Young artists showcase growth at metamorphiosis exhibition. Thank you @nilepostnews .
Read article https://nilepost.co.ug/news/242924/young-artists-showcase-growth-at-metamorphosis-exhibition
Exhibition still ongoing until 25th February. Feel free to pass by.
@kabeya_ilunga@ntare360
The Letter that Never got Delivered
I first heard about @gatejasanaa_official 15yrs ago through my mother’s conversations with her friends. He was quite popular in our church circles being a prominent figure in Uganda’s Art scene. My mother, my greatest supporter then and now having recognized my passion for art since childhood was determined to probably connect me with him one day.
As my Form 6 vacation approached, my mother penned down a letter, asking if he would take me in as an apprentice. His studio was 20min away from home. When she handed me the letter to deliver to him, my heart skipped a bit. I was filled with anxiety and fear. We had never had a real conversation, and apart from art, we had not quite much in common. At least, that’s what I told myself. To me, he was the gentleman at church who wore beautiful, artistic shirts with prints. Imposter syndrome kept me from seizing the moment. I remember walking to his home, letter in hand, and knocking on his gate. When no one answered, I was relieved and just turned back. That letter, still sealed in its envelope, remains in my possession to this day.
Yesterday, at @kiggunduartstudio , my team hosted an artist talk as part of Metamorphosis, our end of year apprenticeship exhibition. At the center of the discussion sat none other than Sanaa Gateja himself, sharing his wisdom and insights with the next generation of artists as an elder in the art scene. As I reflected on the moment, it felt surreal and reminded me of that brief letter story. Even though I didnt get to be his studio apprentice then, l’ve indirectly learnt alot from his work ethic and I thank him a lot for sparing time to come through and share openly with new generation artists.
I still wrestle with self-doubt myself, but creating this space and accompanying emerging artists like Kabeya and Edwin among others stands as a testament to the continued commitment, resilience, and dedication to grow and serve. I’ve learnt to transform my fears into fuel while creating various spaces and platforms where artists and non-artists alike can grow, collaborate, experiment and push past their insecurities.
As we enter into the last quarter of 2025 at Kiggundu Art Studio, we are excited to launch an end of year fundraising drive themed #OurStudioOurStory a celebration of the journey we’ve walked together since 2022 and an invitation to co-create the future of Kiggundu Art Studio with us.
This campaign honors the hands, hearts and voices that have shaped our space, artists, apprentices, supporters and community.
In 2023, we launched an Apprenticeship program to support early stage artists, students in Ndejje community and beyond through mentorship and accompanyment to help them achieve their wildest creative ambitions.
Through out the two years, we have seen exceptional growth and engagement at the space through our activities, openstudios, artisttalks, workshops, exhibitions and studio visits etc.
As we build better into the next phase of our work, we hope to share with you this campaign to grow with us as we support the next generation of artists in this community. We shall be sharing subsequent information about this drive as we go on.
In the meantime, check link in bio to donate and support the cause. Thank you🙏🏾
#OurStudioOurStory
#SupportKiggunduArtStudio
#Metamorphosis
#GoFundMe
#MentorshipMatters
#Apprenticeship
What are conversations and Art without some games. Pius Muhangi from @quizzybrainiacsug will be around to take you through some intretsing games and quiz exercises.
Games and quizzes sharpen the mind, improve memory and support better brain health. Dont miss the fun this Sunday.
#ArtandMemoryCafe #GBHI10
Dr. Byaruhanga Nicholas is a Clinical Nutritionist with a 7 year experience working as a wellness coach. Currently working with Aghakan and Ruby Hospitals .
He has practical experience in management of metabolic diseases like diabetes , High blood pressure, weight management, gastritis and gut health restoration through dietary modification and lifestyle changes.
He will be sharing with us about anything food related and how our brains respond to what we eat. This Sunday at the Art and Memory cafe at Era92 Hub Kampala.
If you have any food related questions related to the Brain, you wouldn’t want to miss.
#ArtandMemoryCafe #GBHI10 #NutritionandBrainHealth #MemoryMosiacs
Healing happens from the inside out through nutrition, dance movement, mindfulness, and community care.
I am honored to join the Art & Memory Cafe’ as one of the "Baristas". This interactive day is dedicated to exploring how "
Creativity aids our Brain health and mental health featuring brain health talks, poetry, and hands-on creative workshops. Whether you are an artist, a caregiver, or simply a curious mind, this space is for you.
Join us as we explore the beautiful intersection of art and brain health.
📍 Venue: Era92Hub, Lungujja, Kampala
🗓️ Date: Sunday, May 17th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔗 Registerthrough the link in the first comment. see you there
Meet Patience Ahebwa K. (@thrive_therapy_and_wellness_ ), a Clinician, Counseling Psychologist and public health & wellness specialist. She runs Thrive Therapy & Wellness Centre which focuses on mental wellness, resilience and holistic health. She will be sharing about Movement, Nourishment and Connection, The 3 pillars of lifelong brain health. We can’t wait to learn from her session.
#ArtandMemoryCafe #6daystogo #GBHI10 #MemoryMosaics
Meet our Facilitators
Elizabeth Kasujja (@kasujjaelizabeth ), a Clinical Psychologist training at Butabika Hospital Kampala, A Queens Young Leader, CEO Clear Yo Mind, a mental health social enterprise making psychological care accessible and culturally grounded across Africa. Her work sits at the intersection of Trauma, Creativity and community wellbeing.
We can’t wait to engage and learn from your amazing wealth of knowledge Elizabeth. ✨👌🏾
Have you signed up for the Art bd Memory Cafe??
#GBHI0 #ArtandMemoryCafe #BrainHealth #MentalHealthMonth
@gerry_opoka is a Ugandan wellness consultant, a mental health advocate and Founder Soul Foundation Uganda. Her passion is helping people and teams heal from the inside out through nutrition, dance movement, mindfulness and community care.
If you love dancing, you wouldn’t want to miss Gerry’s session. Come prepared with your dancing shoes on.
#ArtandMemoryCafe #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
Grateful to @nilepostnews for featuring the Art & Memory Cafe and helping amplify conversations around memory, creativity and Brain health in our communities.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to this important gathering. Check link in bio to sign up.
#GBHI10 #MemoryMosaics #BrainHealth #CreativeMinds #MentalHealthMonth
Cc: @gbhi_fellows , @memorymosaicsinitiative , @kiggunduartstudio
Meet our Art & Memory Cafe Facilitators ✨
Dr. Annie Pink is an internationally certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner, NLP Hypnotist, Advanced NLP Life Coach, and Counsellor with over 15 years of experience. She is deeply committed to supporting emotional and psychological well-being in children, adolescents, and adults.
With extensive experience in educational settings, she helps students navigate anxiety, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional development through counselling, workshops, and value-based interventions focused on kindness, empathy, and responsible decision-making.
Dr. Annie also brings strong clinical experience, working with adults and the elderly in managing anxiety, depression, insomnia, drug addiction, phobias, and Parkinson’s disorder. Her integrative approach combines therapeutic counselling with NLP techniques to build resilience, confidence, and lasting positive change.
We can’t wait to learn more from her as we share our different experiences on 17th May.
#MemoryMosaics #GBHI10 #MentalhealthMonth
