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James MphandePosted on
11th Sep, 2026
The Copyright Society of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to boost the art sector in the country.
The remarks follow a successful art boot camp which MUST hosted with support from COSOMA.
The art bootcamp, came to an end on August 21 with participants and organisers hailing it as a success.
It was five days of intense production, teamwork, and artistic breakthroughs for both participants and facilitators.
The closing ceremony was attended by staff, parents and guests from University of Malawi and Copyright Society of Malawi.
Tikhale Chikanda of the Copyright Fund, funders of the event, said art is an essential necessity that shapes how we view the world, rather than a luxury.
He reiterated his institution's continued commitment to support the arts.
Chikanda urged participants to confidently enter the professional world, apply their new skills, and transform the global creative industry.
Executive dean of Bingu School of Culture and Heritage at MUST, Dr Atikonda Mtenje-Mkochi, thanked organizers, Copyright Fund, participants and facilitators for a job well done.
"We are here to celebrate your creativity, passion, and the future born from your transformative time at MUST," she said.
She said academic innovation should extend past research facilities and lecture halls to embrace the power of visual
design, sound and storytelling.
Cathy Mwiya, a participant, hailed the platform for teaching them both technical skills and self-trust.
"Our transformation is incredible. We started with doubt and blank canvases, but today we leave as a tight-knit community of confident artists," she said.
The bootcamp aligns with MUST's commitment to fostering national talent and driving socio-economic growth through the creative arts.
The ceremony concluded with poems, songs, artistic displays, and issuance of certificates of attendance.