Our Journey

From a visionary idea in 2014 to becoming a transformative force in Kenya's arts ecosystem, trace our milestones, partnerships, and impact through the years.

2023
October

Multi-Arts Climate Action Campaign

Climate Campaign Partnership Major Achievement
50,000+
Trees Planted
2,000+
Participants
4
Partners

Signed a collaboration agreement with KIUESA during the Africa Climate Change Summit. Mobilized over 2,000 students and artists. Planted 50,000 trees at Nairobi National Park with support from KCB Foundation and FONNAP.

2022
June

Revised UoN Collaboration Agreement

University Partnership Strategic Expansion
6
Pillars
5-Year
Partnership

Signed an expanded 6-pillar partnership with the University of Nairobi: Arts Research, Mentorship Center, Training Workshops, Annual Conference, Community Outreach, and the Nairobi Art-Life Festival.

2022
February

Let's Talk Art Workshop Series

Workshop Series Multi-Partner
120
Young Artists
12
Months
3
Partners

Launched phase one of a 12-month workshop series with UoN, American Spaces & UNESCO. Focused on 120 young art-makers from Nairobi's vulnerable communities.

2021
October

Post-Covid Art-Life Conference

Major Conference Corporate Partners
300+
Delegates
4
Key Partners

Hosted the Art-Life KEEP-IT-LIT CONFERENCE with UoN, UNESCO, Safaricom, and Youth Fund. Attended by 300+ delegates from government, corporates, artists, and psychosocial experts.

2019
September

CA Signed with UoN

Landmark Agreement Strategic Milestone
5-Year
Agreement
3
Program Areas

Signed a 5-year agreement with the University of Nairobi to run training workshops, annual conferencing, and the Nairobi Art-Life Festival.

2019
August

Official Registration

Legal Status Foundation
CBO
Status
Special Projects
Focus

Registered Art-Life Group as a Special Projects CBO with the Ministry of Labor & Social Protection to support at-risk artists in Nairobi's vulnerable areas.

2014
March

Birth of Art-Life

Founding Vision
10+
Years Later
Visionary
Founder

Founded by Isaac Oprong after years working in Southern Africa's arts scene. Inspired by a vision to launch Kenya's transformative nonprofit arts festival.

10+
Years of Impact
15+
Strategic Partnerships
5,000+
Artists Impacted
50+
Major Events