Bayimba Centre for Visual and Performing Arts

Big Eye Uganda Features Bayimba’s Creative Initiatives

Bayimba Team — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:50:20 +0000

We are thrilled to share that Big Eye Uganda recently published a feature story covering Bayimba’s ongoing work within the creative and cultural landscape. The article highlights our continued dedication to supporting local talent, expanding artistic opportunities, and fostering vibrant cultural experiences across Uganda. Coverage from national media outlets like Big Eye plays an important...

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Listen: Bayimba’s Journey & Vision Featured on TIE Leadership Podcast

Bayimba Team — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:29:21 +0000

We are excited to share a recent podcast feature with our Founder and Artistic Director, Faisal Kiwewa! Faisal recently sat down with TIE Leadership on their TIE Unearthed podcast for an inspiring episode titled: “What It Takes to Build What Doesn’t Yet Exist.” In this candid conversation, Faisal discusses the vision behind Bayimba, the journey...

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BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2026

Bayimba Team — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:04:29 +0000

Three Days of Art, Music and Island Magic “If music be the food of love, play on,” wrote William Shakespeare in Twelfth Night—a timeless truth that finds its ultimate expression along the lush, tranquil shores of Lake Victoria. While standard global music festivals often cater to brief, transactional visits where audiences catch a single headline...

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Arts on the Move – Survey

Bayimba Team — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:22:07 +0000

We are thrilled to announce the development of the "Arts on the Move" platform.

What is it? "Arts on the Move" will be an innovative online marketplace designed specifically to connect Ugandan artists with global touring opportunities.

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Empowering Uganda’s Creatives: Bayimba Foundation and British Council Launch National TVET Curriculum Program

Bayimba Team — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:24:19 +0000

The Bayimba Foundation is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the British Council to formally integrate Uganda’s vibrant creative sector into the national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. Launched on February 4, 2026, this four-month initiative marks a milestone in professionalizing the arts and creating accredited career pathways for Uganda’s youth....

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Arts Journalism Programme

Bayimba Team — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:30:53 +0000

Bayimba Academy relaunches prestigious Arts Journalism Programme to mentor Uganda’s next generation of cultural critics

The Bayimba Academy is proud to announce the return of its specialized Arts Journalism Training, a revitalized initiative designed to professionalize cultural reporting and creative writing in Uganda. Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort, with a submission deadline of 30th May.

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Groundbraking Curriculum Development Programme in Uganda

Bayimba Team — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:20:38 +0000

The British Council, in partnership with the Bayimba Foundation, has launched a pioneering national initiative to bridge Uganda’s rapidly growing creative economy with the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms.

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Ethno Uganda – Artistic Echoes

Bayimba Team — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:02:09 +0000

ARTISTIC ECHOES publised an article about Ethno Uganda: Where Young Musicians Unite to Keep Cultural Heritage Alive.

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Bayimba Annual Report 2024

Bayimba Team — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:45:20 +0000

Bayimba Annual Report 2024

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Membership Programme Launch

Bayimba Team — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:04:57 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17th February 2025 Bayimba Foundation Launches Exciting Membership Programme for Artists, Fans, and Patrons: Bayimba Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Membership Programme, specially designed for artists, fans, and patrons who share our passion for the arts. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant community and provide access to...

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