National Arts Council (BASATA)
Utumishi House, 18 Road, Kivukoni, P.o.Box 4779, Dar es Salaam
+255 740030595 / +255 740030559
info@basata.go.tz
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Location: Utumishi House, 18 Road, Kivukoni, P.o.Box 4779, Dar es Salaam
- The Mandate and Functions of NAC
Pursuant to Section 4(1) of the National Arts Council Establishment Act No. 23 of 1984, as amended in 2019, the National Arts Council is mandated to undertake and oversee a range of functions aimed at promoting, developing, regulating, and preserving the arts sector as follows;
- To revive and promote the development of works of art;
- To conduct research on various issues related to the arts;
- To register artists and arts infrastructure in the country;
- To provide advice and technical assistance to organizations or individuals engaged in arts activities;
- To coordinate arts activities carried out by various individuals and institutions;
- To develop and strengthen training programmes for arts stakeholders;
- To advise the Government on matters relating to the development and production of works of art;
- To promote the development of the arts through exhibitions, competitions, festivals, workshops, and seminars;
- To register artists and stakeholders engaged in arts activities;
- To develop guidelines for managing and maintaining the quality of artistic works;
- To maintain databases of artists and stakeholders engaged in arts activities;
- To operate and support institutions or individuals involved in the production, importation, exportation, or sale of works of art outside the country;
- To promote compliance with Tanzanian ethics, values, and cultural practices in artistic works among artists and arts stakeholders;
- To promote the establishment of arts associations or federations with the aim of increasing the number of groups engaged in artistic activities;
- To facilitate local artists and arts groups to access training or enhance their skills both within and outside the country;
- To mobilize and manage funds obtained from various sources to enable the National Arts Council and artists to fulfil their responsibilities; and
- To take disciplinary action against individuals, groups, institutions, associations, or owners of arts infrastructure who engage in artistic activities in violation of the National Arts Council Act.
Vision
To be a leading regulator and enabler of artistic excellence, revenue generation, and increased artistic production in the country.
Mission
To facilitate the production, marketing, consumption, and public participation of high-quality artistic activities.
