were led by Vincent Woropay and Stephen Mumberson. Research was carried out on ethical issues around artists’ production and copyright with inputs from Stephens Innocent and, later, The Artists’ Information Company (UK) which contributed to the Legislative Protection of Cultural Property in Zambia. The gallery acted as a resource, library, mentor and informal supplier of materials when none were available. Curation of exhibits included: “Artists Against Apartheid” raising funds for the Dora Tamana nursery in Lusaka (1985); presentation of Stephen Kappata’s work at the Havana Biennale (1988); representation in New Art from Zambia at the Africa Centre, London and a Retrospective of the work of Henry Tayali at the same venue (1989); Frontline Africa exhibition at Glasgow Mayfest (1990); an exhibition of Kappata paintings at the London Festival Hall (1991) etc. Mpapa was consulted by Robert Loder CBE in the lead-up to the Triangle Trust-funded Mbile workshops (subsequently Insaka) which enabled artists to work freely in a democratic and sponsored environment. The Gallery was also involved in residencies for Flinto Chandia, David Chirwa and Friday Tembo in Loder’s London Gasworks Studios and contributed to the attendance of Zambian artists to the Pachipamwe and Thapong workshops in Zimbabwe and Botswana. It closed when funding could not be obtained to develop it into an Art Trust and the Directors were unable to continue their commitment. It remained the only independent, fulltime, professionally curated art gallery at that time and for many years after. Directors and staff Mpapa was established by Joan Pilcher and Heather Montgomerie. In 1984 Ruth Hartley (Bush) assumed the management of the gallery and became a Director along with Patrick Mweemba and Cynthia Zukas. All were unpaid. As the gallery developed, Lutanda Mwamba, David Chirwa and Style Kunda worked as salaried managers. References Art galleries established in 1978 1978 establishments in Zambia Art galleries disestablished in 1996 Art museums and galleries in Zambia Buildings and structures in Lusaka