These expertly engraved and handcrafted coffee table and stools are made from high-quality Teak wood. They boast a tailored top design that reflects clients’ unique preferences or ancestral symbols, exemplified by the Soko Murehwa totem. They say Teak is rich man’s wood and as a testament to its exceptional craftsmanship, this piece is designed to transcend…
When Art Meets Functionality
Chitungwiza Arts Centre hosts an exhibition on the legacy of Cecil Rhodes
Over 100 artists from the Chitungwiza Arts Centre contributed sculptures examining Cecil Rhodes’s legacy in Zimbabwe. From these, four Zimbabwean artists’ works were selected for an upcoming Oriel College exhibition. The selected pieces emerged from 110 submissions to an Oxford Zimbabwe Arts Partnership (OZAP) competition.” “On March 7th, judges selected Wallace Mkankha’s (34) “Blindfold Justice”…
Urgent SOS: Help Save Zimbabwean Art & AVAC Gallery – Support Our Vision!
Dear Art Lovers and Supporters, Zimbabwean artists are facing an unprecedented crisis. The political and economic challenges have plunged many artistic households into extreme poverty. With the arts sector heavily reliant on international buyers and tourists; the current political uncertainty and economic downturn has severely impacted their livelihoods. Since establishment, AVAC Arts has…
Government to upgrade Tengenenge to a tourist resort
Government is reportedly planning to transform Tengenenge Arts Gallery in Guruve into a tourist resort because of its historical significance and the pivotal role it has played in promoting the development of the arts sector. This was revealed by National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe director Raphael Chikukwa during a stakeholder consultative meeting in Harare on…
Avac gallery ranked among top arts destinations in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Live sculpting by seasoned visual artists and a blooming botanical garden has seen the gallery being credited for adding lustre to the Victoria Falls Airport,making it one of the best places to be for both departures and arrivals in the town. THE recently established Avac Arts Gallery at Victoria Falls International Airport has been named…
Zimbabwe’s Untapped Gem: A Review of the Arts and Culture Tourism Sector
Zimbabwe boasts a rich tapestry of artistic traditions, vibrant cultural heritage, and ancient historical sites. This potential goldmine, however, remains largely underexploited in the tourism sector. While wildlife safaris have long been the mainstay of Zimbabwean tourism, a burgeoning trend towards cultural tourism presents a unique opportunity for diversification and economic growth. Strengths: Challenges: Recommendations…
Mapfumo Gears Up For Festac Festival
Afro fusion artist Evans Mapfumo will join other regional and international artist at FESTAC (festival of arts and culture) in May from 20-26 in Kenya. Festac also known as 2nd world black and african festival of arts and culture, will run and the theme, “sustainable growth trajectory for Africa through culture, trade, travel and tourism with…
Chapungu Sculpture Park Art Patron Roy Guthrie Passes on at 89
Roy Guthrie, the visionary behind Chapungu Sculpture Park, passed away at 89. He leaves behind a profound generational impact on the Zimbabwean arts and culture sector. His legacy endures. Guthrie, a titan in the promotion of Zimbabwean Shona sculpture, left an indelible mark on the global art scene with his efforts to showcase African talent.…
The Zimbabwe Bird: A Symbol of History and Identity
The Zimbabwe Bird, also known as the Hungwe or Chapungu, is a national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the country’s flag, coat of arms, banknotes, and various institutions. Its history stretches back centuries, intricately woven with the rise and fall of ancient Zimbabwean civilizations and evolving interpretations of its meaning. Origins in Great Zimbabwe: The…
As 2023 comes to an end…
Today marks the last day of 2023. This was a special year for AVAC Arts. This year we were able to finally open our first outdoor gallery at the Victoria Falls International Airport. When we got the land there was nothing much to see. We saw it differently however. We begun the year by planting…
