is simply to rock up on the day of event (no pre-event registration required). DO NOT FORGET to bring your branding, gazebos and furniture.