GoDown Arts Centre @GoDownArts
Non-profit organization focused on arts, culture and the community in Nairobi & East Africa. 254 726 992 200 thegodown.org Kayahwe Rd, Kilimani Joined March 2011-
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Are you a creative in film, music, or fashion? Help shape SOKOBUNI—a new digital platform for emerging artists in Kenya! Take our quick survey and share your voice: 👉 forms.gle/F8kRcGgtybRrT5… #SokoBuni #KenyanCreatives #CreativeEconomy
Redefining ‘Serious’ Work👩🏾💻 “So, when are you getting a serious job?” For generations of creatives, this question has quietly belittled the value of their life’s passion. Michelle, a gifted fashion designer, has heard it all. #SanaraKE #MFVoicesofImpact #YouthDay2025
Turkana Creatives – This is for You! 🎶📸🎭 Join our General Intellectual Property (IP) Training to learn how to protect your work, earn from your talent and understand contracts. Date : 20th August 2025 Time: 8am to 3pm Venue: The Great Turk Reef Hotel Entry is FREE! #SanaraKE
Are you blind or visually impaired and have a passion for: Singing | Playing Instruments | Podcasting | Photography | Voiceover | Spoken Word | Comedy | Deejaying | Dance | Music Production | Sound Engineering? This is your moment! #SanaraKE
Calling all creatives in film, music & fashion! Help shape SOKOBUNI — a new digital platform connecting you to markets, tools & collaborators. Take our baseline survey & share your insights: forms.gle/F8kRcGgtybRrT5… Let’s build the future of Kenya’s creative economy!
Nairobi City County is calling creatives to join a cultural policy public views collection on Wednesday, 30th July 2025, from 8 am at Charter Hall, City Hall. The GoDown—@sanara_ke is supporting the initiative. Share widely!
🧵 FREE TAILORING COURSE – AUGUST 2025 🧵 Learn How to Make Tote Bags + Bonus Embroidery Skills! Join us for a 1-month hands-on training in basic tailoring where you’ll learn how to design and sew your own tote bags, and add beautiful embroidery to make them truly one-of-a-kind.
Unlock Your Creative Power at the JUA SOKO Masterclass in Kakamega! 🌟 Dive into growth mindset and identity to elevate your craft and purpose. Register on the link below: forms.gle/yCukuhLtegaTCH… #SanaraKe #Inkcoaching #JuaSoko #CreativeMastery #Kakamegacreatives
How are digital platforms shaping youth engagement with cultural heritage? Join the Culture Grows Symposium 2025 – Session 1: People Behind the Platforms Wednesday, July 23 | 11AM–1PM (EAT) Live on Twitter Space via @ke_British
SOKOBUNI Digital Platform Help shape a vibrant new space for creatives in film, music & fashion! Take our survey & share your insights to guide the design of SOKOBUNI—a digital platform built to connect, empower & expand market access. 👉forms.gle/F8kRcGgtybRrT5… #SOKOBUNI
On @_TCglobal, Kim Gurney highlights five independent art spaces across African cities – @GoDownArts (Nairobi), @ANOghana (Accra), @TownHouse_Cairo (Cairo), ZOMA Museum (Addis Ababa), and Nafasi Art Space (Dar es Salaam). theconversation.com/5-indie-art-sp… #indieartist #artexhibition
🚀OPPORTUNITY ALERT We are looking for a Shariah-Compliant Financial Service Provider (FSP) to join our growing team! This provider would be partnering with HEVA Fund to support financial inclusion for Muslim participants under the @sanara_ke program.
In memory of Kenyan historian, patriot and supporter of the Palestinian cause. Rest in Power Dana. You and Zarina shared a space in Kenyan history. @shailjapatel @GoDownArts @SamosaFestival
🎤 *Weh ni Msupa na una creative hustle hapo Eastlando? Hii ni yako!* 🎨🎶 Are you a woman aged 18–35 in fashion, music, content creation, or arts? 👉 It’s time to protect your work and get paid for your talent! 👑 WOMEN-ONLY Intellectual Property Training #SanaraKE
Twende Dunga Road was all fun! From chats around street redevelopment to working with the community and exploring opportunities around Dunga Road, young people are set to reimagine and transform Dunga Road into a vibrant public space! #TwendeDungaRoad
Tuko Dunga Road! Making Space: Inside, Outside, a collaboration between The GoDown & @Transform_Leeds is launching Twende Dunga Road, a UK/Kenya Season 2025 programme aiming to work with young people to transform public spaces! #TwendeDungaRoad
Sanara is an exciting 3-year program for young women and men aged 18-35 years which offers training, skills development for work and chances to connect with other young creatives and industry professionals. The program also provides access to financing for creative businesses.

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