This year, there are 28 local artists who have exhibited in this exhibition, which is aimed at spreading the message about HIV/AIDS. Some of the artists who are exhibiting are women. The exhibition also includes some works by Brazilian artists.
One of the illustrations by a Brazilian cartoonist depicts a condom as a car safety belt to lock out HIV.
Some of the paintings by the local artists are really touching. There are also sculptures on display.
A Molefhi Senior Secondary School art teacher, Kate Kwati, said she has been participating in the exhibition for a number of years.
She takes her participation as part of her commitment to social obligation to the community.
Kwati said as women, it inspires them to address issues that are affecting them and children.
"Your art work must sensitise people," she said, adding that the exhibition has grown over the years.
"We have moved from just painting beautifully to conveying messages. The message that we are trying to convey is about a life touched or saved," she said.
Kwati, who is a member of the Botswana Visual Artists Association, said they have been roped in by the Department of Arts and Culture to assist in organising the exhibition.
As an association, she said, it is their intention to make the exhibition grow every year.
Kwati said it is important that artists should also be involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She said they are also affected as part of the society.
"You are either infected or affected. We want our art works to actually relay that message. But it has to be positive. It always has to change lives," she said.
Kwati said a workshop was held for the artists before the exhibition. She sees much improvement in this year's entrie
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