When artists meet, a creative spark transforms into a flame that gives light beyond cultures, language, and national borders. 

Earlier today, Kenyan and Somali participants in the ArtXchange programme, facilitated by The GoDown, met in person for the first time at the start of a 2-week residency. The group of creatives are part of the programme’s second cohort and include visual artists, photographers, musicians, and writers. They will spend the next few weeks in an experiential learning experience consisting of training and mentorship sessions, and networking events. [Image below – GoDown Facilitator Dennis Wayesu welcoming participants]

ArtXchange is geared towards building skills, give access to professional networks and co-creation opportunities to young creatives in Europe & Africa, and is co-funded by the European Union as part of the AU-EU Youth Hub initiative. The GoDown is facilitating the programme through its implementation partnership with The International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP).