Intwasa is a Ndebele word meaning Spring. The season of spring. Spring is about rebirth, change, and new beginnings. This embodies the philosophy around most of the trust’s activities. Re-imagining things. Changing the way communities see and do certain things.

The festival is a celebration platform bringing together different arts disciplines under one umbrella. Since inception Intwasa has managed to bring to Bulawayo artists from Sub Sahara Africa, Europe and America. Since 2015 the festival has been held every year making it one of the longest cultural and artistic platforms in the country.

Intwasa Arts Festival’s mission is to produce a festival that encompasses mass celebration of diversity and creativity.

To be the leader in the creation of platforms that promote excellence in Zimbabwe’s arts and culture.