About us
Arterial Network is a member-based, not-for-profit network of artists, civil society organizations and institutions committed to the construction and development of a culture of peace.
Arterial Network is a member-based, not-for-profit network of artists, civil society organizations and institutions committed to the construction and development of a culture of peace. These indivuals organizations and institutions are committed to the construction of networks and structures in Africa’s creative and cultural sectors. Launched on the island of Gorée, Senegal, in March 2007, the network has its continental secretariat in Bamako and official national sections in 31 African countries.
A few things we’re great at
Here are a few of the strategic areas in which we work on a daily basis….
Market Access
From 2011 to 2015, Arterial Network organized the annual African Creative Economy Conference (ACEC) that cycled through the five regions of Africa. 10 years after Access is coming back at Dar Es Salam, the ACEC acted as a market access benchmark occasion that formed part of the process of growing the outputs and efficacy of the creative sector. Arterial Network continues to grow market access in other ways by leveraging strong partnerships with the world’s top arts markets to showcase network’s members across africa.
Capacity Building
In order to develop skills within the creative sector. Arterial Network has run numerous training workshops incorporating Experts from Arterial Bank of Experts who are fitted to address pertinent issues, such as organizational health for arts organizations, mastering technological innovation in the cultural & creative industries, the ins & outs of Cultural Management and the numerous barriers that discourage women from taking up leadership positions..
Advocacy
Arterial Network lends support and expertise to lobby governments for change, using international instruments to develop the national legal framework. As a member of ngos in official partnership with unesco as well as a member of numerous international campaigns to defend the worthy cause of the cultural & creative industry; Arterial Network brings the voice of its affiliates to the places where crucial decisions are made for the future of culture.
2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD given by Arterial Network
Mr Mamou DAFFE Mali’s Minister of Culture and Crafts also Arterial Network Chairman from 2015 to 2017 has been named winner of the 2024 trophy awarded by the panafrican network.
The network’s steering committee paid a vibrant tribute by awarding the 2024 Cultural Personality trophy to Mamou Daffé, who was president of the network from 2015 to 2017 and is currently Mali’s Minister of Culture, Crafts and Hotels. President Babylas Ndiaye headed a delegation of network members present in Segou for the West regional meeting and festival on the Niger; in a private ceremony he presented the trophy to this mentor of many cultural entrepreneurs around the world. Mr Mamou Daffé expressed his emotion and gratitude: “I’ve received many trophies in my career, but this one has a special meaning. Since 2014, I have fought with conviction for the network to survive and continue to raise the voice of African artists and cultural players. Today I’m happy to see the new generation ensuring continuity.”
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Testimonials
A few words about Arterial Network from the members of the elder’s committee, made up of former presidents of the pan-African network.
Arterial Network facilitates debate on the arts and the creative sector generally on the continent and develops positions on these issues with African leaders.
Mamou DAFFE
Arterial Network is the equivalence of the AU in the creative sector…
Korkor AMARTEFIO
Arterial Network’s primary mission is to connect Africans from all regions, breaking down barriers in order to put in place new policies to map out new circuits for culture…
Pierre Claver MABIALA
Partners
VFM
Since its creation, Visa For Music has established itself as an essential platform for promoting artists and music from Africa and the Middle East.
FSN
The mission of the Fondation Festival sur le Niger is to capitalize on the achievements of the Festival sur le Niger, to contribute to the promotion of African culture, the safeguarding of heritageand the decentralization of cultural life.
WOMEX
WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts.
NGO UNESCO
UNESCO is the United Nations organization that promotes cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to foster peace worldwide..
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Executive Team
Beside the Steering Committee of 5 members from each Region of Africa, Arterial Network is managed by its executive team
A. Babylas NDIAYE
CHAIRMAN (SENEGAL)
Stephanie KAPFUNDE
VICE CHAIRWOMAN (ZIMBABWE)
Manasse NGUINAMBAYE
TREASURER (CHAD)
Steering Committee
Our work in numbers
Like a Phoenix, the network always rises from its ashes, and on the difficult road of reconstruction we are confident on the addition of this new generation of highly committe cultural professionals to build up this Africa we have chosen, full of innovation and creativity…
AFFILIATES
+31
MEMBERS
+1400
years of experience
+18
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Contact us
Panafafrican Network Headoffice: Magnambougou | Rue 314 – Porte 76. BAMAKO | MALI – West Africa
chairman@arterialafrica.org / arterialnetworkheadoffice@gmail.com Tel : +22376081283 /+221765882353 www.arterialafrica.org