What’s On:

Join us at one of our seasonal gatherings or communal workshops! Keep your eyes peeled as we announce upcoming workshops, retreats and travel experiences for 2026.

 
Ethiopia Retreat 2026
Oct
19
to 25 Oct

Ethiopia Retreat 2026

Ethiopia is best characterised by its rich history as the birthplace of humans, for its smooth coffee culture and Tezeta, its nostalgic music and Ethiopian jazz scene.

Join the Zami Collective in 2026 for our Ethiopia retreat!

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House E x Zami Collective: The Rest Residency for Contemporary African Artists
Nov
9
to 23 Nov

House E x Zami Collective: The Rest Residency for Contemporary African Artists

House E and Zami Collective present a two-week artist rest residency at House E, Lamu Island, Kenya for emerging and established African visual artists. Create, experiment, collaborate, and engage with local communities while reflecting on place, culture, and identity.

Join us from Monday 9th November to Monday 23rd November 2026 for the inaugural edition.

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Lamu Island Rest Retreat 2027
Jan
11
to 17 Jan

Lamu Island Rest Retreat 2027

Join the Zami Collective 11th - 17th January 2027 for our fourth Island Rest Residency by the Indian Ocean. Unwind in a beautiful Swahili villa, connect and dream with your Zami cohort in community dreaming workshops.

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Ethiopian New Year Dream & Feast with Zami Collective
Sept
13

Ethiopian New Year Dream & Feast with Zami Collective

Step into the spirit of Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year! Dream, gather, and feast with Zami Collective.

Join us for a soulful evening of dream-mapping and a taste of Ethiopia. We’ll plant seeds for the year ahead through reflection and creativity, followed by an Ethiopian feast prepared by Delina to nourish body and spirit alike. Sip honey wine in company and enjoy an Ethiopian supper spread. Whether you are rooted in Ethiopian heritage, part of the diaspora, or simply called by the rhythm of new beginnings — this is a space to gather, to imagine, and to share.

Tickets now released! Book Now.

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Zami Collective Summer Art Trail: Kettle's Yard
Aug
30

Zami Collective Summer Art Trail: Kettle's Yard

Join us for a communal day out at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge. Peruse the Another Chance Encounter exhibition by Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska and join us for a tour around the beautiful quaint city of Cambridge with likeminded art enthusiasts. Punting and picnic along the banks of the River Cam to follow!

Please note: this day trip is free (excl train fare and personal expenses). Donations are welcome to help us keep organising future communal offerings.

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