Exhibitions +

Creativity camps

In May 2011, MASK hosted a two-week residential Creativity Camp at the Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute for 12 of its most creative students from 10 schools in Naivasha and Laikipia, where MASK had established Creativity Clubs.

Programme highlights:

• Art workshops: Led by MASK teachers Alla Tkachuk and John Githiri, students engaged in daily hands-on creative sessions.
• Debates and performances: Evening activities encouraged debates of various topic related to art, and fun group performances.
• Art appreciation: Students visited Nairobi Art Gallery, broadening their artistic perspective.
• Masterclass: Renowned Kenyan artist Kivuthi Mbuno conducted an inspiring masterclass, offering invaluable professional insights.

Student advocacy and exhibition

The camp culminated in an exhibition at the Kenyan Ministry for Culture and Heritage, where students presented their works to Minister Ole Ntimama and Director of Culture Gladys Gatheru. They passionately advocated for integrating more meaningful creative and art education into schools.

Student testimony

I liked being creative since I was little, experimenting and imagining new things. It was very hard for me because my family did not support this activity, considering it unworthy. Participating in the MASK Creativity Camp helped my family support me and be proud of my creativity.— Irungu James Kungu, MASK Awards 2013 Winner.