Issue NO.1

Chongwe Community Art Gallery

Established: 2022

Focus: Social impact projects, creative empowerment, and cultural exchange.

The Chongwe Community Art Gallery was founded with a mission to create opportunities for creatives who often lack access to platforms and visibility. The gallery has grown into more than just an exhibition space; it is now a vibrant hub for networking, learning, and artistic expression, connecting local talent with global audiences.

Over the years, we have hosted artists from Zambia as well as international creators from the UK, Burundi, and beyond. Our work continues to highlight the power of art as a tool for community impact, creative empowerment, and cultural exchange.

What We Do

• Sculptors
• Poets & Writers
• Contemporary Artists
• Painters
• Musicians
• Fashion Designers
• Cultural Dancers

Our projects combine art, community development, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on education and youth mentorship.

Key Initiatives

Talent Identification & Mentorship

Spotting young artists in schools and nurturing their creative potential.

Workshops & Skills Training

Mentoring students in recycling and upcycling by transforming waste (bottles, plastics, rubber, scrap metals, and paper) into functional art, while promoting conservation and raising awareness on climate change.

Bridging the Education Gap

Inspiring students to see art not just as a subject, but as a recognized and viable career path.

Recent Projects & Partnerships

Climate Change Awareness (2023–2024)

We partnered with the Ministry of Sports and Arts to train students in recycling and creating artistic bins, which were donated to schools and clinics during the Climate Change Awareness initiative.

Zambia – China Friendship Exhibition (2024)

We partnered with the Zambia – China Friendship Association to host an exhibition celebrating 60 years of bilateral relations.

Corporate & Creative Collaborations (2024)

We partnered with Nando’s to host their art competition finale at the gallery.

Our Team

• Alice Mulo – Painter & mental health advocate through art
• Joseph Chinnunga – Sculptor (Gallery Founder, Visionary)
• Mr. Kapotwe – Sculptor & painter

Our Vision

We aspire to grow into a larger gallery space and forge lasting partnerships. Our dream is to be recognised as a leading Zambian gallery contributing not only to the arts but also to environmental sustainability, recycling innovation, and community empowerment through creativity.

Contacts

Chongwe Community Gallery
Garden City Mall, Great East Road
Call: 0955-392833 / 0974-052736
Email: chongwecom16@gmail.com