Bududa Art Villa is not a hotel. It is not a retreat centre. It is a working residency — a place where artists arrive with an idea and leave with something made.
Located in Bududa, Uganda, on the forested foothills of Mount Elgon, the Villa will consist of three private studio cabins, a dedicated art-making studio, and an exhibition pavilion positioned at the top of the plot — oriented toward the mountain, toward the light.
It is being built by Stichting Royal African, a Dutch cultural foundation established in Amsterdam in 2008, under the MoMAA programme — the same institution that has spent fifteen years documenting, appraising, and advocating for African art on the world stage.
We know what serious creative space requires. We are building it here.
Recent Donations
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Royalafrican donated €9,000.001 month ago
Each cabin is approximately 21m² — studio living, private bathroom, kitchenette, and a veranda that opens directly onto the landscape. Dark hardwood. Raised foundation. Designed for solitude, not deprivation.
Three cabins sit mid-plot, surrounded by the site’s existing vegetation. At the summit of the plot: a shared studio and a gallery-quality exhibition space, available to residents for critique, installation, and presentation.
Completion target: 2030.
Top Donors
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Royalafrican
€9,000.00
The total project requires €99,000. Stichting Royal African has committed €9,000 in seed capital. The remaining €90,000 will be raised through a founding membership model — no equity sold, no investors, no compromise on the vision.
Your membership is not a donation. It is a reservation.
Founding Members lock in a discounted residency week before the Villa opens to the public. You are not funding a dream — you are booking your place in it.
FOUNDING MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Studio Patron — €150 One future residency week at 30% below published rate. Priority booking before public launch. Name on the Founding Members wall.
Founding Resident — €500 Two residency weeks. Priority booking. Welcome package: limited edition print, Mount Elgon single-origin coffee from Virgin Coffee (Mbale). Name on the Founding Members wall.
Cultural Benefactor — €2,500 Two residency weeks. Private curator-led visit at opening. Permanent acknowledgement in the Villa’s exhibition space. Direct line to the founding team throughout the build.
THE NUMBERS
| Constructor | Easy Housing Uganda |
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| Total project cost | €99,000 |
| Foundation seed capital | €9,000 |
| Founding membership target | €90,000 |
| Completion | 2030 |
| Cabins | 3+ private studio units |
| Shared facilities | Working studio + exhibition pavilion |
FAQ
Is this a donation? No. Your membership secures a future stay at a discounted rate. It is a pre-purchase, not a gift.
What if the project doesn’t complete? Stichting Royal African is a registered Dutch foundation with legal accountability. Funds are held and managed accordingly. Full transparency on project milestones is provided to all members.
When will I be able to use my stay? The Villa targets a 2030 opening. Founding Members will receive priority booking access before public availability is announced.
Can I visit the site before it’s built? We will be documenting the build publicly on royalafrican.org and sharing progress with all members. A site visit programme for Cultural Benefactors will be confirmed closer to construction commencement.
