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 […]

The Many Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Children


‘Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically […]

Sculptors carve online to survive


Travel restrictions in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic has left sculptors struggling for markets. This is largely because their products are brought mostly by tourists and art enthusiasts who travel from different countries, especially in Europe. The pandemic saw airlines being grounded, most tourism destinations closing down, while art centers were barely operational. […]

Collector Sculptures added to our online collection


We have been collecting and keeping a private stock of over 200 sculptures dating back as far as year 2005. We have finally decided to release the collection and sale it online Please visit our online store to view some of the artworks we have uploaded today. Visit collection Featured Links: Wholesale Facility ENJOY YOUR […]

History of the Tengenenge Sculpture Community and how Bloemfield wanted to keep it in the dark ages


Tom Bloemfield is eulogized for having ‘persuaded’ his farm workers to, “try their hand at sculpture” purely for altruistic reasons; out of concern for their livelihoods and after he became aware of a huge deposit of black serpentine (rock) situated on a hill on his farm. This, however, is a fallacy. His farm workers were […]

Contribution of art to travel, tourism and the Zimbabwe economy


BY SIMBARASHE RUSSELL SIYAKURIMA To argue the contribution of art in travel and tourism, one has to understand the two factors in question. Art and Tourism. In very simplistic terminology, Travel and Tourism has to do with the sightseeing, exporting the scenic national natural beauty, promoting international understanding through popular cultural exchange programs, etc. The […]

Open Invitation to the meeting with the Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre – 16th January


The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) is cordially inviting Artists, Arts Organizations and Associations and Arts Promoters to attend the Minister Meet the Artists Forum to be held at Chitungwiza Arts Centre in Chitungwiza. The Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation Honourable Kazembe Kazembe is on […]

New Posts: 15 New Products from 7 artists online


Featured Artists: Maliti Kaunda Itai Mupumha; Peter Gwisa; Dereck Fombe; Brighton Tendayi; Aleck Jacob; Ronnie Nyamhunga Featured Random Products: https://avacarts.com/product/dancers/ https://avacarts.com/product/contemplating-about-the-future/ https://avacarts.com/product/abstract-soaring-eagle/ https://avacarts.com/product/scratching-bird/ https://avacarts.com/product/rhinocerous/

Thinking Beyond the Extinction of Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture.


By Alois Vinga “Happy Independence Day Zimbabwe Today 18 April But you are more than 31 years old You are an ancient land of old, Dating far back to the mighty days The days of MaDzimbabwe The days when animals and man could speak The days when man had no greed in his heart The […]

Looking for an investment? African art is hotter than gold


(CNN)Amid strong demand and skyrocketing prices, contemporary African art is increasingly attracting the attention of investors worldwide. While that might irk the purest at heart among some art collectors, it is a testament to the growing interest that African artists have spurred on the international markets.

History of Zimbabwe Shona stone sculpturing


Stone sculpturing in Zimbabwe is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. It is also referred to as Shona stone sculpturing. This is so because one of the oldest notable forms of artworks is the stone-carved Zimbabwe Bird. The stone carving is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national flag and coat […]

Zimbabwean Art


Zimbabweans are generally handiwork people; most earn a living through the work of their hands and art is a mong the top handiworks practiced by Zimbabwean people. Evidence of the practice of art can be traced back to the 16th Century when the Great Zimbabwe a great work of art was constructed. The Great Zimbabwe is […]

Recycled Art. A case for the Environment.


Human activity can cause seen and unseen damage to our planet. It is the responsibility of us the current generation to interact with our environment in a sustainable way so that future generations can also enjoy the planet as we are enjoying it today.

TIME TO SPEND AND SAVE 5 TO 10% OF YOUR MONEY ON ART COLLECTIONS


Here is a promotion bonanza for our entire valued customers worldwide. This bonanza stretches to all products on sale on our shopping cart. AVAC Arts is offering you a 5% discount on every product bought online and a spectacular 10% discount to those customers who buy 10 products or more online. This promotion is running […]

Zimbabwe the Home of African Stone Sculpture.


  Zimbabwean stone sculptures are of high quality and are ranked among the best art pieces ever produced in the world. They indicate a great deal of originality and creativity due to the effort put during their sculpting processes. All artists that are being promoted by  AVAC Arts practice the basic and truest forms of […]

Petrified/ fosilised wood and products on sell.


Liberty Tshuma an artist managed and working with AVAC Arts has some blocks of petrified wood which is a rare collection he currently have on sell. This form of a stone he collects from Gokwe and Dande area of Mbire in Zimbabwe, areas regularized by the nation’s board of Parks, Forests and Wildlife. Petrified wood […]

I finally understand blogging and how to blog


I had been contemplating for sometime on blogging but I was not sure how to start. Everyday l would ask myself what to write about and how to start. Starting to anything meaningful is always very difficult. After much thought and consideration given my background as a former Banker, Economics graduate, Revenue specialist with the […]

Naming a Stone Sculpture


You name it. What’s in a name? The initial title to this blog was “Naming a Masterpiece” but I ended up saying you name it. I believe that naming an artwork is an art on its own. As someone with a marketing orientation, I believe the “title” of an artwork is everything. A Title can […]

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