MASK Create: nations thrive with an abundance of creative minds

At MASK Create, we help embed creativity into mainstream education and wider society to enhance the quality of education and unlock the potential of younger generations. We believe that art plays a crucial role in fostering creativity and innovation. Our philosophy is: 'Art shapes creativity, creativity shapes innovation, innovation shapes the world'.

Since our inception in 2007 as Mobile Art School in Kenya (MASK), delivering art supplies on dusty rural trucks, MASK Create now reaches beneficiaries in 63 countries worldwide. Explore the opportunities we offer and embark on your journey toward success and empowerment.

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#1 MASK Awards

for young creativity and innovation

Unleash your creativity with MASK Awards and gain recognition!

If you're passionate about art, enter your best works of art on any theme and in any art form. Or, if you're an aspiring entrepreneur and leader, share your brightest ideas that can address global challenges.

Starting in Kenya in 2013, MASK Awards has since grown to receive over 18,000 entries from 63 countries worldwide. Such a diverse participation reflects strong interest in creativity and innovation among young people and a value they place on these skills.

MASK Awards

#2 MASK's model of creativity education

Through our 'Creativity Clubs' and 'Creativity for Entrepreneurship and Leadership' programmes, we have developed an award-winning approach to teaching creativity in schools. We are now in the process of creating reference materials and teaching manuals based on this innovative framework.

Join our community of creative schools. You will be the first to know when these materials become available.

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#3 MASK artists: shape creativity

Our artists serve as catalysts to unlock the potential of future generations. Art is essential to society and communities, as it emboldens creativity.

We support our artists through Resources for Artists and by showcasing their exceptional creations. Explore their remarkable works in our online exhibitions.

Our exhibitions

#4 MASK innovators: shape a future

We empower young people to become innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders to solve local and global problems. We have built a comprehensive database of dynamic creative minds across diverse fields, and connect them with organisations for employment or internship opportunities.

Connect with our brightest young minds today.

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Help us fuel young creativity

MASK is one of the leading award-winning organisations in the field of creativity education.

Help us equip our young people with the creativity and innovation skills they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

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