Visual Arts Career Exhibition and Fair underway

Some of the art on exhibit

The Ministry of Education’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Unit on Friday opened the Visual Arts Career Exhibition and Fair.

A release from the Ministry of Education said that the event, which is the first of its kind, is being hosted on the lawns of the Castellani House from November 3 to November 10 under the theme “Art as Entrepreneurship”.

Providing an overview of the event, Visual Arts Education Officer, Lori-Ann Jacobs stated that it provides a unique opportunity for students to witness firsthand the contributions of artists and creative professionals across various disciplines. She also noted that it provides a platform for secondary school students to explore the entrepreneurial aspect of an art career, focusing on strategies for marketing, networking and self-promotion.