East Africa Arts | British Council

Mindleaps Rwanda performing at Ubumuntu Arts Festival in Rwanda — Mindleaps Rwanda performing at Ubumuntu Arts Festival ©
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East Africa Arts promotes new art, shares skills of creatives and ignites partnerships between the UK and East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan).

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About East Africa Arts

Discover more about our programme and how we're connecting creatives across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and the UK.

Programme objectives

Programme objectives and how the Ignite Culture programme aims to support the growth and sustainability of the cultural and creative sectors in ACP regions.

Creative DNA

Creative DNA promotes alternative and innovative approaches to the global fashion system, demonstrating that the fashion sector in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa is a viable career.

Current art projects

We have awarded grants and worked in collaboration with a number of partners. Explore our various projects.

Opportunities

Find out more about our open call arts grants and how to apply.

Keep in touch

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