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Global Arts Trust
Adelaide Chikunguru, Global Arts Trust
April 05, 2004

Who are they?
Global Arts Trust is a cultural organization, which was founded to promote cultural activities through various mediums such as theatre, literature, film as well as music in Zimbabwe. The organization was formed in September 2002 and has established a far -reaching membership with some members in Bulawayo, Kwekwe, Gweru and even Mutare. Global Arts Trust, in order to achieve its goals, works through and/or closely with the National Arts Council. Global Arts Trust is a management and consultancy organization. Ideally, the organization must have 4 operating divisions that is management, consultancy, promotions and an agency. This was the idea on its formation however, due to various constraints, currently the management, consultancy and agency are in operational.

The Agency is made up of registered arts organizations and individual artists who are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Unregistered artists’ and individual’s deals are however accepted for implementation on adhoc basis upon approval by the Board of Trustees selection committee.

It is the duty of the agency through the organization to financially assist the registered aspiring individual artists and organizations, which are the beneficiaries of the Trust to realize their dreams through a revolving fund.

Who is who at global arts trust? (Management)

• Walter Muparutsa has worked on a number of cultural and theatre festivals as a writer, actor, director and adminstrator. (Coordinator)
• Beautie Masvaure an experienced film –maker who has worked on films such as Yellow Card and Everyone’s Child to mention a few. She has been in the film industry for over 9 years as a script supervisor, director and production manager. (Heads Production Side)
• Mandisi Gobodi a theatre graduate and talented writer with a cosmopolitan background is currently writing for Mopani Junction, the HIV/AIDS radio serial drama. (In charge of script writing and production).
• Zororo Mubaya who has worked at ZBC and Media for Development Trust as a technician. (Heads the Technical Side of GAT). She is currently working on Mopani Junction.
• Dylan Wilson- Max a talented actor of both film and stage, as evidenced by his portfolio, which has over 10 theatre plays and 6 films. Currently acting and directing the local soap Studio 263. (Production side of GAT).
• Adelaide Chikunguru a Media Studies Graduate with a diverse knowledge of the media and highly experienced in information management and networking. (Programs and Information Officer GAT).
  

Activities
Global Arts Trust has been involved in numerous cultural activities. At the Alliance Francaise last year, GAT participated by showcasing the play US by Mandisi Gobodi which tackles such issues as how the artists are affected and/or infected by HIV/AIDS. Walter Muparutsa directed the play Wedding Night, which he won a NAMA award for, as best theatre director. Up Side Down by Mandisi Gobodi is another play by GAT shown at the Mannenberg. One of our plays Harry: The Brother from the other mother has made it to HIFA this year. GAT also promotes a public forum through debate. The Trust organizes discussions at the Book Café on topical issues monthly.

Funding
GAT is self sufficient through the various projects it undertakes. However, it is also funded by donors, and other cultural funds that may be in existence at any given time.

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