Awards are a huge incentive to young artists
Their work being recognised inspires most of them.
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Their work being recognised inspires most of them.
She grew up in the west suburb and has lived for over 10 years in Kenya, where she helped start a foundation and an art program for people in an impoverished area.
Tucked away deep inside Nairobi’s so-called ‘biggest slum in Africa’, Kibera, one may have the good fortune to find the Uweza Gallery.
Exhibitions, both local and international, are a major outlet for showcasing and selling the artists’ work. They are also using social media outlets such as Instagram to market paintings.
While the Berkshires' museums are preparing the summer shows they'll unveil at the beginning of June, now is a great time to check out what's happening in the smaller galleries