Our Story
Fankeenna began with a simple need in 2020.
Artists and creatives in Hargeisa needed a space of their own
A place to work and show their art.
A place to meet and co-create.
A place to experiment.
A place to be seen and heard.
Fankeenna is built with care, by artists, for artists, and for everyone who believes that creativity matters.
Creative Collective
Our Creative Collective is the backbone of Fankeenna.
It brings together people from visual arts, film and media, design, sound, performance, writing, storytelling, and cultural practice.
They are both users and volunteers.
They create, learn, and share their work in the space, while also helping with activities, events, exhibitions and much more.
the members of our Creative Collective
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Our facilities and Services
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Our main outdoor gathering space, made for film nights, poetry readings, open mic sessions, performances, and creative events that bring people together.
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The heart of Fankeenna. In a city where dedicated art spaces are still rare, our artist-led gallery offers local creatives a warm and welcoming place to show their work, share stories, and be part of Hargeisa’s growing cultural life.
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A flexible creative studio for photography, video, portraits, small productions, product shoots, and visual experiments. It gives all creatives a clean and professional space to produce work with care and confidence.
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A shared space where creatives can work, write, plan, design, edit, and develop ideas. It is simple, comfortable, and made for people who need a place to focus outside the noise of everyday life.
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A calm room for painting, drawing, sketching, illustration, and hands-on art-making. It gives artists space to sit, focus, practice, and bring their ideas to life.
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A small creative library with books, magazines, references, archives, and cultural materials. It is a quiet place to read, research, get inspired, and connect with art, culture, and ideas.
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A quiet room for podcasts, interviews, voice recordings, music, spoken word, sound art, and audio experiments. It is made for creatives who want to record clearly, tell stories, and shape sound in their own way.
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A friendly space for small creative meetings, planning sessions, conversations, and collaborations. It gives artists and teams a place to sit together and move ideas forward.
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A small shop with prints, postcards, books, handmade items, art objects, and gifts created by local artists and makers. It helps visitors take a piece of Fankeenna home while supporting local creativity.
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A relaxed corner for coffee, tea, snacks, and small breaks between creative work. It makes Fankeenna feel warm, social, and easy to spend time in.