Call for entries for charity painting contest

Donald Rushambwa, Director of PROGRAMS at the China Zimbabwe Exchange Center (CZEC), has implored visual artists from all walks of life in Zimbabwe to participate in a painting competition titled African Charity Fundraising Competition, whose deadline It’s May 13th.

In a wide-ranging interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Rushambwa said the selected artworks will be exhibited in Shanghai, China from May 25 to 30.

“Painters must submit a portrait on canvas measuring 80 cm by 60 cm on a selected theme of their choice from their portfolios that addresses clean water and sanitation, wildlife protection, education, love of life and nature or Sino-Zim relations.

“Winning and selected artists will be required to sign a licensing agreement for their work with CZEC,” Rushambwa explained.

The competition aims to raise funds, the proceeds of which will be channeled towards charities in Zimbabwe spearheading community development projects.

“We note that there are limited means to obtain funds; As such, we came up with a competition or installation whereby community artists can plant their paintings for community development and CZEC will display them at the upcoming African Charity Fundraising Competition in Shanghai, China, from 25 to 30 May.

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“Artists have the possibility of participating in future invitations to China for their own exhibitions or cultural exchange programs. Once the paintings are sold, an honest transaction will be channeled to the artist’s hometown or hometown or location of choice to develop themes and concerns such as well drilling, school and road construction, housing development, scholarships, stationery supplies, wildlife preservation, tree planting and community gardens.

“Our extensive marketing has generated business opportunities for artists in the past. As testimonies to this we have people like the late Antony Bumbira, Batsirai Muskwe and Hope Mafeko. Since then, the artists, except Bumhira, have chosen projects of their choice in their communities. The names of the artists who plant their works of art will be inscribed on the walls of all development projects that are financed with the profits of their works of art,” he clarified.

Rushambwa also revealed that his organization is prioritizing continuing education and responsible citizenship for artists and youth.

“We need to increase the market share of Zimbabwean creative work, while respecting and being cautious about patents and copyright protection. Our organization is heavily involved in youth activities that empower citizens who love their communities. Likewise, the artists will receive additional training in their various capacities,” she added.

Meanwhile, CZEC will be represented at the upcoming China-Africa Expo in Kenya by its sister organization Dream Building Supporting Association.