Free Artist Residencies in Nairobi

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1 fully funded residencies in Nairobi cover both housing and a stipend.

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Kuona Trust

Nairobi, Kenya

Kuona Trust Arts Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 that supports visual artists through studio spaces, residencies, exhibitions, and educational programs focused on contemporary art and community engagement. It offers residencies to artists from around the world in any medium, typically selecting two per year, with opportunities for up to two months stay, studio access, and culminating in exhibitions where one artwork is donated to the centre's collection. The program emphasizes cultural exchange, collaboration, and immersion in Nairobi's vibrant art scene, with facilities including individual studios, workshops for wood, blacksmithing, sculpture, and printmaking.

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Are there free artist residencies in Nairobi?

Yes. Fully funded residencies in Nairobi provide both accommodation and a stipend at no cost to the artist.

How competitive are free residencies in Nairobi?

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