Welcome to Inema Arts Center
The Home Of Rwandan Art.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Inema Arts Center
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