Founded by Innocent Nkurunziza and Emmanuel Nkuranga in 2012, Inema Art Center is located in the heart of Kigali the capital city of Rwanda. Inema Art Center became the heart for artists and art offering art exhibition space, a gallery for art pieces, an art training center, and a working space for artists, to mention a few. Inema Art Center also provides a platform for the local communities to exhibit their talents like dancing whenever tourists visit and earn a living.
This center also provides an artistry, traditional, and cultural experience to the tourists who visit the center. Most of the raw materials used to create most art crafts are recycled materials which is done to contribute to the green environment in Rwanda. Having some questions about Inema Art Center, here are some answers to them,
What is the mission of Inema Art Center?
Both artist brothers Innocent Nkurunziza and Emmanuel Nkuranga started up this center in 2012 with a mission to provide a platform to Rwandan artists through exploring their creative talents. Inema Art Center is based mostly on music and dance, contemporary African art, and crafts, to mention but a few. Through doing what they are best at and expressing their artistic skills, artists apart from earning a living also contribute positively to the community.
What to expect when visiting Inema Art Center?
As with other tourist destinations, you should also have expectations when by the time you decide to visit Inema Art Center below are some of the things you should be expecting to see and do during your visit,
Art Gallery and Studio
When you visit Inema Art Center, expect to see a dynamic space showcasing a display of breathtaking handmade crafts by different artists who put all their hearts in while creating them. Crafts that include sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and textiles, to mention but a few. Trust me your eyes will feast on the art pieces without getting tired, while touring you will encounter some artists who are creating new art pieces. You will be given a chance to see how the art pieces are made or their process of making.
Workshop and activities
Since Inema Art Center aims at motivating or inspiring the art spirit among all people regardless of their age, activities that cater to both age groups are put up at the center. Adults can engage in photography competitions, and art classes, or join different art groups conducted by known artists. Children can also join different art classes to get inspired and promote their talents from scratch. You can also engage yourself in some of the activities that are always put up at Inema Art Center. Activities such as music, and dances performed by the local people to entertain visitors, art and craft making, and Rwandan dance classes.
Nziza Art Initiative
You should also expect to visit and explore the handmade crafts by women at the Nziza Art Initiative workshop. You will be able to feed your eyes with beautiful handmade crafts, like jewelry, African lines, and leather, which include bags, and sandals, to mention but a few. During your visit, you can also opt to buy some of these crafts to keep them as souvenirs and remember that each art craft or art piece purchased contributes to the well-being of the artists and the Inema Art Center.
Inema Dance
Since a lot of things concerning art are promoted at Inema Art Center, also the art of dancing is embraced. Cultural and traditional dances are performed at the center by different people who dance with passion to entertain their visitors. Training in these dances is also done in case you are interested in learning classes are held at the center. If you are caught up with the feeling and would like to join them dance during the performance, you can do so as well. Since most of the participants in this field are orphan youths, the money from this activity is used to pay their school fees to keep them in school.
Inema café
During your visit to Inema Art Centre, you should also consider visiting the Inema café which offers a good artistic atmosphere surrounded by art and craft pieces. Inema café offers a good menu filled with good treats that will leave a need for more tests in your mouth. The menu includes Rwanda coffee that will leave your mouth wanting more on testing, wraps, cakes, cookies, and wrapped sandwiches, to mention but a few. Plus, you will receive the best service at Inema café.
How to get to Inema Art Center?
Inema Art Center can be got by use of road transport which includes taxis, motorcycles, private rental cars, or by using public transport. Inema Art Center is located at KG 563 Street, Kacyiru Suburb, Kigali, Rwanda. If you are in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, you should move eastwards of the Kacyiru suburb and turn left of KG563 street you will see Inema Art Center on your right-hand side. The nearby landmarks to Inema Art Centre are Kacyiru Market, the US Embassy, Rwandan Ministry of Education, to mention but a few.
Where to stay when you visit Inema Art Center?
Many accommodations are found near Inema Art Center since it is located near the heart of Rwanda which is Kigali city. The accommodation facilities range from luxury to budget and you can choose where to stay depending on your preferences and financial status. Below are some of the facilities you can stay at when you visit Inema Art Center,
Iwawe Hotel
The hotel is located in Kigali on the Boulevard de L’Umuganda in the Kacyiru district. Iwawe Hotel has about 15 rooms offering the best services, great city views, and clean all the time. The rooms include eight executive suites, eight single rooms, and four double rooms. Iwawe Hotel offers a free parking area, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant that serves both local and international dishes, a bar and lounge, and laundry services, to mention but a few. Prices of the hotel may differ due to the type of room needed or the season of visiting and room availability.
Hills Crest Hotel
Hills Crest Hotel is a 3-star hotel located in Kacyiru, Kigali Rwanda offering comfortable accommodations and stunning city views. This hotel has single rooms, double rooms, executive and deluxe that vary in terms of prices. Amenities provided include free parking and free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant that offers both local and international dishes, a spa, bar, and lounge, and meeting and conference facilities, to mention but a few. Some of the services offered include a tour desk, room service, car rental, currency exchange, and business center.
Kigali Marriott Hotel
Located in the heart of Rwanda, Kigali city. Kigali Marriott Hotel is a 5-star hotel that offers a great view of Kigali city and comfortable accommodations to its visitors. Kigali Marriott Hotel rooms have air conditioners, a minibar and refrigerator, a telephone, a hair dryer and other toiletries, flat screen TV, to mention but a few. Some of the amenities and services to expect include free parking and free Wi-Fi, a restaurant that offers both local and international dishes, a spa, and meeting and conference facilities, to mention but a few.
For more accommodation options, you can visit the websites of accommodations near Inema Art Center and make your choice of where to stay based on accommodation prices and personal interests. For a better experience, during your Rwanda safari, Rwanda tour you should include visiting Inema Art Center for an unforgettable art experience.
