Botswana

^{Visual artists in the country have resolved to form a body that will look after their interests and advocate for their rights. Speaking at the inaugural meeting that was held at the National Museum on Saturday, the head of arts at the museum Phillip Segole urged the artists to have a sense of purpose and to be committed to their profession. He also urged them to respect time, especially when dealing with the corporate world. Read more courtesy of Botswana Press Agency.}

^{Artists attending the Gabs Arts 2007 Workshop at Thapong Visual Arts Centre are pleased with the event and have praised it as a noble effort towards the development of visual arts. The artists, whose work will be showcased in an exhibition at Thapong, said this when speaking to The Voice on Wednesday. "This is an exciting and stimulating experience. There is a lot to learn from other artists through exchange of ideas and interaction. Read more courtesy of allAfrica.}