Reason 2: We’re celebrating in Chicago! In January 2023, Uweza will mark 15 years of serving the Kibera community. Between now and December 31, we are counting down 15 reasons that we hope you will help us reach our end-year goal of raising $50,000 in order to continue our vital…
We have had an artsy month and the highlight of this was our 2nd Paint & Sip held at Kofisi Africa’s beautiful space in Karen. Thanks to the support of our partners, Kofisi, OAM Studios and Kuzi Trading Company as well as everyone who attended, it was a fun-filled night…
Last month, we were grateful for the opportunity to lead a Paint and Sip teambuilding event with Novozymes Kenya. It was a great evening of painting, enjoying a meal, and engaging with Uweza Art Gallery artists. And everyone went home with a beautiful piece of art! Our next Paint & Sip…
Join us for an evening of art and fun at Kofisi Africa in Karen! On Thursday 30th June, we’ll host an evening of painting, led by Uweza’s artists. You’ll get the chance to sip on some wine or juice, mingle with other guests, and go home with your own beautiful…
While poets express themselves with words, visual artists do so with painting or drawing. Painting creates an opportunity to convey ideas, express emotion, use senses, explore color, explore process and outcomes, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. Every year, the world celebrates Creativity & Innovation Day on the 21st…
This month, our art program turned ten years old. What once started as an art class in a room of our community center in November 2011 has now bloomed into Uweza Art Gallery. Over the last 10 years, our art program has nurtured talented artists in Kibera by providing them…
On Saturday 12th December, we hosted the Uweza (Virtual) Art Show to provide friends and supporters around the world with a chance to connect with and learn about the Kibera-based artisans that we work with. If you weren’t able to join or if you would just like to experience it…
In May, we launched a call for submissions for Kibera ArtFest, an exhibition and art contest aimed at bringing exposure to the beauty of Kibera and abundant talent of Kibera’s artist and photographers. We received submissions from more than 40 creatives and will be holding an opening for an exhibition…
