TAYA to be held on Friday

This year's Thapong Artist of the Year Award (TAYA) will be held on Friday at Thapong Visual Arts Centre.

The annual event has been growing by the year since its inception in 2004.It aims to recognise the visual works of artists in Botswana while providing a platform for networking and exchange of ideas.

 “The award is also meant to promote competitiveness and quality production of artworks in Botswana. It is also done to promote art as a viable career choice among participants who are mainly young people,” Thapong Visual Arts Centre Coordinator, Reginald Bakwena said.

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