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Nakitende Sheila (Black)

  • Nakitende Sheila  (Black)
Fine artist, Curator, Graphic designer
Principal country concerned : Column : Fine arts

Ugandan Born in 1983, graduated from Margaret Trowell School of Industrial, Fine Arts and Design (MUK) in 2005. Her arts practice ranges from visual arts, curating and performance with experience ranging from participating in local and international artist workshops, residencies & exhibitions. This influenced her role as Gallery Manager for AKA Gallery former Tulifanya (2007-2010), Programs Coordinator for Weaver Bird Arts Camp and Residency Director for Weaver Bird International Artists' Residency (2010 to 2013), Curator & Artist at Artpunch studio (2010 to 2013).
"My art is the sacred book of my religion communicating and preaching self-belief, optimism and greatness through the eyes of oneself. This motivates my progression and transformation ranging from technique, subject and situation." Sheila Nakitende

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Guerrilla Arts
  • HOT
  • Bayimba
  • Uganda Women Writers Association
  • Arts 256
  • 32º East
  • Amakula Festival

With the support of