Art Galleries in Embu
Embu Art Centre: A Novel Idea
Opened in August 2016, Embu Art Centre is a space dedicated to the display and exhibition of various forms of visual art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and other artistic works. The communal space serve as cultural institutions that provide a platform for artists from around Embu and outwith to showcase their creations and for the public to engage with and appreciate art.
Although the concept of art galleries is new to these neck of the woods, Embu Art Centre, which serve as a community hub, hosting cultural events, openings, receptions, and gatherings that bring together artists, collectors, patrons, and art enthusiasts, may upturn the hope of art in this region. These events contribute to the local cultural scene and foster a sense of community among participants.
Embu Art Centre is located off B6 Embu-Meru Road adjacent to Embu Level 4 Hospital, or I km before the Izaak Walton Inn. Excepting Sundays, it is open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information call 0719719529 or 0718475884
Kenya in home to a growing and vibrant art scene, with several art galleries showcasing diverse works ranging from traditional African art to contemporary pieces. Among the oldest of these is Nairobi Gallery: Located in the heart of Nairobi, this gallery housed in a historic building showcases a collection of Kenyan contemporary and traditional art, including paintings, sculptures, and artifacts.
Index of Art Galleries in Kenya
Embu County - Embu Art Centre, Kajiado County - Kitengela Glass Studio, Kiambu County - Red Hill Art Gallery, Banana Hill Art Gallery, Kilifi County - Ndoro Sculpture Garden, White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge, Lennox Art Gallery, Kisumu County - The Little Art Gallery, Kwale County - Time Out Art Camp, Diani Beach Art Gallery, Almasi Art Agency, Machakos County - African Heritage House, Nairobi County - GoDown Art Centre, Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry, Bonzo Art Gallery, Circle Art Agency, Kioko Mwitiki Art Gallery, Photizo Art Gallery, Upepe Photography Gallery, Kuona Trust, Shift Eye Studio, Nairobi Gallery, Nyandarua County - Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts
Situated at the base of Mount Kenya, Embu County offers a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and adventure activities, making it a rewarding destination for travelers seeking an authentic experience in the central highland of Kenya. Engage with the Aembu and Mbeere people, who inhabit the region, and learn about their traditional way of life, like farming practices, music, and dance.
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A Guide to Embu County
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About Embu Way Back When
32 Destinations in Embu County, arranged as one would visit these - south, west, east then south - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Mwea Rice Plains, Ndaraca ya Ngai, Embu Art Centre, Izaak Walton Inn, Iveche Falls, Karunina Falls, Njukiri Forest, Camp Ndunda Falls, Mount Kenya Riverside Retreat, Embu Golf Range, Murinduko Hill Forest, Karue Hill, Kirimiri Forest, Nthenge Njeru Falls, Nthungu Falls, Nthenge Njeru Hiking Trail, Irangi Forest Station, Mzima Fishing Camp, Kaagari-Gaturi Irrigation, Thuci River Lodge, Mbeere Terraces, Kiang’ombe Forest, Mumoni Hill, Kianjiru Hill, Mwea National Reserve, Kamburu Dam, Riakanau Beach, Masinga Dam, Masinga Dam Resort, Gitaru Dam, Kindaruma Dam, Kiambere Dam
Know More About Embu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with aid of strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Embu is exemplified by its sharply defined uplands, lowland and slopes from the north, northwest towards the east and southeast, with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere and Kiang’ombe.
Embu has a typical highland profile, on the windward side of Mount Kenya, with cold and wet upper zones to hot and dry lower zones in Tana River Basin. Temperatures range betwixt 20o and 30oC.
