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Call for Applications: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026

National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is thrilled to announce an open call for Zimbabwean performing artists to apply for an opportunity to showcase their talent at the prestigious Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) 2026.

This is a unique platform to present your work to an international audience of producers, festival directors, venue managers, and cultural leaders from across Asia and the world.

Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a platform and market for global arts professionals to exchange ideas and forge collaborations, will return in 9-13 October 2026 following its well-received debut in 2024. This international platform offers delegates valuable opportunities to expand their networks, foster cultural exchange, and promote their productions in new markets, particularly in China and Asia.

 

Creatives with mobility capacity are encouraged to apply by not later than 12 October 2025.

Apply here: https://www.hkpax.org.hk/

Call for Applications: 26th International Handcrafts Fair (SIAT 2025) in Algiers

Are you a Zimbabwean craftsperson, artisan, or visual artist ready to showcase your talent on the global stage?

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is encouraging talented artisans to participate in the 26th Edition of the International Handcrafts Fair (SIAT 2025) in Algiers, Algeria.

This is a prestigious opportunity to represent Zimbabwe, connect with an international audience, and explore new markets for your work.

Event Details:

  • Event: 26th International Handcrafts Fair (SIAT 2025)
  • Theme: “Handcrafts, Art Authenticity and Creativity”
  • Dates: 9th to 15th November 2025
  • Venue: Mofdi Zakaria Palace of Culture, Algiers, Algeria.

Who Should Apply?
Zimbabwean artisans and crafters specializing in (but not limited to):

  • Artisans, cooperatives, craft enterprises, and associations
  • Designers
  • University Professors and experts in handcrafts and artistic innovation.
  • Suppliers of raw materials and equipment for artisans
  • National and Regional tourism boards and authorities

How to register

              You are cordially invited to register and participate in the significant annual event via the official online platform: International Salon of Handicrafts 2025