What is the role of an arts and culture leader in today’s society?

October 30, 2012 by Mulenga Kapwepwe 1 Comment

Watch the following video in which Mulenga Kapwepwe, Chairperson of the National Arts Council of Zambia and a faculty member of the Salzburg Global Forum for Young Cultural Leaders, suggests that arts leaders are best equipped to shape the future.

Add your voice to the discussion. Use the comments below to weigh in with your thoughts on the role of an arts leader.

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Safira PFAB says

March 4, 2014 at 9:23 pm

Where do you see Zambia in terms of advancing and recognizing all talents from the young generation in the next 5 to 10 years?
What is your strategic plan for all displines of Art for the youth who are showing talent in Zambia? How do you plan to help them, or should I say, what help do you need ?

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Mulenga Kapwepwe

Mulenga Kapwepwe is a co-chair and faculty member of the Salzburg Global Forum for You Cultural Leaders. She is the chairperson of the National Arts Council of Zambia. She also worked as a technical advisor to the European Union on the Zambia Sector Support Program and has been a member of the UNESCO Board of Zambia for the past six years. She has worked as policy and technical advisor to the Zambian government on policies related to the cultural sector. She is currently a consultant to UNESCO on the Convention of Intangible Heritage (Zambia). Ms. Kapwepwe writes short stories and plays and produces educational materials. She has also produced videos, and television and radio programs.

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