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Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

Tourist attraction Art gallery Art studio

👍👍 Loved the art at this co-operative society. Large variety of styles and size of paintings. Very reasonable prices, even pre-bargaining. A helpful English speaking representative guided me around the place. While all the art is mostly canvas mounted on frames, he told me they could take it off the f... People often mention paintings, arts, good, artists, painting, visit, Tingatinga, Great, prices, beautiful,


Address

Haile Selassie Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (358 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Karishma - Kim P. 2 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Loved the art at this co-operative society. Large variety of styles and size of paintings. Very reasonable prices, even pre-bargaining. A helpful English speaking representative guided me around the place. While all the art is mostly canvas mounted on frames, he told me they could take it off the frames, so it could fit easily inside a suitcase. Unfortunately, they only accept cash and I wasn't carrying any as I had just landed in Tanzania and I didn't have the opportunity to return - but will definitely go back on my next trip to Dar Es Salaam.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M S. 1 month ago on Google • 531 reviews New
    Local painting at a good price.

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good arts work unique paintings and art work.Original Tingatinga arts are found here.the Source if the Tingatinga arts work and paintings in the World.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey B. 1 year ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Established in 1968 by Edward Tingatinga, the Tanzanian artistan to first produce these incredibly vibrant paintings portraying the rich culture and traditions of Tanzania. The cooperative is truly a magical and enchanting place. Filled with the beauty and wonder of these colorful and extraordinary works of art. Also other types of medium and forms including pens and pencils for children as well as all sorts of crafts & household items. When in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, highly recommend visiting and taking the time to meet each of the artists. They are so talented and each have a story to share.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Soofi H. 4 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Usual touristy stuff, don't come looking for real art, it is far from it. Painters sitting making copies after copies of the once original art piece..you can haggle and bring down the price to 50%
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 nanafai 1 year ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Satisfied cause I had a specific painting that I wanted and I knew they sell it here but If you are looking for pure art this place is not it. I was Impressed the first time I got there but after a while I felt like there is no real art, its more like a painting factory
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel D. 5 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    We went here yesterday with my friends. The place is really good, so full of arts. They have good customer care and welcoming. Everyone there is so kind hearted. We bought some arts and it's so beautiful there. There prices are affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuzzo Montana B. 3 years ago on Google
    It's Amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geraldjunior018 S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good for everyone
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Talha M. 3 years ago on Google
    TingaTinga Art haven
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Obeid A. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew N. 2 years ago on Google
    It's the same art you'll find in curio shops and other spots across the country, but you'll be dealing with the original artists here, no middlemen. There's a casual feel about the place, no pressure to pick or choose. Prices are negotiable. Some paintings stand out more than others, as expected. Unfortunately, most of the painters replicate their own work so it diminishes their value a bit. Definitely worth a visit. Friendly safe place so you won't need a guide.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter S. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful art being crafted right before your eyes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ismael a. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to find art works
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 anna m. 3 years ago on Google
    The best place to buy ur tingatinga paintings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen H. 2 years ago on Google
    Unique art at prices that are most reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Onome J. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, Quirky, Colourful and Lovely Market. Very Calm atmosphere. I wish I could carry the whole market!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kommWIRreisen 6 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    Great creative place with beautiful handwork and great pictures. The artists are very friendly. You can also eat really well there.

  • 5/5 Anuradha P. 1 year ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Authentic Tanzanian arts, some arts are unique but some of them are just lot a look alike in many other shops in this artists community center. Anyone going to Slipway beach can stop here and visit easily, just about 500m fefore Slipway. 2ftx3ft arts I bought were marked with 85K TZS but they gave a good discount. Very friendly people there, but you need to have an artistic eye to pic the good from ordinary. I bought multiple large painting coz they look Authentic and also nice, and also in the mindset of helping the community. They only take cash. They remove the arts canvas from the frame and roll it if you will be travelling, but I prefer you find a protective case to carry them without any damages in transit. Definitely recommend anyone to visit.

  • 4/5 Banice N. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    The paintings are amazing and the kids each got to paint there very own piece and take it home. At an agreed upon amount. It was a lovely 2hr exp6

  • 5/5 Renos E. 7 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Such talented artists and reasonable priced artwork. Would definitely recommend a visit. It was great watching the artists paint whilst looking at beautiful pieces.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 7 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Gifted artists. I loved walking around the coop and viewing their works. I highly recommend visiting and purchasing some art. I really enjoyed the painting I purchased. I plan on having it framed soon.

  • 5/5 lameck f. 4 years ago on Google
    it's all about good art

  • 5/5 N D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Going to Dar es Salaam and not passing through here is a real shame. Very good artists and art masterpieces. (Original) Andar a Dar es Salaam e non passar di qui è un vero peccato. Bravissimi artisti e capolavori d"arte.

  • 5/5 simon j. 4 years ago on Google
    Great art drawings

  • 5/5 issa m. 4 years ago on Google
    Talented Painters, reasonable, we should support them

  • 4/5 Dr Aliasger D. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place with very dedicated and talented artist must visit place

  • 5/5 lifestyle m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Joseph S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's fun and beutiful

  • 5/5 Falgun B. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing arts and outstanding artists. Those painting are wonders.

  • 5/5 Gabriel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very amazing place with original Tanzanian Tingatinga paintings. Nice Place to visit

  • 5/5 Devota M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's nice place to visit and buy a beautiful Tingatinga painting pictures ❤️

  • 5/5 Cear G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful art, beautiful and lovely people, go get your hand painted paintings, would recommend

  • 3/5 Sheryline I. 1 year ago on Google
    It was nice local artist do painting. You can batgain

  • 5/5 Ulla “Mata” T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's Just an amazing place full of Artist. Love it and a must in Dar

  • 4/5 Agnes M. 5 years ago on Google
    Tingatinga arts society was found in late 1960's and has flourished till now . It has more than one hundred members

  • 5/5 salmini k. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has a lot of good paintings and the arts are superb 👌

  • 4/5 Livingmarks25 10 months ago on Google
    Its a place for cheap local paintings. Beautiful artwork.. must kept one

  • 5/5 Zakaria A. 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    The place is fantastic and the artworks are beautiful. The artists are very friendly and provide information on tingatinga artistic style with a smile.

  • 5/5 Ayyaz A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing art gallery!!! Just be cautious with the salesman, they are likely to rip you off if they find out you’re a foreigner or a tourist ...

  • 5/5 Gabriel J. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good place for tourists and those who like artist works.

  • 5/5 Doug S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice variety of paintings. Calm atmosphere and not real pushy. A very nice place to bring guests for shopping. Friendly and safe.

  • 3/5 Mwanamvua N. 3 years ago on Google
    I wish they could be more organised they have some masters pieces

  • 3/5 Ambrose S. 3 years ago on Google
    People with such creativity. A wonderful place.

  • 4/5 Leonardo Francesco P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great choice of Tinga Tinga paintings, but prices per mzungu. (Original) Ottima scelta di quadri Tinga Tinga, ma prezzi per mzungu.

  • 5/5 Jackson J. 3 years ago on Google
    perfect place

  • 5/5 Daggo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Make this one of your stops.

  • 3/5 Gerald M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top (Original) Juu

  • 5/5 Tarjei Joten S. 3 years ago on Google
    A place you must visit.

  • 4/5 Chema C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here we buy Bongo Flavor CDs (Original) Aquí compramos CD de Bongo Flavour

  • 5/5 Hans Jürg W. 3 years ago on Google
    African Culture at it's best!

  • 3/5 Hua Tru V. 3 years ago on Google
    Many same same shop and picture

  • 4/5 ABDULMUNEM AL K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) magnificence (Original) روعة

  • 5/5 Dove Adventure T. 4 years ago on Google
    The best hand paintings are made by Tingatinga artist

  • 5/5 Warren E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great art. @ good prices

  • 5/5 nyangwe s. 3 years ago on Google
    nuke

  • 4/5 Axmed N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great waLL arts & statues

  • 5/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Shamimu L. 4 years ago on Google
    I use to bring my friends here to see whats Tanzanian artist can make...

  • 5/5 ephra M. 4 years ago on Google
    nice place

  • 5/5 Abbas A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great art work by the artists. Great prices as well. Good stuff

  • 2/5 Amir H. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad

  • 5/5 Pito F. 4 years ago on Google
    A lot of local & cheap stuff ...

  • 2/5 Kthug K. 4 years ago on Google
    It was Okay

  • 5/5 Kessy T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Nzuri sana

  • 5/5 yousr d. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and original paintings are to be found there. You can even meet the artists


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