Africa No Filter is seeking exceptional emerging artists for a 12-month remote fellowship. Fellows will be expected to develop and deliver a project which demonstrates and/or explores how art and creativity can be used to challenge harmful narratives about Africa and present contemporary, accurate narratives.
The Emerging Artists Fellows Program will provide 12 exceptional creative practitioners from across the continent with mentorship, peer to peer skills sharing and new networks through monthly fellow-led seminars throughout the year.
WORTH
The Fellows Program will be held remotely for the duration of 12 months. Africa No Filter will provide a total of $5000per fellow and will also offer:
- One on one mentorship –each fellow will be assigned with a mentor whom they will virtually meet with once a month
- Monthly fellows’ meetings for peer-to-peer skills-sharing
- New networks –we will host quarterly networking events where you will meet with leading creative practitioners
- An annual in-person convening in Fall 2021(subject to change due to COVID-19)
- Feedback on your proposed project.
ELIGIBILITY
- The Emerging Artist Fellows Program welcomes emerging artists from all creative disciplines and invites proposals for both digital and in-person projects, with Africa being the focus.
- Fellows are expected to attend a physical convening in 2021.
DEADLINE: February 15 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
