Gallery 1957 The Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2025
Opportunity type: Prize
For: Artists
Deadline: 19/09/25
Rewards: Up to GH$ 50,000 + artist residency + exhibition
Location Eligibility: Ghana and diaspora
About this opportunity
Gallery 1957 is proud to announce the third edition of our art prize dedicated to African women artists, The Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize. Named after the prominent Ghanaian Queen Mother, the prize aims to fortify Gallery 1957’s commitment to supporting and uplifting emerging and established artists across Ghana and the diaspora. The prize is open exclusively to Ghanaian women artists either living in Ghana or across its diaspora.
Submission Requirements:
- Artist Bio and Statement: A bio of up to 200 words telling us who you are, where you are from, where you live, where you have schooled (schooling does not have to be formal or directly related to art) and a concise story of your artistic journey.
- Portfolio: Up to 6 high resolution photos/videos/media links of your artworks including a full caption of the title, date, medium and measurements.
- All documents should be saved in pdf format.
Rewards
One first-prize winner will receive an artist residency and exhibition at Gallery 1957 and GH$ 50,000. The second runner-up will be awarded GH$ 30,000, and the third runner-up will receive GH$ 20,000.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize, you must be 18 years and above and be a Ghanaian woman living either in Ghana or across its diaspora.
.Entry Fee
Free
How to Apply
Submissions should be sent via email to applications@gallery1957.com
All questions regarding this prize should be sent to tatyana@gallery1957.com
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