Since the Foundation’s establishment in 2014, we’ve witnessed firsthand how transformative our work has been for Zanzibar’s visual artists. What began as a small initiative has grown into a lifeline for emerging talent – offering exhibitions, awards, mentorship, and training that have opened doors many never imagined possible.
Year after year, we’ve seen young artists gain confidence, develop their craft, and step onto national and international stages with work that reflects the depth and beauty of Zanzibari culture.
These projects don’t just support creativity – they change lives, strengthen communities, and preserve the artistic heritage that makes these islands so extraordinary.
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Partner with the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation and help bring Zanzibar’s arts and culture to life. Your sponsorship supports exhibitions, performances, workshops and emerging creative talent while demonstrating your commitment to the island’s vibrant cultural future.
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AiR Spice is a new residency program by Emerson Spice Hotel in collaboration with the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation, created to uplift and promote Zanzibari visual artists. The program transforms hospitality spaces into vibrant cultural hubs where art is not just displayed, but created, shared, and experienced in real time.
This season, we welcome our fourth resident artist, Suzana Edward Thomas.
Suzana is a visual artist from Zanzibar whose practice centres on painting and creative exploration. She began her artistic journey during secondary school and later received formal training in art and painting between 2019 and 2021.
She continues to refine her practice through mentorship with senior artists at the Cultural Arts Gallery in Ngome Kongwe and currently works as an independent artist. Suzana is a recipient of the Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Visual Arts Award and participated in a one-month artist-in-residence programme at Apao Village, where she strengthened her creative approach and professional confidence.
AiR Spice is more than an art residency it’s a bridge between artists, community, and visitors, placing Zanzibari creativity at the center of cultural experience.
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Becoming a member of the Emerson Zanzibar Foundation lets you directly fuel Zanzibar’s artistic future by empowering local filmmakers, musicians, visual artists, writers and creatives to thrive.
Keep culture alive, spark new ideas, and strengthen creative communities.
Nurture creativity, preserve cultural identity, and keep communities musically vibrant.
Build powerful storytellers, strengthen local voices, and grow Zanzibar’s creative future.
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