Welcome to the House of Arts
We Work with artists & young people to build vibrant communities
Education / Advocacy / Innovation / Diversity — since 2016
We harness the transformative power of artistic expression, creativity and youth engagement to foster vibrant, inclusive and resilient communities across Zimbabwe.
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Who we are
Young people at the centre of change
Based in Hatcliffe, Harare since 2016, House of Arts works with artists and young people to develop communities through the use of art — across the four pillars of education, advocacy, innovation and diversity.
We engage young people living in marginalised communities such as Hatcliffe, Mbare and Epworth through festivals, sports, drama, music, dance, art therapy and painting — giving them creative platforms to participate in both personal and community development.
Est.
2016
“It is the standard we leave in the communities we serve.”
What we do
Four pillars of impact
House of Arts is a hospitable artistic house that homes all artistic expressions towards community development. We pride ourselves on a unique way of identifying and solving developmental deficiencies in a more innovative way, and we use the arts as a vehicle to carry the message of positive development into the communities we work in.
Every programme — from Sports Against Drugs campaigns to dance, drama and art-therapy sessions — is built inside one of these pillars. See how they come together →
Our belief, who we serve, and how to participate
Our belief
Art is not a luxury. It is a tool for change, we use it to reshape how young people see themselves and their communities.
5,000+
Young people mobilized
60+
Youth-led groups supported
9,982
Physical reach
100,000+
Online reach
Who the house serves
Young people living in marginalised communities such as Hatcliffe, Mbare and Epworth among other places alongside artists, collectives, schools and partner organisations who share our belief in art as development.
How to participate
- 01 Find your pillar Education, advocacy, innovation or diversity — start with what moves you.
- 02 Join a programme or event Festivals, sports, drama, music, dance and art-therapy sessions across Harare.
- 03 Bring your idea to the house Artists, schools and partners: propose a collaboration or volunteer.
In Action
Bringing art to life
Festivals, workshops, campaigns and public-space activations — moments captured from programmes across Harare and beyond.
Our programs
Flagship initiatives
Long-running programmes that reshape communities through art — from drug-awareness campaigns to youth festivals and public-space interventions.
Trusted partners that we are
Associated with
House of Arts works with multiple partners — from community organisations in Hatcliffe, Mbare and Epworth to national bodies — towards a common goal: community development through art.
Get involved
The house is open
Whether you are an artist, a young person, a school or a partner organisation — enquire about a programme, join the team, or bring your idea to the house. We usually reply within two working days.