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Artists and Writers in Uganda
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Artists and Writers sector based in Uganda. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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32 East
32° East is running the #BuildTheFuture Campaign to support the completion of the new 32° East Art Centre! The completed 32° East will provide a permanent home for artists in Uganda; nurturing community, inclusivity, and imagination through an active programme of residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and events. 32° East provides artists with the support, resources, and community they need to advance their craft, critically reflect our world, and imagine a new one. Phase I of our award-winning ecological centre can be found on Plot 212 Sonko Close, Kabalagala, Kampala and includes studios, a contemporary art library and co-working space, computers, meeting areas and lush garden. Our programme offers the visual arts community opportunities for connection through our monthly meet-ups and global networks, provides artists-in-residence with resources to advance their practice, and builds new audiences through Kampala’s longest-running contemporary art festival KLA ART.
1 to 10 staff
Millennium Development Foundation
Using available resources to improve livelihoods of the indigenous through personal skills like Art and Design, etc
11 to 50 staff
Ash Designer Official
ASH DESIGNER OFFICIAL Mwanje Kiirya Alafat Sharma Also known as Ash Designer Official, Ash Desiigner Born 25 June (age 22) Origin Njeru, Uganda Genres RnB, Afropop, Afrobeat Occupation(s) Musician, Artist, Vocalist, Songwriter (Kiirya Alafat Sharma,Ash Lyrical Designer), Lyricist (Ash Lyrical Designer), Dancer, Digital Creator, Model, Actor Years active 2018 as Songwriter–present Labels Ash Designer & Vesta Music Label (ADVM) Mwanje K Alafat Sharma known professionally as Ash Designer Official is a Ugandan singer and songwriter famous for doing Dance / Electronic songs.[1] He mainly does Dance, Electronic, Dancehall, Raggea, Raggea-dancehall, Reggae, RnB, Afropop and Afrobeat.[2] His smooth vocals and lyrical abilities have made him stand out in a short period of time as an artist.[3] Biography Ash Designer Official was born in in Njeru Buikwe district. He's the Eighth child of Kisense Asuman (Father) and Babirye Asha (Mother) In that very year his Father as Assistant Inspector Of Police (AIP) was given a transfer to Mayuge, in the Eastern part of Uganda. Where he went to His Glory Nurs. & P/S where he finished his Nursery Education for one year in 2002 He went to Baitambogwe P/S in P1 moved to Valley View Nurs & P/S and went to St. Jude Tadeo for P2 moves to Ikulwe P/S then moved to Kasuteime P/S due to Father's Transfer, Joined Top Hill Nur. & P/S for P3 and Joined Montessori Nurs. & P/S for P4 and back to Top Hill Nurs. & P/S to finish P4 and P5 then went to Lolwe Islands at Kandeege P/S for P6 then moved to Budaka FHP P/S to finish P6, Afterwards he joined St. Jude Tadeo Mbale in P7 then Kyebando P/S and back to St. Jude Tade
1 to 10 staff
Kiggundu Art Studio
Kiggundu Art Studio is a creative art space in Uganda Kampala dedicated to nurturing emerging artistic talent, cultural dialogues and community well-being through visual arts, research, mentorship, innovation and advocacy. Founded in 2021 by Ugandan visual artist Kiggundu Rodney, the space aims at supporting emerging and under represented artists to not only grow their personal careers but also be dedicated to transforming lives in their respective communities using their practices. Through its flagship apprenticeship program “Metamophorsis” the space, offers a supportive one year experience that turns caring into community by providing skills, guidance, mentorship, and resources to these artists hence encouraging them to not only grow individually but also uplift one another. Programs 1. Metamophosis 2. Memory Mosaics 3. Pallette Perspectives 4. Our Studio Our Story You can check out the studio’s work at
1 to 10 staff
Godal Community Initiative
Godal Community Initiatives is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting refugee artists by training and providing a platform to showcase their talents, connect with potential buyers, and gain recognition for their work. Our mission is to empower refugee artists to become self-sufficient and confident in their abilities, while promoting cultural understanding and appreciation through art. Vision:"Empowering refugees and host communities through art, creativity, and education, fostering inclusion, self-sustainability, and financial stability." Mission: To provide a comprehensive platform for refugees and host communities in Uganda to discover, develop, showcase, and sell their artistic talents, while offering education and training opportunities to enhance their skills and marketability. Activities - Initiation to Entrepreneurship - Vocational training - Art Joint session (exhibition)- talents Management
11 to 50 staff
Being Artsy
A web series of conversations with creative artists about their work, lives and purpose.
1 to 10 staff
Great African Art Banner
The Great African Art Banner (GAAB) is an African Union (AU) endorsed initiative that aims to create a massive 56km long banner featuring extraordinary paintings from across the African continent and the African diaspora under the theme “Paint the Africa you want”. Over and above, GAAB is a Pan-African initiative using art to visualize the role of Afro-optimism and celebrate our African-ness as a driver for self-determination, unity, cultural diplomacy and social-economic growth key in the actualization of the AU Agenda 2063
11 to 50 staff
