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Dutch video captures artists at work
Dutch videographer Sammie van Dorp produced a new video featuring several Uganda Art Consortium members on his recent trip to Kampala. Van Dorp filmed Yusuf Ssali, Paul Kasambeko and Hassan Mukiibi in their new studio space, called "Studio 256" on... Continues...
New pix from December 2011 Kids Art Workshops
Children's art workshops continued through December at the Namungona studio of James Nsamba and Farouk Mukwaya (photo) and at Sanyuko Children's Ministry. James sent a new batch of photos from recent workshops in that show the enormous enthusiasm... Continues...
New York Show Opens for Six-week Run
Our winter Ugandart show "Fabric of Life" has opened at New York City's Empire State College. We're happy to present a few images from the event. The show continues through January 29. For more details see the photos linked below or click the... Continues...
Massai children illustrate a book showing their community's uses of medicine
By Steven Heller, Imprint

Children of Il Polei Primary School in Kenya have illustrated a book describing the traditional use of plants for medicine in their Massai community of the Mukogodo region. The traditional use of plants as medicines is of... Continues...
NYC Exhibition Opens December 9 at Empire State College
Uganda Art Consortium's first show in New York City opens December 9 at Empire State College, 325 Hudson street in Manhattan. The show will run through Jan. 29. An Opening reception will be held 5-8pm on Friday December 9. The show will feature works... Continues...
Two in One: Showcasing Beauty and Music
Wh-arts New in Kampala, By MOSES KIGANDA. An occasional Column by Moses Kiganda (exclusive to Ugandart.com) bringing you new and interesting developments in Uganda's contemporary art scene.

Inside the spacious art gallery at National Theatre,... Continues...
Tusiime Winning Wide Recognition in Uganda
Mathias Tusiime has become a familiar face all over Uganda following an outpouring of media attention to his work in print, On TV and in the galleries. Following his successful Kololo exhibition in April, he was featured in a two-page spread in the... Continues...

Videos of some of our recent activities

Georgetown University Children's Art Exhibit, Washington DC September 2011

Member Updates

Rees - 5 Dec - If you're in the NY metro area, visit the Ugandart exhibit from Dec 9 through Jan 29. LINK
Rees - 1 Nov - Enjoyed reading new Kiganda column.
Rees - 12 Aug - Experimenting with live updates on the home page.
Htom - 12 Aug - Back from Uganda with more art for a future show.
Jamesn - 1 Dec - This feature is similar to Twitter.

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