Art Residency Centre

Plot 1739, The Village Gaborone, Botswana

Executive Team

Maitseo Bolaane
Chairperson

ETHNOLOGY- University of Botswana

Prof. Maitseo M. M. Bolaane teaches history and is director of the San Research Centre at the University of Botswana. She specialises in San history and the creation of national parks and is most recently co-editor of Parallel Issues and Mutual Challenges for San and Sami People in Research (Umea University Press, 2015).

bolaanem@ub.ac.bw

Kim Karabo Makin
Vice-Chairperson

Born in Gaborone, Botswana; Kim Karabo Makin is a multidisciplinary artist, radio DJ and Master of Fine Art (MFA) graduate from the Michaelis School of Fine Art. Her practice combines aspects of Sculpture, Sound and Installation, with a research archival base and unique spatial awareness.

kimmakin_94@yahoo.com

Giancarlo LaGuerta
Secretary

I am a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, born and raised in Gaborone, Botswana. I make work centered around my personal psychological state as well as more general, universal ideas about the human experience. My work also attempts to explore the relationship between masculinity and violence, specifically in a contemporary African context. My work raises questions about existentialism and also attempts to destigmatize conversations around masculinity, politics, culture and heritage.

thelaguertashow@yahoo.com 

Reba Robi
Vice-Secretary

Reba Robi is a self-taught visual artist and musician. Her current work explores the cerebral and ephemeral nature of reality. She is particularly interested in dreams, the construction of thought and imagination. In addition to ARC, Reba is a vital member of PERFECT NOISE, a music show that helps to develop and empower young artists.

Francine Sheldon
Treasurer

I am a Motswana citizen of the world. I have had financial and budget oversight and project management in many different fields , and am privileged to bring these skills in support of such a dynamic an artist-led organisation as ARC.

fmarkides@gmail.com

ARC Board

Thebe Gee
ARC Cine Club facilitator
Thero Makepe
Facilitator-International Residents
Tumelo Nkwe
General Admin
Kizito Bonna
ARChive / Video
Katso Modirwa
ARChive / admin
Modisa Tim Motsomi
Board Member Francistown
Renee Eisen
Admin / events
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Leo Makgekgenene
Board Member
Ngozi Chukura
Board Member
Karabo Maine
Board Member
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Naomi Loabile
Board Member
naomiloabile@gmail.com
Aarifa Khan
Board Member
khan.aarifa@gmail.com
HonestlyJust Joe
Board Member
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Kutlo Mabua
Board Member Mahalapye
Maipelo Gabang
Co- Founder | Special (International) Member
Frances Murray Hudson
Board Member Maun