Uganda: Open Studio Returns for a Celebration of Art, Culture and Creativity
[Nile Post] Kampala's creative community is set to converge for another edition of the DROOP Canvas Open Studio Session, an interactive celebration of art, culture, creativity and community.
Kampala's vibrant creative community is set to gather for the DROOP Canvas Open Studio Session, a dynamic celebration of art, culture, and creativity. Curated by the creative initiative DROOP Canvas, the quarterly event aims to break boundaries by merging art with interactive experiences. According to Evans Kiiza, Team Lead and Curator at DROOP Canvas, the event strives to unite people and communities through artistic expression.
The August edition will welcome visual artists, fashion designers, photographers, sculptors, poets, performers, and other cultural practitioners from across Uganda and the broader region. By bringing together creatives from diverse backgrounds, DROOP Canvas Open Studio aims to bolster the East African creative economy and foster international artistic dialogue.
The event, scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at The Emin Pasha Hotel in Nakasero, Kampala, promises a rich array of experiences. Attendees can look forward to a pop-up art exhibition, a vendor marketplace, Paint & Sip sessions, live demonstrations, tattoo sessions, live painting, performances, networking opportunities, and more.
The event will also feature panels, brand activations, creative workshops, games, seminars, and fireside chats, seamlessly blending entertainment with learning and meaningful engagement.
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