RenewCanvas Africa is a circular economy marketplace connecting talented African artists who create sustainable art from recycled materials with conscious buyers worldwide.
1,250+
kg Waste Diverted
150+
Local Artists
500+
Artworks Sold
12
African Countries
RenewCanvas Africa was born from a simple observation: across Africa, talented artists were creating incredible works of art from discarded materials, yet they lacked access to markets that valued both their artistry and environmental impact.
Founded in 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, we set out to build a platform that would change this narrative. Our mission is to create a thriving marketplace where sustainability meets creativity, where waste becomes wonder, and where African artists can earn a fair income while making a positive environmental impact.
Today, we work with over 150 artists across Africa, helping them reach customers who appreciate the dual value of their work: exceptional artistry and meaningful environmental action.
Art from Recycled Materials
The principles that guide everything we do at RenewCanvas Africa
Every artwork on our platform is created from recycled or upcycled materials, turning waste into beauty.
We ensure artists receive 80% of every sale, providing fair compensation for their creativity and craftsmanship.
We celebrate and preserve African artistic traditions while promoting contemporary sustainable art practices.
Every artwork tracks its environmental impact, showing exactly how much waste was diverted from landfills.
To empower African artists by providing a global marketplace for sustainable art, while driving environmental impact through the creative reuse of waste materials.
A world where art and sustainability are inseparable, where every piece of waste is seen as an opportunity for creativity, and where African artists lead the global circular economy movement.
Key milestones in our story
RenewCanvas Africa founded in Kigali, Rwanda
First 50 artists onboarded to the platform
Reached 500kg of waste diverted through art
Expanded to 5 East African countries
Launched AI-powered pricing for artists
Surpassed 1,000kg waste diverted milestone
The passionate people behind RenewCanvas Africa
Founder & CEO
Environmental activist and entrepreneur passionate about circular economy solutions in Africa.
Head of Artist Relations
Former gallery curator dedicated to supporting African artists and their sustainable art practices.
Head of Operations
Operations expert with 10 years of experience in e-commerce and logistics across East Africa.
Technology Lead
Tech innovator building digital solutions that connect artists with global audiences.
Whether you're an artist looking to showcase your sustainable creations or a buyer seeking meaningful art, we'd love to have you in our community.
Kigali Innovation City
Kigali, Rwanda
hello.renewcanvas.africa@gmail.com
We'd love to hear from you
+250 788 000 000
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EAT
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