We are excited to announce a new collaboration with Kuzi Trading Company! Kuzi was born out of a passion for living well and the firm belief that African products can be both beautiful and useful. Uweza artists Kelvin, Bahati, and Murrel have created a limited edition line of art pots….
Reason 3: We make seemingly impossible goals possible and show young people that they are extraordinary. “I had no idea when I started preschool that one day I’d be wearing such clothes and graduating from such a prominent institution. I assumed it was for extraordinary people. But in this case,…
Two years ago this month, a team from Kofisi Africa visited us at Uweza Art Gallery for the first time. Since then, we have enjoyed a synergistic partnership that has seen Kofisi decorate their gorgeous co-working spaces around Nairobi with Uweza artwork. They have purchased more than 200 pieces of…
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…
Students across Kenya are currently on a long break from school until the end of April and this can be a risky time for children in Kibera if they are not engaged in productive activities. So for the next several weeks, we will be holding our art classes six days…
“I think anyone can do art as long as they have passion for it. Female representation in art spaces is small, including here at Uweza. Being in this space comes with lots of challenges, especially being a woman. I am a mother to a 5 year-old and sometimes motherhood, among other…
