We embrace both existing and emerging technologies to challenge existing narratives and showcase the richness and diversity of African cultures through storytelling. Operating on the ethos of a community reminiscent of a typical African village, Creatives Garage cultivates a thriving community and builds a robust ecosystem for artists to connect, Learn, share ideas, collaborate, create new works, gain market access and push boundaries.
Over the past thirteen years, Creatives Garage has grown into a powerful multidisciplinary arts organization, supporting over 15,000 creatives across disciplines such as film, theatre, publishing, podcasting, photography, XR, music, and AI. We operate on the principle of a modern African village; collaborative, inclusive, and community-rooted, where creators connect, learn, co-create, and thrive. Through training, collaborative productions, and market access, we empower artists to grow creatively and economically, becoming active contributors to Kenya’s creative economy. From publishing books to producing podcasts, creating films, and exploring virtual worlds, we embrace both traditional and emerging technologies to push the boundaries of African storytelling. Our work sparks dialogue, challenges dominant narratives, and celebrates the richness and complexity of African cultures. At Creatives Garage, we center radical creativity, cultural expression, and social impact, using art as a tool for empowerment, advocacy, and transformation.
Our Creative Ecosystem
We’ve built an ecosystem where artists of all identities and disciplines can connect, learn, create, earn, and lead. Grounded in community and powered by storytelling, tech, and collective action, our ecosystem nurtures creators from idea to impact.
Through a cross-cutting approach that blends training, co-creation, market access, and ARTivism, we empower creatives not just to make art but to use it as a powerful tool for advocacy, expression, and sustainable income.
Here’s how we do it:
"For the misfits, the nuts in the bolt boxes, the darers and doers, the little eccentric, the ones who colour out of pages and the ones who give life new perspective."
Our Creative Code
Our Creative Code is the set of principles that guides every project, partnership, and platform we build. These are our commitment to radical storytelling, inclusive collaboration, and transformative change.
From amplifying marginalized voices to designing community-led solutions, our code ensures that every creative act contributes to a more just, connected, and inspired world.
Innovative Storytelling
for Impact
We use arts and culture to amplify marginalized voices and inspire transformation. By blending traditional forms with digital tools, we create narratives that resonate, provoke, and engage.
Empowering Communities
Through Co-Creation
Our participatory approach prioritizes working hand-in-hand with communities to develop initiatives tailored to their unique needs. By fostering collaboration between artists, activists, policymakers, and grassroots organizations, we create inclusive, community-led solutions that inspire systemic change and advocacy.
Building Creative Capacity
for Advocacy
We empower individuals and groups through targeted training, mentorship, and resource provision, enabling them to use creativity as a tool for advocacy and economic opportunity. By cultivating these skills, we help creatives become powerful agents of change.
Intersectionality as a
Guiding Principle
Our work is rooted in recognizing and addressing the interconnectedness of gender, race, class, and sexuality. This intersectional approach ensures that our initiatives are equitable, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse realities of the communities we serve.
Our Impact
Some awards we've collected
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Some of our indisputable partners
