About Us

TANZANIA ARTISTS RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (TARO) is a non-governmental organization that champions Artistic Freedom in Tanzania. We advocate for the rights and interests of artists and their works. We contribute to the development of the Tanzanian arts and cultural sector by focusing on enhancing Artistic freedom in the promotion of freedom of artistic expression, artists' rights and interests, professionalism, and gender equality. Our organization achieves this through advocacy, awareness campaigns, research, monitoring, and reporting on artistic freedom in Tanzania. ​

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HOW DO WE WORK?

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We partner with anyone who manifests similar shared commitments as enlisted in our focus areas. TARO has adopted "Constructive engagement" as a philosophy of our involvement. Constructive engagement is an approach to advocate for social change and transformation that seeks a reciprocal relationship between civil societies and institutions in governance based on mutual respect, trust, legitimacy, transparency, and competency.

 

We join forces with the entire spectrum of the art and cultural sector, including artists, galleries, civil societies, relevant authorities, development partners, international organizations, law firms, arts associations and federations,  and professional societies including students, academic institutions, and individuals to ensure arts and cultural sector issues' are addressed holistically.

 

SUPPORT US

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Join us, as we strive to enrich the art and cultural scene in Tanzania. TARO is dedicated to empowering local artists and showcasing their talents to the world. By collaborating with us, you will be a part of a movement that creates opportunities for artists in Tanzania and helps to establish a lively and flourishing artistic community. Let's work together to make a positive impact in the world of art and culture.

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