Supporting Zambia's creative sectors.
Our programs are designed to nurture talent, build sustainable livelihoods, and amplify the voices of creative professionals across Zambia. Through three interconnected pillars, we provide the tools, networks, and resources needed for artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural practitioners to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Three interconnected pillars building Zambia's creative ecosystem.
From grassroots talent development to policy-level advocacy — building visibility, capacity, and long-term sustainability within the cultural and creative economy.
Festivals & Cultural Platforms
The ArkTheory Platform Series — signature events like the Lusaka Fringe Festival and our Youth Creative Showcases — celebrating heritage and fostering artistic connection.
Capacity Development
Our Creative Skills Accelerator (CreSa) — structured workshops, mentorship, and hands-on training that build the skills to turn talent into a career.
Creative Sector Support
Partnerships, funding pathways, and resources connecting creative entrepreneurs to real opportunity.
Community Knowledge & Exchange
Our Community Arts & Storytelling Labs (CAS Labs) — preserving oral history and local storytelling for future generations.
How the pillars work in practice.
Creative Skills Accelerator (CreSa)
An 8–12 week structured training lab for emerging artists aged 18–30 who show strong potential but have limited access to professional training and networks — delivered through workshops, mentorship from established artists and cultural professionals, and group projects that culminate in public showcases.
- Theatre & PerformanceActing, directing, and devising.
- Digital StorytellingShort video, audio, and social media narratives.
- Creative WritingScripts, spoken word, and narrative design.
- Basic Production SkillsStage management, sound, lighting, and digital tools.
- Creative Entrepreneurship & BrandingAudience building, pricing, contracts, and pitching.
Community Arts & Storytelling Labs (CAS Labs)
CAS Labs embed creative practice directly within communities — particularly low-income urban and peri-urban areas — creating safe, constructive spaces where youth and community members explore local issues through art. They prioritize youth at risk of exclusion, and women and girls whose stories are often marginalized.
- Facilitated StorytellingSessions capturing local histories, challenges, and aspirations.
- Co-Created WorkShort plays, performances, podcasts, zines, and micro-exhibitions.
- Facilitator TrainingBasic training for community facilitators and youth leaders in arts-based approaches.
- Public Sharing EventsHosted in community centers, schools, and public spaces.
The ArkTheory Platform Series
Recurring, visible stages where emerging artists present their work, build audiences, and connect with partners — anchoring the training and community work in tangible opportunities.
- Lusaka Fringe FestivalA multi-day, multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing theatre, dance, film, music, workshops, and masterclasses.
- Youth Creative ShowcasesRegular showcases of work produced through CreSa and CAS Labs, hosted in accessible venues.
- Digital Performance NightsCurated online events featuring live-streamed or pre-recorded performances to broaden reach and visibility.
Partner with ArkTheory.
Join us in shaping the future of the arts. Whether you're an investor, institution, or collaborator, ArkTheory offers meaningful partnership opportunities that drive real-world impact.