MAKING MEANS connects Zimbabwean artists living abroad with local creative organizations in Zimbabwe, creating opportunities for collaboration through art, conversation, and exchange. Through an online exhibition and sale of artworks, the project explores how these collaborations can generate resources for locally led creative initiatives.
2026 EDITION
For the inaugural edition, three Zimbabwean artists living abroad have created original works in support of The Oasis Bulawayo, an organisation supporting creatives and entrepreneurs in Bulawayo.
ONLINE EXHIBITION NOW OPEN
Artwork sales begin .
HOW IT WORKS
01 — Artists create
Zimbabwean artists living abroad create original artworks for the annual edition.
02 — Art is exhibited
The works are presented through an online exhibition.
03 — You purchase
From October 1, collectors can purchase artworks from the online exhibition.
04 — Funds support Zimbabwe
Proceeds help fund a local event hosted by The Oasis Bulawayo.
05 — We document the impact
Making Means follows and shares how the collaboration develops.