National Arts Council, Tanzania (BASATA)

BASATA is the National Arts Council of Tanzania. It is an organization established under the National Arts Council Act No. 23 of 1984. It is a government agency for the revival, promotion and development of the arts in Tanzania. The Council strives to nurture an artistically conscious and active Tanzanian who is motivated to fully participate in the production and consumption of good art.

BASATA facilitates the production and consumption of good art works and services. The core values of NAC are the promoting and developing an authentic Tanzanian art tradition, upholding professionalism and excellence and promoting creativity and inattentiveness in the arts.