MASK: create and innovate for a brighter future

MASK supports creativity in young people. We believe in infusing young minds with the magic of imagination and a greater sense of tomorrow. As only those who can imagine a brighter future will pave the way to solve the world's challenges, whether it's alleviating poverty, ensuring decent employment, or creating a sustainable environment.


Innovation shapes the future, but it begins with art. Art teaches young minds to imagine and connect. When art thrives in schools, the creativity of the younger generation blossoms.


Beginning in 2007 as Mobile Art School in Kenya (MASK), carting art supplies along dusty tracks, today MASK has beneficiaries in 15 countries across Africa and beyond.


Discover the opportunities we offer: MASK Awards, MASK Artists, MASK Innovators, or Creativity in Action Teachers Project. Start your journey toward success and empowerment. Unleash your creativity and join us in building a brighter future for all.

Enter your best works of art, or your most innovative social and business projects. Showcase your creativity and seize the chance to win fantastic prizes!


MASK Awards is a creativity competition designed for schools and young individuals across Africa. Since its inception in 2013, the Awards have received more than 16,500 entries from 15 countries in Africa and reached global audiences of over 650,000 people.

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The MASK Artists platform helps unleash the potential of the next generation of African artists. It gives voice to some of the most talented MASK Awards particiapnts.


Explore our non-profit online gallery, MASK Art, where you can discover, purchase or commission remarkable works of art at budget-friendly prices.


Our Resources for Artists are designed to empower aspiring artists with the tools and knowledge to maintain a high level of professionalism when presenting themselves and their work to audiences and collectors.

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Is your organization committed to fostering innovation? Are you looking to hire creative talent?


If your answer is yes, connect with us, and tap into our extensive database of creative young minds from various fields for employment or internships.

Support us to create a brighter future

MASK is one of leading organisations in the field of creativity education. Help us equip our young people with the creativity they need to shape a brighter future for all.