About Vipawa Children’s Art Museum

Our Story

Conceived 2016, and founded in 2017, Vipawa Children’s Art Museum (VCAM) opened in a temporary wooden structure to address a critical need; to support children’s growth—social, emotional, and cognitive—through the arts. Redesigned its space in 2020 in same locat…

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Daniel Atwenda’s Story

Daniel Atwenda’s Story

Daniel Atwenda whose initiative and drive is passionate about vulnerable children. At 20 years God was speaking to him in a new perspective to have a heart that shares concern for the children under rejection.

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The Museum is dependent on research to bring light to the exploration of the arts in relation to realities of the world children live in.

OUR VISION

Bringing children’s art to life, securing a rich heritage for African cultures. [ZEAL]

OUR MISSION

Vipawa Children’s Art Museum offers interactive learning experiences through arts that ignite curiosity, exploration and play. [RESPONSIBILITY]

OUR GOAL

VCAM is bridging the gap on untapped talents in children’s art through cultural creativity and diversity, connecting families and communities we serve. [PASSION]

OUR VALUES
  • Excellence – Be recognized for excellence in our collection, research, exhibitions, educational programs and other activities.
  • Accessibility – Ensure art and culture are physically and intellectually accessible to the communities through our exhibitions, programs, and other mission- driven activities.
  • Relevancy – Communicate the relevance of art and culture to the communities and be recognized as an irreplaceable part of the cultural life of Uganda and Africa.
  • Collaboration – Build an organizational culture that embraces collaboration based on the belief that together we can become stronger.
  • Accountability – Be conscientious and responsible in our use of resources; demonstrate credibility by upholding the highest ethical standards embracing transparency and accountability.
  • Responsiveness – Be responsive to the needs of the communities and recognize our role as a cultural resource to Uganda and Africa.
  • Growth – Be proactive in developing our collections, staff, programs, facilities, and the continual expansion of our presence in the communities.

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