Welcome to Inema Arts Center
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:
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 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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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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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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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.
Weekly Activities
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.
National Geographic
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).
The New York Times
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.
Vogue
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.