Hope Academy Rwanda held their 2nd Annual Art Attack

{Saturday October 18th 2014 saw Hope Academy Rwanda, Nyarutarama Campus, open its doors for the 2nd Annual Art Attack. Students, parents and members of the public tried their hand at over ten arts and crafts, ranging from painting, collage and beading to mosaic, weaving and comic book drawing. }

Face-painters were also on hand to turn children into Batman, Spiderman, tigers and butterflies, the only limit being the imagination of the child. Henna artists decorated those who preferred to accessorise their hands. The corridors rang to the sound of laughter and chatter as participants made recycled flower vases, paper chicks, and vegetable prints. To keep the energy and creativity flowing, parents brought homemade food – both savoury and sweet – to sell in a kermess in the school dining hall. All profits from this will be invested in future school events like Art Attack and Solidarity Festival.

Participants were joined by a talented Rwandan artist, Douglas Mugerwa from Uburanga Art Studio, who shared his tips for working as an artist and inspired the students to release their creativity in everything they do. Hope Academy Rwanda works to help students discover and achieve their potential in everything they do, and is grateful to Douglas Mugerwa for his message.

Parents commented that this event was unique in Rwanda and that it was a fantastic opportunity for children to express their creative side outside of class. Over 100 children, parents and members of the public enjoyed the 2nd Annual Art Attack; thank you to all of you for making it such a success. Hope Academy Rwanda hopes the 3rd Annual Art Attack will be bigger and better at the new campus in Gisozi. We look forward to seeing you there.