Artists, conservation advocates and community members gathered at Sedia Hotel recently for the second annual Brush and Sup event, hosted by Sesmy Creations Hub under the theme ‘Brushstrokes for Biodiversity’.
The event combined art therapy, environmental awareness and philanthropy, giving participants an opportunity to paint while engaging in conversations about conservation and community development.
A key feature of the event was the use of recycled materials as painting mediums, including wine bottles and paper made from recycled elephant dung.
Guests spent the afternoon painting, networking and enjoying music in a relaxed outdoor setting. The event attracted people from different backgrounds, including artists, entrepreneurs and conservation stakeholders.
The organiser Sesame Tshoswane said the approach was intended to demonstrate how creativity can be used to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Sesmy Creations Hub Managing Director, Tshoswane, said Brush and Sup was designed to create a space where people could express themselves through art while learning about environmental responsibility.
Guests spent the afternoon painting, networking and enjoying music in a relaxed outdoor setting. The event attracted people from different backgrounds, including artists, entrepreneurs and conservation stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, Machaba Safaris Stakeholder Relations Manager Tuelo Montshonyane said conservation efforts should extend beyond protected areas and involve local communities.
“Conservation should not only be done in national parks and wildlife areas. Such community activities are vital to invest in locals and help build a generation that understands the values of creativity and conservation and protects the natural heritage that makes Botswana special,” he said.The event also had a charitable component. Beneficiaries include Lorato House, a children’s rescue shelter, which will host a mini paint-and-sip session for children. A handover ceremony is scheduled for September 26.
Tshoswane said combining creativity, conservation and social responsibility was central to the vision of the event.
The event demonstrated how creative activities can be used not only for recreation and personal wellbeing, but also to raise awareness about environmental issues and support community causes. Brush and Sup was supported by Sedia Hotel, The Game Reserve, Security Systems, Ichronic Media, Tlhalefang R-tistry, Laguna Water Botswana and Black Fabrics.
