Open Call for Artists from West Africa

The Delfina Foundation is seeking applications from contemporary visual artists from West Africa for a residency program in London. This residency offers artists the time and space to develop their work, along with various professional development opportunities and support.

Residency Activities

Residency activities include:

• Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist-run spaces, and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London.
• Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics, and researchers through organized presentations, studio visits, events, and meals.
• Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring to strengthen artistic practice.
• Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings and meals.

Travel and Living Support

The selected applicants will receive:

• A 12-week residency at Delfina Foundation.
• A living allowance of £35 per day.
• A materials budget of £1,000.
• A return economy-class flight.
• Airport transfers in the UK.
• Reimbursement of visa fee (if required).
• Local travel passes for tubes and buses.
• A single bedroom at Delfina Foundation's house, which hosts up to 8 residents with shared facilities, including bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library, and dining room.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a national of and/or currently living and working in one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, or Togo.
• Be a contemporary visual artist seeking an opportunity to develop their practice through research and access to resources.
• Be able to explain how the experience of an international residency will benefit both the individual and their local networks.
• Be proficient in English (the interview will be conducted in English and applicants should be able to confidently present and discuss their practice and ideas).

For more information, visit Delfina Foundation.

Donor Name: Delfina Foundation
Grant Size: Not Available
Publish Date: September 6, 2024
Deadline Date: October 6, 2024
Country: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo