The space where the gallery is located was already working as an international hostel receiving people from all over the world, but in the last two years their friendship has extended to others.
The links with the Red Rocks Initiative in Musanze, for example, strengthen – apart from organising free painting sessions for children and adults at the cultural centre in the mountain district, Sam has created a room to celebrate this connection in his own house.
The little white room on the lower ground level is filled with art, and it works both as a gallery and as an archive for past creations.
As the co-founder and director, Sam strongly believes that art is healing, and we should offer this opportunity to others. Therefore, he has decided to put the art at the disposal of his local community, and among other things, plans to offer free training classes to people with disabilities.
Next time you are in Kigali, you are most welcome to visit and make new friends at the Inshuti gallery.
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