Interdisciplinary Residencies in Kenya

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.

Studio Verde

Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Studio Verde offers multidisciplinary artist residencies that blend art, science, and environmental conservation across various global locations, including the Peruvian Amazon, Zambia, and Kenya. These immersive programs invite artists, curators, and designers to collaborate with local experts and eco-guardians, exploring the unique environmental and cultural challenges faced in these regions. Through a combination of workshops, field research, and hands-on experiences, participants engage in ecological restoration efforts, climate change mitigation, and community engagement, all while creating impactful artistic narratives that inspire environmental action. Studio Verde’s residencies focus on deep cultural immersion, with opportunities to learn from Indigenous knowledge and local conservation practices. While these are self-funded residencies, Studio Verde provides guidance in securing external funding. The organization supports the creation of art that bridges the gap between creative expression and scientific inquiry, ultimately fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and cultural exchange.