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At Guruve, we believe in doing business the right way. We promote new artists so they can carve a future for themselves and their families. Buying direct, often at the artist's asking price, our visits can generate the equivalent of months', or even a year's, salary. No surprise that we are favourite customers, with artists often keeping special pieces just for us. But it's about more than money. The way we do business also sets us apart. From the very beginning, we treat artists with the respect they deserve, building long-term relationships based on trust and friendship. Since our first trip to Zimbabwe in 2000, Guruve has brought the sculptors at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre specialist tools, raw materials, heavy lifting equipment and enough business to fund the installation of electricity supply, and the construction of a central gallery, an office and thatched shelters. Best of all, we celebrate the end of each buying trip with a party, with food, drink, music and dancing for everyone. In Bulawayo, we financed a two-day workshop for young artists in 2002, organised by the Visual Artists' Association of Bulawayo. It was so popular, we have repeated the venture in 2003. On every future trip, we intend to make similar generous donations. Related links:
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