Posts by Goethe Zentrum Kampala
📢 CALL FOR INTERN – Cultural Department, Goethe-Zentrum Kampala
Are you passionate about arts and culture? 🌍✨We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our team from 1st July to 29th August 2025! 🔹 Deadline to apply: 13th June 2025🔹 Send your CV + Motivation Letter (as 1 PDF) to: gzkampala3@gmail.com What we’re looking for:✔️ Social media & communication skills✔️ Microsoft Office & Gmail…
Read MoreThe Short Century: Filling the Gaps of East African Modernism.
We had the honor of hosting the presentation of a digital art history platform, The Short Century: Filling the Gaps of East African Modernism by Muhunyo Maina and Professor George Kyeyune. Muhunyo Maina (left) and Professor George Kyeyune (right) The EAMAN online educational platform allows viewers and readers to engage with 20th-century East African art…
Read MoreShame on Your Hand
Written by Playwrights Playhouse Staged on Friday, 4th, 2025 at Goethe Zentrum Kampala, Shame on Your Hand is a powerful and emotionally charged story centered on Atuhaire, a loving and supportive mother whose life takes a dramatic turn when her son, Andrew, becomes the man she has patiently waited to confront. Conceived through rape, Andrew…
Read MoreOpen Call – The Research Lab
About The Research Lab (TRL, 2025) is a 4-month, non-residential program centered on experimentation, research, and artistic development, which will lead into a month of studio work and a final exhibition. TRL, 2025 will admit 8 participants who will collaborate with two lead curators and guest facilitators to foster the exchange of knowledge through: Why:TRL aims to bridge the gap between research and artistic practice, exploring…
Read MoreI Thought I Would Wear Heels To My Wedding
I Thought I Would Wear Heels To My Wedding was not the title the author, Tikia Aludria, wanted for her first publication, but it was what kept ringing in her head until it took root. She wanted something short, catchy, a potential hashtag, but the book had its plan. It was this title and minimalist…
Read MoreMarch Program
Book Reading with Tikia J Aludria Date: Friday, 14th March 2025 Venue: GZK Library Time: 5:30 pm Free Entry I Thought I Would Wear Heels to My Wedding is a story about embracing your journey,letting go of expectations, and owning your truth. Through personal reflections and real-lifeexperiences, Tikia Aludria J explores the challenges of faith,…
Read More30 Years of Bananas
Written by Playwrights Playhouse On February 21st, 2025, Playwrights Playhouse (Wava Theatre) staged the musical theatre performance “30 Years of Bananas,” written by Alex Mukulu and directed by Philip Luswata. The play was well received and appreciated, while it also created equal apprehension over its strong political theme on the leadership history of Uganda. It…
Read MoreFebruary Program
30 Years of Bananas Date: Friday, 21st February 2025 Venue: GZK Basement Time: 6 pm Fee: 20,000 shs 30 Years of Bananas written by Alex Mukulu and directed by Philip Luswata is a musical play that takes us on a reflective journey through 30 years of Uganda’s independence.
Read MoreKampala Writes Literature Festival
Goretti Kyomuhendo, the Kampala Writes Literature Festival curator remarked that Kampala is ripe for a sustained, impactful, and dedicated literature festival and we believe KLA Writes Lifest ticked the boxes. We kicked off our 3-day inaugural literature festival with an opening ceremony which was graced by guests like renowned academics who have shaped the literary…
Read MoreInformation Session: Small Project Grant 2025
GZK/UGCS is hosting an interactive Information Session about the Small Project Grant 2025 Open Call! This session is your chance to learn more about the grant, including details on eligibility, funding opportunities, and how to apply. Event Details This session is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain insights that will help you prepare…
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