Create an
impact today

Support contemporary African artists and the Lamu Artist Rest Residency
by contributing a donation.

To ensure this initiative can grow sustainably, we invite collectors, patrons, foundations, and galleries to become part of the project.

There are several ways to contribute:

• Financial support: One-time donations that help provide travel, meals, and materials for the invited artists.

• Acquisition of Artworks: Your support offers the opportunity to discover and acquire works created during or emerging from the residency.

• Exhibitions and Gallery Partnerships: post-residency opportunities to showcase independent artists at your gallery or institution, creating visibility for the artist.

• Long-term Vision: become an annual supporter of the Artist Rest Residency as a Patron of The Arts.

3% Cover the Fee

This residency is made possible through the support of a circle of private supporters, partners, and friends of the arts.

Why give?

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    Support an annual East African artist residency blending creation, community, and cultural exchange that prioritises African Artist expression.

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    Your funding provides the opportunity for an Artist to develop meaningful work in a slow residency environment. We prioritise research and artistic development, with reduced pressure of final works.

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    You nourish a community that helps build relationships with collectors, curators, and fellow artists.