Ivuka Arts Centre

Ivuka Arts is an arts center that opened in 2007 and has been integral to the growth of the Rwandan contemporary art scene.  Post genocide, many aspects of Rwandan culture were in jeopardy of being lost.   Contemporary art, that even before the genocide had been practically nonexistent, were not picked back up again for a long time, while the country tried to heal. Ivuka Arts is a healing place for artists and young people to express themselves artistically while helping to rebuild a new and exciting aspect of the Rwandan culture.  Ivuka Arts has not only developed mentoring programs with local orphanages, providing the materials to paint as well as technical instruction, it now also runs a jewelry-making co-operative for disadvantaged women.  It is a cultural center for Rwanda.