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7th Annual

International Conference

on Art for Social

November 2nd - 7th, 2023 | Harare, Zimbabwe 

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Benefit from the exposure and network with professionals in your field. Join us for a unique experience and the chance to establish yourself as a credible thought leader.

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noun: plural;

artists that have been trained to merge best practices of sustainable development into their various art forms; artists that encourage every sector to think creatively about how to manifest a solution-oriented society that can imagine a better world.

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 With a range of sponsorship options available, there's a level that's right for every budget and every goal. Join us and help shape the future of our industry!

Why Attend ARTIZEN?


This conference provides an opportunity for the Artist class to stretch beyond the limitation of art as only the aesthetic to facilitate learning and community development to join the decision makers in their community as the “Artizen.”
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Dr. Barryl Biekman Artizen Conference Nairobi, Kenya
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3rd Art Tank Consultation- "Importance of Networking" Magamamoto Ensemble Tanzania
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South Africa:  Art Tank Series Winners.
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Our mission is to facilitate artist-led exploration that engages all sectors of society, reactivating the 'art possibility' needed for every sector to stimulate innovation and growth. At ARTIZEN 2023, we will be exploring the connection between sustainable development and art culture, bringing together artists, academics, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and inspire action. Join us for a week of thought-provoking lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Our Impact

Lectures. Workshops. Networking.

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Over 30 Keynote Speakers
40+ Invaluable 
Workshops 
Over 500 Industry Leaders, Experts, and Participants
More than 20 Global Communities Represented
Our Partners
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Teaching Artist Institute(TAI) is a socially engaged arts/cultural advocacy and training organization that plays an important role in the promotion of art for social transformation and development of platforms focused on cross-sector/cultural community engagement and sustainable development.  TAI specializes in training Artist to develop outlets for socially engaged art and mutual understanding, however, has guided many sectors interested in using Art culture beyond its aesthetic value in cultivating innovation and the "art of possibility."  Currently, headquartered in Washington D.C. with satellite locations throughout the USA  and internationally in Ghana, Uganda, Jamaica, Liberia, and The Gambia, TAI is creating the world's first model in Art for Social Transformation Master Planning.   

As lead sponsor of the ARTIZEN Conference, TAI serves as a source curricular development, consultation, and technical support. 

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