Programs
Artists @ Community Work
International and regional artists meet for inspiration and community work at Toonda.
Cultural exchange on all levels
Toonda wants to support cultural exchange on all levels. At our programme for international and regional artists it is not only about the arts, it is also about an exchange with local artists and curious neighbours.
Artists from abroad are involved in community work adjusted to their experience and wishes, while enjoying the serene nature and kindness of the neighbourhood. They get in touch with local artists, give lectures or workshops, and allow an inside view of their artistic life.
Living on the grounds
The artists live in our wooden house on the ground of the Community Center, with a kitchenette and toilet. They taste local food and become part of the programme of the Community Center.
As the focus lies on supporting the East African art scene, we are also open for applications from community-work-interested artists from outside the region. Those we also offer help in their search for funding opportunities to cover the costs of their residency, if their application is successful.
Gallery
Artists in residence
Residency
Irene Jenilla & Kisekka Samson
Artists in residence, 2024
Workshop
Ruphin Bwira
Painting workshop, 2024
Residency
Anna Myga Kasten
Stage design, 2021
Exchange
Lectures and open studios
Macri Cáceres, 2021
Exchange
Lectures and open studios
Yijie Wang, 2022
Accommodation
The wooden house
Kitchenette and toilet
Setting
Serene nature
The crater lakes
Applying for a residency
Who can apply?
International and regional artists. The focus lies on supporting the East African art scene, but Toonda is also open to applications from artists outside the region who are interested in community work.
Where do resident artists stay?
In the wooden house on the grounds of the Community Center, which has a kitchenette and a toilet.
What is expected besides my own practice?
Community work adjusted to your experience and wishes – getting in touch with local artists, giving lectures or workshops, and offering an inside view of your artistic life.
Can Toonda help me fund the residency?
Toonda offers help in the search for funding opportunities to cover residency costs, if the application is successful.
Apply for a residency
Tell us about your practice and what you would like to share with Kyakataama. Email info@toonda.org.