Crafting Culture with Calstain Ganda

University City Partners Podcast

We'll explore the fascinating world of small businesses within the community, focusing on the unique Real African Art Gallery. Our special guest, Calstain Ganda, originally from Zimbabwe, shares his inspiring journey of bringing authentic Zimbabwean stone sculptures and art to the local scene.

Learn about the cultural significance, the challenges, and triumphs of running this extraordinary gallery, and how it contributes to the vibrant tapestry of University City. Stay tuned as we uncover the passion and dedication behind one of the coolest art spaces in North Carolina.

If you're an art enthusiast or simply love inspiring stories, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in now!

Episode Highlight

02:31 - My mother is a big inspiration for this venture. She's late now. Throughout her life, she supported many people. Many orphans came through our house, and when she passed away, I felt the need to support the community as well. For these guys that I'm representing, this is their lifeline. This is their livelihood. Having a chance to showcase my own culture and heritage while supporting my people was quite the drive in the gallery being established.

05:20 - Everything we have in the gallery is 1 of 1, so there's no duplicates. It's very unique as you've been there and you've seen it. And most people, quite frankly, are fairly impressed with the setup that we have.

08:51 - Most people will say, "Look, it looks so beautiful, and it looks so nice. I thought it'd be so expensive, and it's not."

11:55 - I oftentimes say it's not about arrogance, but confidence. And I can confidently say it would be hard to find a place like ours.

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