Galleries in Rwanda

Contemporary art gallery and art centre

Regional gallery presenting contemporary art and artists from Rwanda's southwest.

Craft showroom and artisan platform

Basketry and home-décor platform presenting products from multiple Rwandan weaving cooperatives.

Art and handicraft cooperative

Regional cooperative and craft workshop associated with locally produced art and handicrafts.

Online gallery and art marketplace

Curated gallery and marketplace representing contemporary artists working in Rwanda and connecting them with collectors.

Art centre, gallery and accommodation

Artist-founded centre combining gallery activities, art engagement and guest accommodation.

Art gallery

Small publicly listed gallery in the Musanze art scene.

Art gallery and workshop centre

Gallery near Volcanoes National Park presenting paintings, sculptures and cultural souvenirs by local artists.

Artist showroom and sales platform

Showroom created to help ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi participants present and sell creative work.

Craft studio, workshop venue and gift shop

Studio and visitor space for Rwandan craft workshops, artisan products and cultural experiences.

Art gallery, hospitality and event space

Multi-level gallery and destination combining contemporary art, events, food and city views.

Artist studio and gallery

Artist-led studio and gallery included in Kigali's contemporary gallery circuit.

Conservation art gallery

Gallery at Conservation Heritage-Turambe headquarters displaying art connected to wildlife conservation.

Multimedia studio and art gallery

Creative community with a multimedia studio and gallery supporting filmmakers, photographers, mixed-media artists and designers.

National museum with cultural and craft galleries

National museum with multiple galleries displaying Rwandan material culture, traditional crafts and historical collections.

Non-profit contemporary art institute

Independent non-profit institute for exhibitions, research, public programmes and contemporary-art dialogue.

Craft and art showroom

Historic showroom known for Rwandan crafts, paintings, jewellery and gifts.

Art residency and studio network

Artist residence and studio initiative supporting practice outside Kigali across northern and western Rwanda.

Traditional art cooperative and visitor experience

Community cooperative producing and presenting traditional Imigongo artwork.

Curatorial platform and artist organisation

Women-focused art initiative supporting exhibitions, artistic development and public dialogue.

Contemporary art gallery and artist space

Artist-led space exhibiting work from Rwanda, the Great Lakes region and international artists.

Artist-run art centre and gallery

Established contemporary-art centre and gallery supporting resident artists and community programmes.

Art gallery, training and residency centre

Long-running art centre associated with exhibitions, artist training, workshops and residencies.

Contemporary art gallery and community space

Contemporary gallery presenting Rwandan and African artists, with public art events and commissions.

Art gallery and cultural centre

Contemporary gallery and community-oriented cultural centre presenting local artists and creative experiences.

Contemporary art gallery and creative hub

New gallery and creative space offering exhibitions, artwork sales and public painting experiences.

Basketry artisan network and production centre

Community network of basketry artisans whose work is presented through the Kigali showroom and online shop.

Art, craft and visitor-experience centre

Creative centre presenting paintings, handmade crafts and participatory Rwandan craft experiences.

Cultural and performing-arts centre with exhibitions

Independent cultural platform supporting performance, literature, film and visual-art programming.

Art studio and gallery

Newer Kigali gallery and studio exhibiting contemporary artwork and promoting local artists.

Open art gallery and artist workspace

Open gallery and workspace for local and international artists, exhibitions and workshops.

Artist-run art centre and gallery

Pioneering artist-run space associated with the growth of contemporary visual art in Kigali.

Hybrid art organisation and exhibition platform

Art initiative supporting artists, exhibitions and projects at the intersection of art, culture and technology.

Traditional art cooperative, workshop and gallery

Women-led cooperative preserving and selling Rwanda's traditional Imigongo decorative art.

Art gallery, café and guesthouse

Hybrid art destination combining a professional gallery, Rwandan café, workshops and guest accommodation.

Art gallery

Small Musanze gallery publicly described as presenting work by local artists, including women artists.

Art gallery and creative centre

Publicly listed Kigali art centre featuring paintings and creative experiences.

Photography centre and gallery

Dedicated photography centre with a gallery focused on visual storytelling and emerging photographers.

Contemporary art gallery

Gallery presenting contemporary works by Rwandan artists including painters and sculptors.

Pottery studio, showroom and artisan platform

Pottery platform connecting local potters to markets and showcasing handmade ceramic work.

Art gallery and cultural venue

Gallery and cultural venue combining local art exhibitions with social and performance events.

Public-art organisation and commercial art platform

Public and community arts social enterprise known for murals and commissioned art across Rwanda.

Artist-run exhibition and event space

Artist space that has hosted exhibitions and creative-community programming.

National museum site; former dedicated art museum

Historic museum building formerly operating as Rwanda's National Art Gallery and now presented within a broader museum framework.

Ceramics studio and showroom

Contemporary ceramics studio producing and presenting locally made pottery and offering creative experiences.

Multidisciplinary cultural centre with gallery

Multidisciplinary cultural venue hosting visual-art exhibitions, performance, film and community programmes.

Contemporary art gallery and creative space

Contemporary gallery and social-enterprise-style space presenting Rwandan artists and creative events.

Community art gallery and social-impact venue

Community gallery using art-related income to support vulnerable children and educational activities.

Art studio hub and gallery

Creative hub presenting painting, sculpture, pottery and work by emerging artists.

Art studio, gallery and creative venue

Creative venue historically associated with painting, music, tattooing and multidisciplinary artistic activity.

Online creative marketplace and portfolio network

Online marketplace and portfolio hub connecting Rwandan creatives with sales, services and opportunities.

Private contemporary art and storytelling museum

Private museum founded around contemporary African storytelling, art education and public exhibitions.

Art centre, gallery and social enterprise

Gallery and creative centre presenting artists from Rwanda and the wider Great Lakes region.

Contemporary art studio and gallery

Gallery and studio supporting local artists, exhibitions and artist-residency activity.

Community art centre

Community art centre promoting local artists, cultural heritage and livelihoods through creative programmes.

Online and outdoor art gallery

Online and outdoor gallery showcasing paintings by Rwandan artists in the Northern Province.

Regional art gallery

Small gallery presenting paintings, sculpture, Imigongo and work themed around rural African life.

Private African art museum and gallery

Private museum and visitor venue presenting African art, local craftsmanship, workshops and events.

National contemporary art museum

National museum displaying contemporary artworks from Rwanda and abroad, with permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Wildlife art studio and gallery

Wildlife-focused studio and gallery producing conservation-driven original art and commissioned work.

Contemporary art gallery

Creative gallery promoting contemporary African art and emerging artists.

Contemporary artist studio and gallery

Artist studio and gallery associated with Mugire Peace David and contemporary mixed-media work.

Art gallery and creative-experience venue

Gallery and art-experience space hosting exhibitions, painting sessions and youth initiatives.

Artisan organisation, gallery and craft shop

Social-impact organisation showcasing woven art and crafts made with women, including women with disabilities.

Photography gallery and multidisciplinary creative hub

Image Rwanda initiative combining a photography gallery, coworking, studio, workshops and artist accommodation.

Artist-run gallery

Gallery historically associated with painter Joe Mukuna and designer Sarah Manion.

Cultural centre, art gallery and coffee lounge

Cultural centre combining art, crafts, food, coffee experiences and interpretation of Rwandan daily life and heritage.

Artist gallery and workshop space

Publicly listed Musanze gallery offering painting, ceramics and sculpture experiences.

African art and craft gallery

Gallery and retail platform promoting handcrafted African art, masks, fashion and local creative products.