Are you passionate about literature, the performing arts, cultural policy issues and communication? Do you work in the cultural, artistic or academic sector? The Resource Centre of the Regional Centre for the Living Arts in Africa (CERAV/Afrique) is a real treasure trove for anyone with a passion for reading, who wants to deepen their knowledge of the African living arts and contribute to their preservation and enhancement.
Located in the heart of the city of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso, the CERAV/Afrique resource centre offers a rich collection of over 1,000 specialist documents on the 2005 UNESCO Convention, the performing arts, intangible cultural heritage, cinema, politics, cultural regulations, literature, communication, entrepreneurship, cultural marketing, the development and management of cultural projects, and more. Whether you are a student, researcher, teacher, or simply curious to discover Africa's cultural diversity, this centre is designed to offer you unlimited access to unique and specialised documentation.
An exceptional collection at your fingertips
The centre houses a wide range of documentary resources:
Livres specialising in African arts and culture.
Articles scientific papers and theses on intangible cultural heritage.
Revues specialising in artistic and cultural practices in Africa.
Fonds audiovisuals, including films and sound recordings relating to the performing arts.
This wealth of knowledge is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the continent's cultural riches.
Why come to the CERAV/Africa Resource Centre?
Accès free access to high-quality documentation
Conseils Personalised advice from specialists to help you with your research.
Rencontres and exchanges with professionals from the cultural sector and researchers.
Conférences and workshops organised regularly to promote African performing arts.
Come and discover Africa's intangible cultural heritage!
CERAV/Afrique invites you to come and discover its resource centre and explore the cultural wealth of Africa. Whether you're passionate about theatre, dance, storytelling, music or ancestral cultural practices, you'll find an inexhaustible source of inspiration here.
Don't wait any longer, come and visit the CERAV/Afrique resource centre and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of African performing arts!
Address: Centre de Ressources du CERAV/Afrique, Office at Immeuble SANGA (Centre-ville, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
For more information, please contact us via our social networks or by email: ceravfrique@gma
