By Llywellenie Mpasa:
As part of showing its commitment to supporting the creative sector in the country, Rainbow Paints has donated paint worth K1.8 million to Art in the Park.
The biannual event, which will be running its 10th edition from May 9 to 12 2024 at Four Seasons in Lilongwe, is spearheaded by Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (Wesm).
Running under the theme ‘People and Environment’, Art in the Park has built itself into an important hub for visual artists in the country in terms of showcasing their artistry.
This year, the event will feature over 40 visual artists, with musicians Lulu and Theresa Phondo set to perform.
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Rainbow Paints Sales and Marketing Manager for Central and Northern regions, Gesom Nyalapa said through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive, they decided to support Art in the Park.
“We are proud to support initiatives like Art in the Park that are promoting Malawi’s rich artistic heritage. Through our CSR initiatives, we aim to contribute to the growth of art and tourism in the country,” he said.
He said visual artists work with paint, hence making a donation of their product.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the organisers, Ambele Lwesya hailed Rainbow Paint for the gesture, saying it has come in timely as they are gearing up for the event.
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“This is huge for Art in the Park and it will go a long way in supporting us bring out the best. Through Art in the Park, we want to show people the different artworks fashioned by our visual artists. We therefore would like to call upon people to patronise the event,” Lwesya said.
Recently, Wesm Chairperson Nick Hall said Art in the Park has made progress since its inception and that they have improved with every edition.
“We want more Malawians to patronise the festival and appreciate visual art, which is thriving at the moment,” Hall said.
Since 2019, Wesm and Four Seasons Nursery have worked together to put out Art in the Park twice a year.
Some of the visual artists that have exhibited their works at Art in the Park include Ellis Singano, Nyangu Chodola, Tee Mlinga, Evelyn Chisambiro and Madalitso Ziwaoh.
