We are proud to introduce Amos Painter Sumari, a sponsored artist for Wild Sky Guides.
Based in Nkoranga Village in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Amos has been drawing and sketching since childhood. He turned this early interest into a career, working as an art teacher in his local community and offering private lessons to international visitors. His technical skill and dedication to his craft eventually earned his work recognition and placements in several national exhibitions.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced local schools to close and halted global travel, Amos lost his primary sources of income. During this period of severe economic disruption, he focused heavily on his art to navigate the uncertainty.
To help bridge the gap, Wild Sky Guides stepped in to support Amos and his family. We assisted with essential food security and covered his children’s school fees so their education could continue uninterrupted.
Building on this ongoing partnership, Wild Sky has adapted Amos’s artwork into a series of high-quality stickers. Available in our store, this initiative allows our community to own a piece of Amos’s work while directly supporting his livelihood, his wife Janet, and their three children.
Shipping costs mean that original pieces must be sent individually from Tanzania. Original pieces are available for purchase. Contact us for a catalogue of his work, filled with his best pieces.
We admit, we are a canyoning guide service. We don’t know the first thing about selling art. If you do, then please get in touch. Amos is excited about the prospect of his art travelling the world.
Contact us at: info@wildskyguides.com
Sam Keller volunteered for Jifundishe in Tanzania while pursuing his undergraduate degree in Anthropology in 2006. The people he met during his time there and the friendships he formed have remained important to him ever since.
As part of our partnership with Jifundishe, Wild Sky has committed to donating funds to provide direct payments to families in need.
Since beginning our partnership in 2023, we have already donated over $1250 to support these families, and we remain committed to continuing our support into the future.
“Jifundishe is a Tanzanian nonprofit that funds and manages projects for community development by providing educational opportunities. Jifundishe is the Kiswahili word for “teach yourself.” We believe in creating change for the community, especially for youth and women, through collaboration, capacity building and both formal and informal educational opportunities. To date, over 150 students have been provided with secondary school scholarships through Jifundishe. When a student is accepted into our programming, we provide holistic support to the student, their school and their families. 85% of our students graduate in the top 20% of their class.”
Jifundishe Official Partner: Wild Sky Adventure Guides