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.

Ignite Culture

Ignite Culture is a grant facility for the cultural and creative sectors in 14 countries in Eastern Africa. Funded by the EU and implemented by the Secretariat of the OACPS.

Creative DNA

Creative DNA is a British Council programme funded by the FCDO designed to support fashion businesses in Kenya develop skills, knowledge and networks in Kenya and the UK.

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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