Tanzania

      CURRICULUM VITAE

_{Name: Fred Halla}

_{Birth Date: 22nd May 1975}

_{Place of Birth: Songea}

_{Nationality: Tanzanian}

_{Sex: Male}

_{Marital Status: Single}

_{Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English}

_{Profession: Visual Artist (Illustrator, Cartoonist, Painter, Graphic Artist)}

_{Computer Literacy: Introduction to PC. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Page maker, Coral Draw and Macromedia Dream weaver.}

_{Contacts: P.O Box 5260, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.}

_{Tel: +255 754 263 810,}

_{Email: fredhalla@yahoo.com}

_{Websites: www.vmcaa.nl/bongotoons}

_{www.artshost.org/rafiki}

_{www.katuni.itgo.com}

_{EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND}

_{2002 -2005 - Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dar es Salaam - Tanzania}

_{1996 – 1998 - Advanced Level education at Jitegemee High School in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania}

_{1991 – 1994 - Ordinary Level education at Tambaza High School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania}

_{OTHER COURSES/ TRAINING ATTENDED.}

_{2001- Illustration course by Children’s Book Project for Tanzania}

_{1999- Book Illustration Course by Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with SIDA - Tanzania}

_{1997- Certificate Course on Broadcasting at Tanzania School of Journalism (TSJ).}

_{WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS ATTENDED}

_{2004- Mural Paintings regional Workshop organized by Rafiki Art Trust - Tanzania}

_{2004- Illustrators Workshop organized by The British Council - Tanzania}

_{2003- Metal Sculpture regional residency organized by Rafiki Art Trust - Tanzania}

_{2002- Advanced Cartoonist Workshop organized by The British Council Dar es Salaam - Tanzania}

_{2002- Etching and Linocut Workshop organized by Wasanii Art Gallery at Nyumba ya Sanaa - Tanzania}

_{2001- Workshop on Primary Education Development Program (PEDP), awareness creation and development of Information, Education and Communication Material (IEC) organized by Ministry of Education and Culture - Tanzania}

_{1998- Acrylic Painting Workshop organized by Kinondoni Young Artists Association (KYAA) - Tanzania}

_{1997- Oil Painting Workshop organized by Kinondoni Young Artists Association (KYAA) - Tanzania}

_{EXHIBITIONS
2006- Group exhibition to celebrate 45 yrs of Independence organized by Nyumba ya Sanaa - Tanzania}

_{2006- Group Exhibition organized by British Council - Tanzania}

_{2003 – Online exhibition on “Romanian Great Comedian, Writer, Poetry” (Calgiale Caricatures) organized by Eastern Europe Cartoonists Rights Network.}

_{2003- On line exhibition ‘bongotoons website’ at Virtual Museum of Contemporary African Art in Netherlands organized by Africaserver Foundation in Netherlands. (www.vmcaa.nl/bongotoons).}

_{2002- On line exhibition on “XXI Century Great Personalities” in Romania organized by Eastern Europe Cartoonists Right Network.}

_{2002- World Press Freedom Day (Open air exhibition) organized by Popular Association of Cartoonists in Tanzania.}

_{2000- East African Leading Cartoonists (WITTY BLACK LINES) held in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, organized by Embassy of Japan.}

_{2000- Water color Paintings at the embassy of Finland organized by Fine Artist Association of Tanzania (FAAT).}

_{1999- East African Political Cartoons and Caricatures held in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam and German, organized by Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES).}

_{1998- Acrylic Painting at Russian Cultural Centre, organized by Kinondoni Young Artist Association (KYAA) - Tanzania}

_{1997- Oil Painting at National Museum of Tanzania, Organized by Kinondoni Young Artist Association (KYAA) - Tanzania}

_{AWARDS/MERITS}

_{2006- Winner for Mural Competition organized by British Council Tanzania}

_{1998 - Best Cartoon for using in an advertising and promotion of learning Germany “Germany and its Language” organized by Goethe Institute in Germany.}

_{PUBLICATIONS/OTHER WORKS}

_{2006: Layout & design: Book titled “Nyekundu na Kijani” ( Red and Green) Kwanza Publishers Dar es Salaam - Tanzania}

_{2006: Layout & Design book titled “ Kubwa na Ndogo ( Big and Small) for Kwanza Publishers Dar Es Salaam - Tanzania}

_{2006: Book Cover &Illustration for Mangroove Publisher Dar Es Salaam - Tanzania}

_{2005: Book Cover & Illustrations for Mangroove Publishers - Tanzania}

_{2004: Poster for “TUSEME Project” University of Dar Es Salaam}

_{2004: Poster for “Music Mayday” in Netherlands}

_{2001: Publication ‘Arts and Politics’ by Friedrich Ebert Foundation - Tanzania}

_{2001: Catalogue ‘Great Personalities 21st Century’, By Eastern Europe Cartoonists Rights Network – Poland}

_{2000: Poster for “National Book Symposium” - Tanzania}

_{1995 – 2006 Cartoonist for local newspapers}

_{MANAGEMENT SKILLS:}

_{2007 member for National Arts Committee Tz - for International Association for Arts}

_{2005 – 2007 Visual Arts consultation for British Council - Tanzania}

_{2005 - To date Chairman Rafiki Art Trust}

_{2000 – 2006 Secretary General Popular Association of Cartoonists in Tanzania}

_REFEREES:

_{1) Prof. Jengo, Elias (2) Blandina Munghezi}

_{University of Dar es Salaam, Public Relation & Program manager}

_{Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts, British Council Tanzania}

_{P. O Box 35044 P. O Box 1900, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam}

_{email: eliajengo@hotmail.com Email: blandina.munghezi@britishcouncil.co .tz}

_{Tel: +255 754 233 002} 

InfoSend E-mailJoin Mailinglist