Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA) a leading arts institution based in Bulawayo is set to embark on a massive talent identification programme in Zimbabwe and Africa in a move meant to create local and international platforms for fresh talent.
The programme titled, “Stepping into the Future” will see IYASA collaborate with international partners and artists.
IYASA director Nkululeko Dube, said the idea was born out of some of their international partnerships and their passion to discover artistic talent.
“The basic idea is to develop, discover, nurture new artistic talents out of Zimbabwe and Africa in general. This will be in the form of training and later on a production will be created for local and international audiences,” Dube said.
Dube said, the name “Stepping into the Future” embodies the vision of the programme.
“We went with that name because we felt that it summarises the whole idea of unveiling new talents for the future. It also embodies the new challenges for our arts in Zimbabwe particularly the younger ones in terms of opening up their creativity to the world and being able to share stages and performing alongside artistes from different cultures, backgrounds and ideas,” he said.
The programme is targeting young artists from the age of 18 to 26 years. Dube said the programme will also allow artists who possess extra-ordinary talent but are not in the 18-26 age group.
Dube warned prospective members not to view the platform as a quick ticket to fame and fortune.
“The problem is when we advertise for these projects many people see them as an opportunity to go overseas where they believe there are better opportunities. With all due respect this is not a quick ticket to fame and fortune. A lot of commitment will be required. A lot of hard work and training will be demanded before rewards can be reaped out of the project,” he said.
IYASA is currently on tour in Europe and Dube says he is satisfied with the performances they have staged so far. This article first appeared on radio dialogue blog site. By Sean Ndlovu.
The programme titled, “Stepping into the Future” will see IYASA collaborate with international partners and artists.
IYASA director Nkululeko Dube, said the idea was born out of some of their international partnerships and their passion to discover artistic talent.
“The basic idea is to develop, discover, nurture new artistic talents out of Zimbabwe and Africa in general. This will be in the form of training and later on a production will be created for local and international audiences,” Dube said.
Dube said, the name “Stepping into the Future” embodies the vision of the programme.
“We went with that name because we felt that it summarises the whole idea of unveiling new talents for the future. It also embodies the new challenges for our arts in Zimbabwe particularly the younger ones in terms of opening up their creativity to the world and being able to share stages and performing alongside artistes from different cultures, backgrounds and ideas,” he said.
The programme is targeting young artists from the age of 18 to 26 years. Dube said the programme will also allow artists who possess extra-ordinary talent but are not in the 18-26 age group.
Dube warned prospective members not to view the platform as a quick ticket to fame and fortune.
“The problem is when we advertise for these projects many people see them as an opportunity to go overseas where they believe there are better opportunities. With all due respect this is not a quick ticket to fame and fortune. A lot of commitment will be required. A lot of hard work and training will be demanded before rewards can be reaped out of the project,” he said.
IYASA is currently on tour in Europe and Dube says he is satisfied with the performances they have staged so far. This article first appeared on radio dialogue blog site. By Sean Ndlovu.
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