For one week each year, the historic streets of Jamestown become an open-air gallery as the Chale Wote Street Art Festival transforms walls, alleys, and public spaces into a showcase for visual art, performance, and music.
A platform for emerging artists
The festival has built a reputation as a launchpad for emerging Ghanaian visual artists, many of whom paint large-scale murals live during the event, turning the neighbourhood itself into the year’s most talked-about exhibition.
Beyond visual art
Alongside murals and installations, the programme typically includes performance art, live music, and fashion showcases, drawing a mix of local residents, artists, and international visitors specifically for the event.
Rooted in Jamestown
Organisers have consistently emphasised keeping the festival rooted in Jamestown itself, working with local residents and businesses rather than treating the neighbourhood purely as a backdrop for outside audiences.
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