From Nov 2, 2026
Mike Ghaui
Born in 1950 on a farm in Tanzania’s southern highlands, Mike Ghaui has spent nearly fifty years painting and sculpting the animals he grew up among.
Cultural Heritage Centre
Collectors
A curated world of African art, antiques, sculptures, and timeless objects of heritage.
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Now Showing
Current Exhibitions
Apr 1 — Jan 8, 2027
Women of Africa
Exploring the stories, spirit and enduring influence of African women through contemporary African art.
Mar 15 — Dec 31, 2026
Life of the People
A moving look at daily life across Africa, capturing work, struggle, celebration, family, community, and resilience.
Our Impact
Art as a Foundation for
Tanzanian Livelihoods
The Cultural Heritage Centre is more than East Africa's finest gallery — it is a lifeline for over 3,000 families across Tanzania. Every purchase, every commission, and every gallery visit creates a direct economic impact for the artisans, painters, sculptors, and craftspeople who define Tanzania's creative identity.
The majority of proceeds from our gallery are channelled directly into the Cultural Heritage Foundation — supporting artisan development programmes, emerging artist scholarships, and the preservation of Tanzania's living cultural heritage for generations to come.
Tanzania has one of Africa's richest and most diverse artistic traditions. From the intricate Makonde carvings of the south to the vivid Tingatinga paintings born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian art speaks a language that is distinctly its own — and the Cultural Heritage Centre exists to ensure that language is never lost.
About the Foundation →"When you acquire a work from the Cultural Heritage Centre, you are not simply purchasing art. You are participating in a living chain of creativity — sustaining the artist, their family, and the tradition they carry forward."
Cultural Heritage Foundation, Arusha
3,000+
Families Supported Across Tanzania
30+
Years Championing East African Art
1,000+
Original Works by East African Artists
100%
Of Gallery Profits Reinvested into the Foundation
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Gallery
Experience art in person at our gallery on Dodoma Road, Arusha. Open every day, 8 am – 5 pm, with private viewings available by appointment.
Dodoma Road, Arusha, Tanzania · +255 748 078 278