NADA

Member Organizations
1. National Garifuna Council
The NGC is a non-governmental organization representing the indigenous Garifuna people of Belize. Our mission is to preserve, strengthen and develop our culture as well as promote economic development of the Garifuna people. Please visit our website (www.ngcbelize.org) for more information.
Contact Details
Mr. Peter Ciego
National Garifuna Council of Belize
PO Box 277
59 Commerce Street
Dangriga Town
Belize
Tel: 501-502-0639 or 501-502-3781; e-mail – gulisi@btl.net or ngcbelize@btl.net

2. House of Culture – Benque Viejo / CACHE
The Community of Artists for Cultural & Historical Endeavours (CACHE) was integrated in the year 2000 as an offshoot of the Historical & Cultural Association of Benque Viejo, with the primary objective of establishing and supporting the House of Culture in the municipality of Benque Viejo del Carmen in western Belize. The mission of HOC Benque and CACHE involves the promoting and preserving of key aspects of the Maya and Mestizo culture predominant in western Belize.

As such, these entities have sought to promote traditional arts particular to the area. Cognizant of the fact that culture and art evolve, HOC Benque and CACHE embrace the opportunity to expose the people to contemporary forms of art.

HOC Benque and CACHE are supported by the Government of Belize, through the National Institute of Culture and History, and patrons in and outside Belize.
Contact Details:
David Ruiz
Community of Artists for Culture & Historical Endeavous
House of Culture
64 St. Joseph Street
Benque Viejo del Carmen
Cayo, Belize
Telefax: 501-823-2697; e-mail david_ruiz@hotmail.com

3. The Belize Theatre Company
The Belize Theatre Company is a registered non-profit amateur theatre company established to promote the growth and development of the theatre arts in the country of Belize. Formed in 1992, the Company was legally registered in May 2004 as a Private Company limited by guarantee and incorporated under the Company’s Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize. The mission of the Company is to contribute to the enrichment of Belize’s cultural and community life through the promotion and development of the theatre arts and the production of

Belize City, Belize theatrical presentations of excellence.
Contact Details:
Michael Coye
Belize Theatre Company
PO Box 1980
7702 Madame Liz Avenue
Belize City, Belize
Tel: 501-227-5185, Fax: 501-227-5523, e-mail: coye@btl.net

4. The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA)
The Institute of Creative Arts is one of the arm of the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH). ICA is dedicated to elevating the standards and increasing participation in the various forms of artistic expression for the social and economic benefit of the Belizean people and to administer public investment in the arts. Its mandate includes:
• To maintain a nationwide presence through an active outreach programme
• To conduct and support activities that focus on artist development taking into account the creative, technical and administrative aspects of production
• To provide opportunities for income generation and artistic expression
• To conduct and support activities aimed at developing audience appreciation for the creative arts
ICA continues to aspire to be the catalyst for the Performing and Visual Arts for the country.