Open Studio Days 2027
Tembe Art Studio, Moengo
Tembe Art Studio
Three days of open access to artist studios, workshops, and demonstrations.

Moengo, Suriname
The Kibii Foundation supports arts, education, and community development in Moengo, Suriname.
What We Do
Artist residency program supporting visual artists exploring Maroon cultural heritage.
Centre for Arts and Music Moengo — exhibition and performance space.
Annual multidisciplinary arts festival rotating between Music, Theatre & Dance, and Visual Arts.
Open-air sculpture park featuring works inspired by Afaka script and Maroon traditions.
Voices from our community
“My residency at Kibii transformed my understanding of Maroon artistic traditions. The connection between community and creativity here is unlike anyth…”
Amara Osei
Resident Artist, 2024
“The Moengo Festival brings together artists from across the diaspora in a celebration of shared heritage. It is a vital platform for cultural exchange…”
Dr. Esther Heijmans
Cultural Researcher, University of Amsterdam
“Supporting the Kibii Foundation means investing in the preservation of Maroon culture for future generations. Their impact in Moengo is tangible and l…”
Jan van der Berg
Program Officer, Mondriaan Fund
Mark Your Calendar
Tembe Art Studio, Moengo
Tembe Art Studio
Three days of open access to artist studios, workshops, and demonstrations.
Moengo, Suriname
Moengo Festival
The 2027 edition of the Moengo Festival featuring visual arts from across the Caribbean and diaspora.
From the Foundation

The Kibii Foundation has received a major grant to expand its cultural heritage preservation programs in the Marowijne District.

The 2027 edition of the Moengo Festival will take place September 15-22, focusing on visual arts.
Help us preserve and develop Maroon cultural heritage for future generations.