Poetavango

09/09/2025

Artists who are COSBOTS members, please take note. The meeting is this coming weekend.

The COSBOTS 2024 Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled to 13 September 2025.

This adjustment has been made in honour of a departed member, as we take time to reflect and pay our respects.

03/09/2025

Writers, here's an opportunity. Please follow the link.

We want your story! The 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize has begun 📚

Citizens of Commonwealth countries aged over 18 can enter. Stories should be between 2,000–5,000 words and must be unpublished fiction. Entry is free, and you can write on any theme.

Five regional winners will be announced next May. One of these five will be named the overall winner and receive £5,000. The regional winners will receive £2,500. All five regional winning stories will be published on Granta.

The deadline for entries is 11.59pm GMT on 1 November 2025.

Happy writing! ✍️

Read our FAQs and enter your story 👇
commonwealthfoundation.com/short-story-prize

03/09/2025

We lost yet another giant in the industry. We will always remember ATI. For the legacy of great music he leaves behind. Rest in Power, and condolences to family, friends and fans.

21/08/2025

Children. The future. Mould them now for tomorrow they lead.

19/08/2025

Teju Adisa-Farrar

07/08/2025

Lost and Found handbag. Left behind after our previous show, by one of our valuable supporters. Kindly inbox to claim.

06/08/2025

Great literary works. If you're in Gabs, join Gaborone Book Festival on this.

📍📍
Our Book Night is on.

05/08/2025

COMING SOON:
100 Thousand Artists for Change (100TAC)
A Global Phenomenon.

02/08/2025

Visual Artists in Maun! Here's an opportunity coming your way. Brought by NACB and Mural Supply Co. Please apply.

Applications are now open for The Visual Epiphany - a two-week visual arts residency in Maun, Botswana, from August 18–30, 2025, hosted by the National Arts Council of Botswana x Mural Supply Co.

Open to artists in:
• Pencilling
• Fine Art (Canvas + Mural)
• Illustration & Design
• Mosaic, Collage & Basketry
• Graffiti, Aerosol & Stencilling

Apply by August 12
Send your motivation letter + work sample to: [email protected]

Spaces are limited - specify your discipline and lock in your spot!

29/07/2025

Here, the music industry lost a Giantess. Rest well, SHARON. We will alway remember you for your electric performances, your powerful voice and the human you were. Our heartfelt condolences to family and friends.