Quinzaine de la Francophonie, Mar. 11-28 2018 @ the French Cultural Centre (Alliance Française), CUEA, Windsor Hotel


Dates: March 11-28, 2018
Venues: the French Cultural Centre (Alliance Française), CUEA, Windsor Hotel etc

About
The Quinzaine de la Francophonie, refers to two week of events that promote the French language and the Francophone cultures around the world.

In Kenya, the events run from Sunday March 11, 2018 to Wednesday March 28, 2018 and will include; pétanque tournaments, concerts, movie screenings and much more!

The culmination of these events will be on Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Francophonie Day which will be celebrated at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Join over 4 500 people, in Kenya, who attend the Francophonie Day each year – and participate in a day full of games, exhibitions, shows and much more.

All are welcome.

Find more information, here.

Exhibition: Madrisha by Guy Combes, Mar. 9 – Apr. 1 2018 @ Polka Dot Gallery

Madrisha | via Gallery
Guy Combes debut of ‘Madrisha’

Opening: March 9, 2018
Venue: Polka Dot Gallery
Time: 6.30 pm

Until: April 1, 2018

About
Guy Combes is an artist from Kenya, now based in California. We are lucky to be hosting the debut of his new exhibition, Madirisha, at the Polka Dot Gallery in Nairobi.

‘This collection includes a variation of ideas and perspectives that encompass my most recent influences. Although this show will debut in Kenya, my aim is for international outreach, and the work is available to anyone, even if they can’t make it to the venue.’

Exhibition: Kenya Quilt Show, Mar. 8-26 2018 @ Creativity Gallery – Nairobi National Museum


Dates: March 8-26, 2018
Venue: Creativity Gallery, Nairobi National Museum
Entry: Normal Museum Rates, Apply

About
The Kenya Quilt Guild will be exhibiting exquisite quilts focusing around Kenyan history and culture along with modern, conventional and art quilts.

This exhibition that is celebrating a craft mainly perfected by women is also part of the Nairobi National Museum’s programme marking the International Women’s month of March.

The Kenya Quilt Guild is a vibrant cosmopolitan group of people who love the art of quilting.

Pop Up And Chill, Mar. 4 2018 @ 910 James Gichuru – Lavington


Date: March 4, 2018
Venue: 910 James Gichuru, Lavington
Time: 10 am – 7 pm
Entry: Free

Come through for some funky handmade clothing, jewelry, home-ware, books, plants, vinyl and support local independent makers at our first market of 2018. Pop Up & Chill is a market that features a carefully curated array of artisans and collectors bringing handmade, eco, holistic and vintage goods, and items inspired by Africa and majorly made in Kenya.

Exhibition: ‘A Conversation; Not Quite as it Appears,’ by Lizzie Thurman, Feb. 24 – Apr. 3 2018 @ One Off


Opening/Private View: Saturday, 24 February 2018
Venue: One Off Contemporary Gallery
Time: Noon to 5 pm

The exhibition runs until 3 April 2018

About
For our February show, One Off is very proud to feature ‘A conversation; not quite as it appears’, which is a wonderfully original and diverse exhibition by visiting British artist Lizzie Thurman. It comprises wildly colourful sculptural busts along with beautiful line drawings and intriguing mono-types.