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Overview
- Duration:4 hours 30 minutes
- Travelers:5 guests
- Tour Type:Arts and Craft, Daily tour, Group tour, Private tour
- Language:English
The Artists Alliance Gallery, also known as Omanye House, is a massive, multi-level art haven located along the La/Accra-Tema Beach Road in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1993 by the internationally acclaimed Ghanaian artist and art professor, Dr. Ablade Glover, the institution was established to provide a dedicated space for nurturing, celebrating, and showcasing West African fine art. Spanning three expansive floors, the gallery blends the atmosphere of a high-end museum with a commercial marketplace where almost everything on display is available for purchase at transparent, fixed prices.
Why You Should Visit
Visiting the Artists Alliance Gallery offers a serene, sensory-rich journey through the soul of African creativity, uniquely framed by panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This gallery provides a relaxed, museum-quality environment with cool marble galleries where you can explore centuries of artistic heritage at your own pace.
Why You Should Visit
Visiting the Artists Alliance Gallery offers a serene, sensory-rich journey through the soul of African creativity, uniquely framed by panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This gallery provides a relaxed, museum-quality environment with cool marble galleries where you can explore centuries of artistic heritage at your own pace.
Highlights
- Professor Ablade Glover’s Collection: A dedicated exhibition space showcasing the vibrant, heavily textured palette-knife market scene paintings of the gallery's legendary founder.
- Fantasy Coffins: A striking display of custom-sculpted, full-sized Ghanaian burial coffins intricately shaped like giant crabs, running shoes, eagles, and cars.
- Vintage Textiles and Asafo Flags: Rare, collectors'-grade heritage fabrics including ancient strip-woven Akan and Ewe Kente cloths alongside historical flags embroidered with cultural symbols.
- Traditional African Masks: An extensive gallery of wooden ritualistic masks and carvings representing the distinct spiritual aesthetics of various West African ethnic groups.
- The Oceanview Terraces: Open outdoor balconies on the upper floors that provide sweeping 360-degree views of the crashing surf and passing fishing canoes.
Includes/Excludes
- Shared tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee to visit the gallery?
No. Admission to explore all three floors of the Artists Alliance Gallery is completely free to the public, making it highly accessible for families, tourists, and scholars alike.
Can I purchase the artwork on display?
Yes. Practically all the paintings, sculptures, and furniture are for sale. Every piece features a clear, fixed price tag, promoting a transparent buying process that eliminates the stress of bargaining.
How do I safely get my purchases back home?
The gallery staff are highly experienced in international logistics. For large paintings or heavy wood carvings, they can arrange professional crating, rolling, canvas stretching, and international shipping options directly from the facility.
What to bring
Comfortable Footwear
Sun Protection
A High-Quality Camera or Phone
An open mind
Cash or card
Sun Protection
A High-Quality Camera or Phone
An open mind
Cash or card
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