Curated by Kenyan independent curator Thaddeus Wamukoya (Tewa), founder and director of TEWASART AND PATRONS, A Contemporary Art Affair: Emerging African Voices showcases over 20 rising contemporary artists from the East African region and across the continent.
In addition, it serves as a fundraising event to support the Tewas Art African Art Award & Residency Program – 2026, which is designed to foster artistic growth and collaboration through a residency and mentorship program. The program will offer emerging African artists opportunities for creative exchange, mentorship, and connections to a broader network, while providing a platform to showcase their work to a wider audience.
VENUE
TRADEMARK HOTEL, NAIROBI
DATE
30TH AUGUST 2025, 5 – 8 PM
FEATURED ARTISTS
ABEL BEYENE, NATNAEL ASHEBIR, TIBEB SIRAK, MIKIYAS SINTAYEHU, SIMON ABREHAM, BRIDGET BIBI VAN GRIEKEN, SHEILA BAYLEY, DOREEN MUENI, FRIDAH IJAI, NADIA WAMUNYU, MURAMUZI JOHN BOSCO, BABIRYE ERINAH FRIDAH, WAFA SALAH, FASALEJO TOBILOBA, ERICA KAPAYA, ALSADG MAHMOUD, MUJAHID ALHADI, USRA HAMZA
TICKETS
KES 4,500 PER PERSON (ART EXPERIENCE + BITINGS + SOFT DRINK) – CASH BAR AVAILABLE
LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE (100 TICKETS ONLY)
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2. Account Name: Thaddeus Wamukoya
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