MAKING MEANS connects Zimbabwean artists living abroad with local creative organizations in Zimbabwe, creating opportunities for collaboration through art, conversation, and exchange. Through an online exhibition and sale of artworks, the project explores how these collaborations can generate resources for locally led creative initiatives.
2026 EDITION
For the inaugural edition, three Zimbabwean artists living abroad have created original works in support of The Oasis Bulawayo, an organisation supporting creatives and entrepreneurs in Bulawayo.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
100% of artwork sale proceeds support The Oasis Bulawayo. Now Open
EXPLORE THE EXHIBITIONOPEN CALL: BULAWAYO ARTISTS
In collaboration with The Oasis Bulawayo, we're inviting artists and creatives in Bulawayo to register for an upcoming local exhibition and creative gathering. Deadline:
FIND OUT MORE/REGISTERHOW IT WORKS
01 — Artists create
Zimbabwean artists living abroad create original artworks for the annual edition.
02 — Art is exhibited
The works are presented through an online exhibition.
03 — You purchase
Collectors can purchase original artworks from the online exhibition, with 100% of artwork proceeds supporting the local initiative.
04 — Artwork sales help fund a local creative initiative
Proceeds support a local event hosted by The Oasis Bulawayo, creating opportunities for artists and creatives in the community.
05 — We document the impact
Making Means follows and shares how the collaboration develops.