Lweendo Hamukoma

Dynamic and innovative arts professional with over a decade of experience, including five years in the arts and cultural sector. Passionate about curating impactful programs that amplify African and diaspora art narratives while fostering meaningful public engagement. Skilled in designing exhibitions, workshops, and public programs that connect diverse audiences with the transformative power of art. Proven collaboration, project management, and fundraising expertise, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget. Committed to advancing inclusivity and equity within the cultural sector by leveraging digital tools and contemporary curatorial methodologies to enhance accessibility and engagement. Currently a scholarship recipient at The New Centre for Research & Practice, pursuing a Certificate in Art & Curatorial Practice to deepen expertise and contribute to the evolving global art landscape.

• Magna Carta x Scenorama Wine Collaboration: Created a bespoke wine label to integrate cultural storytelling with product development, boosting exhibition revenue and audience engagement at Javett-UP.
• Film Club Curation: Curated screenings of local, international, and independent films, building a vibrant community of cinephiles in Pretoria and addressing the absence of independent cinema at Javett-UP.
• Ifa Lethu Project: Acquired R750,000 in funding from the Australian High Commission to support the conservation of the Ifa Lethu project.
• European Community Anti-Apartheid Support Consultative Research Workshop: On 03/01/24, I facilitated a workshop held by Javett-UP about the European Union's role in the end of apartheid.
• Cross Currents Curatorial Residency: NIROX/Villa-Legodi Centre for Sculpture, 02/27/24-03/02/24. Co-facilitated with Sven Christian, a curatorial residency with fellow curators Mabafokeng Hoeane, Tammy Langtry, Tlotlo Lobelo, Nontobeko Ntombela Akoi-Jackson to reflect on the function of curatorship in our contemporary context.
• EquityxDesignxAfrica (SAMEA): On 11/10/24, I co-facilitated a workshop at the SAMEA conference on equity design in the South African context.
• Abafa(ba)zi Collecting Narratives Panel Discussion: I moderated the panel on The Perspective and Agency of Black Women, 12/07/24.