Intro
Emmanuel is a self-taught painter and a mixed-media expressionist.
He is co-founder and owner of Choose Kigali. Through his work, Nkuranga leads the country's growing creative industry. After com- pleting a High Diploma ni Computer Studies (bachelors equivalent) at the Kigali Institute for Science and Technology ni 2009, Nkuranga found a passion for art.
About Emmanuel
Biography
Emmanuel is a self-taught painter and a mixed-media expressionist. He is the founder and owner of Choose Kigali. Through his work, Nkuranga leads the country’s growing creative industry. After complet- ing a High Diploma in Computer Studies (bachelors equivalent) at the Kigali Institute for Science and Technology in 2009, Nkuranga found a passion for art.
When Nkuranga started his career in art in 2009, Rwandans didn’t consider art a serious economic pursuit. Nkuranga combined his strong business acumen with his artistic talent and took bold risks to ignite the contemporary art movement in Rwanda. These risks showed up not only on the canvas, but in envisioning how the power of art could propel Rwanda into the global creative world. Today, Nkuranga is largely credited for creating Rwanda’s thriving contemporary art industry.
Nkuranga has a deep rolodex of clients, and his work has been shown around the world, from Nike Graphic Studio in Portland, OR to the Charlie Dutton Gallery in the UK. He has been an artist in residence and guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate courses at Michigan State University, University of Virginia, and Scranton University. He was featured painting with H.E. President Paul Kagame and journalist Peter Greenberg in the documentary The Royal Tour: Rwanda, aired on PBS.
Art With A Mission
Emmanuel Nkuranga is the founder and brain child of Art with a Mission works. With youth offering them an opportunity to discover and use their artistic talent. Hand-in-hand with the center and another Art gallery: Choose Kigali which mentors art as a skill, a talent, an occupation and survival skill.
ART EDUCATION
With weekly workshops, Art with a Mission cultivates 3-17 year olds artistic abilities. Their work is then subsequently sold at the AWAM Showroom at Choose Kigali, with the proceeds from the sales used to support the orphans livelihood and school fees. A portion of all Choose Kigali sales support Art with a Mission, in the form of art supplies and logistical support for students.
SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
Rwandan culture is alive. It all starts with the drum. With the rhythm of the country's most celebrated medium, AWM trains over 100 youth in dance. Keeping Rwandan history and culture alive, Choose Kigali-Dance fuses the past and the present for Rwanda's future.
The Choose Kigali-Dance helps to develop the youngsters' musical and artistic talent through a rigorous, positive and productive training. With performances held around the country, the dancers uphold cultural values while generating income for school fees.
All the youth involved in the Dance program also have free scholarship programs that help them have school fees for primary and secondary education with the aim to support their university programs.
Choose Kigali
In 2020, Nkuranga opened Ingagi Hospitality Group. Ingagi’s first location is Choose Kigali, a dynamic space combining high concept art and fine dining. Choose Kigali is now the top urban destination in the region for creative dining and wine experiences, including multicourse omakase menus, from their international guest chefs and sommelier.
Choose Kigali has become the preeminent closed event space in Kigali. It’s a favorite of the Basketball Africa League and NBA Africa. During the Commonwealth Heads of State meeting, HRH Prince Charles took over Choose Kigali to create Terra Carta House, where His Royal Highness and team hosted events, parties, and side events throughout CHOGM.
Choose Kigali is Rwanda’s Premiere art gallery, featuring the artwork of Emmanuel Nkuranga, as well as Kigali’s top fine dining restaurant featured international guest Executive Chefs, and our Ala carte restaurant, La Terrace and the Terra-Dek.
The Tasting Room, has 3 options to fit your preference.... *An 8 course tasting menu that changes daily and can be customized to a guests preference or dietary requirements, and is paired with wine and libations.
Works
Nkuranga's work has been shown around the world, from Nike Graphic Studio in Portland, to the Charlie Dutton Gallery in the UK. He has been an artist in residence and guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate courses at Michigan State University, University of Virginia, and Scranton University. He was featured painting with H.E. President Paul Kagame and journalist Peter Greenberg in the documentary The Royal Tour: Rwanda, aired on PBS.
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