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November 14th, 2025
Between 3rd and 9th November 2025, Upstage Executive Director Adam Chienjo participated as a delegate at the Tukutane Dar Arts Week at the Nafasi Art Space in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
This biennial platform brings together cultural leaders from across East Africa to reflect on and reimagine arts and cultural dialogue in the region, contributing to building a more resilient and connected arts ecosystem in the region.
The Arts Week combined structured industry dialogue with site visits, artistic exchanges, and presentations by participating delegates, and featured artists, curators, policymakers, and cultural workers from across East Africa.
Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration pathways, improving institutional frameworks, and increasing mobility and professionalization within the arts sector. Participants also attended performances and visited cultural spaces across Dar es Salaam, grounding the strategic conversations in lived artistic practice.
Upstage remains committed to contributing to platforms that shape the direction of the arts industry in East Africa. Participation in Tukutane Dar reflects our continued investment in dialogue, partnership, and regional growth of the performing arts sector.
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