The Kigali center for Photography is the first and only of its kind in Kigali,Rwanda . The Center aims to explore and promote Rwandan and foreign photography, support emerging Rwandan artists and explore beyond the medium.
Located in Kacyiru, a Kigali suburb, the venue is an enclosed residential space, which well suits one in need of a calm atmosphere, which we guess is a requirement for creatives..
EXHIBITIONS
With the continued struggle for space amongst most Rwandan artists, as an increasing robust in talent gradually arises, a few spaces have continuously ushered in talent.
Kigali center for photography is also a contemporary photography space showcase the work of Rwandan and international photographers. |
WORKSHOPS
Education is a major part of the Center.
We are inviting a number of well-known international Photographers and visual storytellers, to engage with the local photographers. We aim to engage share and exchange the knowledge with the local photographers. |
EVENTS
During special Events , hosted by both local and international , interested Audience get a special night of a review of their portfolio.
The goal is to introduce and share new projects has been created by the artists while their travels to Rwanda and learn how to develop their projects. |
OUR VISION
Established by Jacques Nkinzingabo , The center aims to explore and promote Rwandan and foreign photography, support emerging Rwandan artists and explore beyond the medium. The Kigali Center of photography is entirely to offer free services to local photographers. These include arranging workshops and exhibitions, on top of offering residencies to visiting international photographers and scholars to facilitate trainings.
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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF DREAMERS
The Center is currently Open everyday , 10am till 5 PM , Our Big gate sometime looks closed but Open the small door on the gate and come through down straight. We have a lovely dog , and very friendly " he's called SAWA " if you meet him , feel free to greet or touch him and likes hugs , be ready for lots of hugs :) .
Our Center is so calm, quiet and looks like none is around but just come in . You'll meet our team to guide you through exhibition rooms.
We suggest you to send us an email ( kigaliphotocenter@gmail.com or give us a call ( 0784579943) before your visit , Our Team is small and we would be happy to guide you and give you further details about our work in Rwanda ( We've opened our first community center for arts and crafts in Gitarama ) .
Our Center is so calm, quiet and looks like none is around but just come in . You'll meet our team to guide you through exhibition rooms.
We suggest you to send us an email ( kigaliphotocenter@gmail.com or give us a call ( 0784579943) before your visit , Our Team is small and we would be happy to guide you and give you further details about our work in Rwanda ( We've opened our first community center for arts and crafts in Gitarama ) .
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Kacyiru , Kigali , Rwanda
Direction : KCP is the first gate on the left after the shop on KG 5 Ave. At the traffic-circle by the USA Embassy in Kayciru, exit the circle to the left, and take the second right turn on to a dirt road. KCP Iherereye kumuhanda werekeza Ku akagali ka KAMUTWA Kacyiru munsi n'ambassade y'amerika. Ukinjira umuhanda W'igitaka muri metero 50 muhabona icyapa kibereka amarembo yacu. Contact us : +250 784579943 / 0788851526 or send us email : kigaliphotocenter@gmail.com |
