 
Contact Address:
 Lemonfish
Art Gallery 
Kartong Village
West Coast Region
The Gambia
West Africa
Telephone number:
Hannie - Netherlands: +316-2298313
Hannie - Gambia: +220-764 3948
Bakary:
+220-640 9786
Email:
lemonfish@web.de
Directions:
The gallery is situated on a large  knoll
encircled by verdant tropical greenery facing the
sea. Once at the main village just ask for directions.
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Information:
The Lemonfish Gallery
was first inaugurated in the quiet south Gambian village of
Kartong, which borders Casamance, in March 2005.
At its opening it showcased the works of twenty eight West
African artists. The concept was
dreamed up by its German curator Nina Effinger as an arts
project to create revenue for local artists and at the same
time provide them with a means to exhibit, promote and sell
their artistic works. The creative forum also allows them
to collaborate with other painters and sculptors
in the EU and Africa.
The Arts Complex:
The building
comprises of 2 public viewing halls with their original
collections of contemporary African Art and a good sized portico for
staging art exhibitions, events. They are also able to host
conferences and meetings at the centre.
There are cultural workshops for art students and professionals
 presentation
tools such as media and video to stimulate creative ideas.
During the tourist season there are special holiday workshops
for tourists and other visitors to exchange views and ideas
with local Gambian artists.
Other Facilities:
• Souvenir Shop
The outlet sells arts, fashion clothes, crafts, African Jewelry
and other items produced by local craftsmen in projects that
operate on the principles of Fair Trade which is aimed at
empowering local producers and promoting sustainability.
• Guest Rooms
There are 5 rooms with en-suit bathing and a 24 hour stay
includes bed and breakfast. African dishes and snacks available
throughout the day.
• Excursion away from the Lemonfish
Gallery and onto the mangroves and the Halahin River by Pirogue.
This river skirts the border between the Gambia and Casamance in Senegal.
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