In 1996, a group of students from the Vilnius Academy of Arts founded an artistic community based out of a house and yard next to the Vilnelė River. It gained support among locals and city officials; therefore, in 2002 the artist community joined hands with the Vilnius City Municipality to establish the Užupis Art Incubator.

The UAI is known for its display of sculptures that changes from time to time. Go there to see works that surprise, inspire, make you laugh, or even feel a little uncomfortable.