Theme 4: Artist Promotion and Development of Performing Arts Infrastructure

THEME 4: ARTIST PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS INFRASTRUCTURE

OBJECTIVE 1: Capacity building for artists and promotion of East African art scene

Proposed Activities: CDEA is well placed to be an agent for mentoring and incubating aspiring artists as well as to be a catalyst for the growth of the East African art and culture scene.

a) Skills development for artists and creative entrepreneurs through technical and business incubation and acceleration and market linkages b) Support creative events –writers, filmmakers, fashion designer c) Capacity building on artist rights d) Standardize artist curriculum e) Develop standardized framework, objectives for the creative hub f) Hire curator g) Organize arts showcasing events h) Building regional event and mobilization partnerships i) Local and International co-creation, design thinking and innovation forums j) Develop retail distribution partners across EAC k) Build linkages with regional production/broadcasting houses l) Distribution platform for the Diaspora m) Engage government to partner with artists to promote tourism and trade n) Influential champions

OBJECTIVE 2: Develop a co-workin space for creative and social entrepreneurs ( Hot Desks Masaki)

Proposed Activities: There is an urgent affordable working space for startup creative and social entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam. CDEA will therefore engage in the following activities to actualize this logistical need in the market:

 Develop of Business case for Hot Desks Masaki  Marketing of business case  Secure co-working space house for leasing  Market co-working space  Launch co-working space

OBJECTIVE3: Develop a modern performing arts space in Tanzania

Proposed Activities: There is an urgent need for a modern performing arts space in Tanzania. The proposed space would also be the global headquarters for CDEA. The space ideally would be composed of:

a. State of the art performance 500 seat b. Outdoor amphitheater 500 pax c. Multi-Purpose Hall/ Exhibition hall/gallery space/Eco Art Shop d. Community/Learning Space/Resource Center e. Restaurant + Dance floor /Lounge/Bar/Private f. Production warehouse i) Office and meeting room ii) Audio studio iii) Visual production equipment iv) Green screens v) Lighting vi) Computers accessories vii) Rehearsal space g. Broadcasting facility i) On air studio ii) Audio production studio iii) Newsroom iv) Office space for radio staff v) 15 pax meeting room h. CDEA office block i) CDEA HQ, 50 pax ii) 1 Major boardroom 20 pax iii) 2 meeting rooms 12 pax iv) Toilets v) Storage space vi) Kitchen vii) Break room i. Rental office space 50 pax, j. 30 Pax resident space and 3 Bedroom Executive Guesthouse k. 300 parking space l. ATM m. Manicured themed yard n. Backup generator o. Gym/Spa and swimming pool