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Welcome to Inema Arts Center

The Home Of Rwandan Art.

Founded in 2012 by brothers and self-taught painters Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza, Inema Arts Center spurs creativity for personal, social and economic growth. Nkurunziza and Nkuranga started Inema in order:

  • To tap the untapped potential of art in Rwanda. 
  • To use the creative expression as a way to bring the community and country alive. 
  • To provide exposure to creative people and to create opportunities for Rwanda’s most underserved communities while using creativity for a productive livelihood. 

Today, Inema Arts Center has become a beacon in Rwanda for cultivating creative expression. Inema Arts Center is a collective of Rwandan creative artists. At its core, Inema Arts Center provides space for 5 artists in residence to explore their creative talent.

Creativity Programs

Art With a Mission: Big Changes Come From Small Actions

Art with a Mission works with orphans offering them an opportunity to discover and use their artistic talent. Hand-in-hand with orphanage centers, Inema Arts Center mentors in art as a skill, a talent, an occupation and survival skill.

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Gallery Activities

Overview

Inema Dance

Inema Dance helps to develop the youngsters' musical and artistic talent through a rigorous, positive and productive training. With performances held around the country, Inema dancers uphold cultural values while generating income for school fees. 

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Overview

Inema Cafe

Enjoy the taste of authentic Rwandan coffee with light refreshments, including hot and cold drinks; wrapped sandwiches, wraps, cakes and cookies from the Inema cafe menu.

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Overview

Nziza Art Initiative & Workshops

Offering products solely produced by women the showroom features jewelry, African linens, and leatherworks made at the Nziza Workshop and from partner co-ops, including SONGA, Abraham and Azizi.

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Weekly Activities 

Join In With Our Family Activities As Part of The Gallery's Week

The Gallery extends its programs through a diverse range of weekly events and activities that are designed to enrich your experience. Our public programs range from yoga classes to painting sessions and personalized guided tours.

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Press

National Geographic

The inventive art that is Rwanda

Emmanuel Nkuranga, Co-founder of Inema Arts Center literally turns trash into treasure with his sculptures made from e-waste. He’s one of many artists across the country who use commonplace materials to create art you’d never recycle (including bottle cap animals, snack bag purses and stunning art pieces you wish you could fit in your suitcase).

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The New York Times

A Night Out in Kigali

In the capital of Rwanda, our columnist joins a family gathering at a lively night spot, and discusses the past, present and future of this evolving East African city.

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Vogue

Creative Hubs to Visit in Africa

Spend an afternoon at Inema Arts Center to see works by a collective of Rwandan creative artists. The gallery’s artists-in-residence program allows up to 10 artists at a time to explore their creative talent, specializing in contemporary African arts, crafts, music, and dance. 

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Inema Arts Center

In Partnership with The MasterCard Foundation.

Rwanda is brimming with talent. With the influence and reach of African artists and creatives now global due to social media and digital streaming services, the continent’s creative sector is gaining momentum and interest.

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