Thapong painting workshop targets rural dwellers

The coordinator of Thapong Art Centre Reginald Bakwena has said that the Painting Workshop, currently running at the centre is aimed at artists from outside Gaborone.

Speaking to Showbiz during an interview, Bakwena said that the people from outside the city, more especially those from the countryside, have been feeling left out.

"We have, therefore, decided to invite only artists from outside Gaborone because we want to monitor the level of growth among our members who are based outside the city," he said adding that they invited participants from places such as Ramotswa, Molepolole, Thamaga and Francistown.

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