Dancing and discussions inspire the Fund’s partners in Senegal

Network Partners had a vigorous start most mornings in Toubab Dialaw, with dancer and choreographer Germaine Acogny urging them to discover - and express for themselves - the exuberance of African dance. Once dance class had got everyone moving, the discussions that followed were lively and useful, whether on the sustainability of cultural organisations, the nature and tools of communications, or themes for the Prince Claus Fund, like the 2008 theme Culture and the Human Body.

A trip to the House of Slaves on Gorée Island was a stark reminder of the brutal history that links north and south. It was followed by a visit to the Dakar Biennale, Dak’Art, which was a happier reminder of the force of creativity.  A reception given by the Dutch Embassy brought together Senegalese artists, journalists and friends of the Prince Claus Fund.

Passionate journal by Shahidul Alam

All network partners agreed it was an inspiring week. Shahidul Alam has written a passionate journal of the visit on his blog, accompanied by his own powerful photos.
http://shahidul.wordpress.com

Creative ideas

BizArt/ArtHub’s Davide Quadrio has listed some of the creative ideas for joint activities that emerged during the week on the ArtHub website: http://arthub.org.cn/

Articles that appeared in senegalese press (French)

article Nouvel Horizon
article Sud
part one article local paper Thiey
part two article local paper Thiey

Photos

More photos taken by Annette de Bock and Ginger da Silva of the Prince Claus Fund can be seen here.

Discussing sustainablitity

Shahidul Alam disappearing in the baobab tree

Flowers

Lunch

After lunch

Morning Meditation

Network Partners in Senegal

Dancing with Germaine Acogny

The 'House of Slaves' on Gorée Island

Germaine Acogny and Helmut Vogt of Jant-Bi

Daravuth Ly in the middle posing with the kitchen staff

Coiffeur

Baobab trees

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Network partners can download the high resolution pictures from
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Network Partnerships

The Prince Claus Fund has an extensive international network of individuals and organisations. With a select number of organisations that are active in various cultural fields around the world, the Fund has forged formal long term agreements to work together. Read more about the Network Partnerships

Each year two network partners are chosen by the Prince Claus Fund. The selection is made by the Prince Claus Fund and its international board of advisors. No open applications are accepted for this programme.

For information on the Network programme please contact Joumana El Zein J.elzein@princeclausfund.nl