Art for well-being on the cards

Nkawana, a Thapong Artist of the Year (2016), will lead the Art for Mental Wellbeing campaign, a five-month journey spanning from July to November 2026, bringing creative expression and healing spaces to communities across the country.

The initiative will begin and finish up in Gaborone, with outreach extending to high-density urban areas, rural villages, and remote regions, including Maun, Ghanzi, and Shakawe. At its core, the project seeks to use art as a tool for emotional expression, awareness, and community dialogue around mental health issues.