1952 Arts Accelerator Open Call

Opportunity type: Residency

For: Artists

Deadline: 30/07/2025

Rewards: Three-month residency in Lagos + stipend + travel + mentorship

Location Eligibility: West Africa

About this opportunity

1952 Africa invites applications for the 4th edition of its Arts Accelerator residency program, themed Between Here and Elsewhere. This three-month residency supports early-career artists through access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities for artistic growth. Artists working in all media—including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and film—are welcome to apply.

The residency explores ideas of movement, home, and transformation across disciplines, geographies, and histories. Selected artists will participate in an 8-week program in Lagos, Nigeria, from early September to late October 2025. 

Rewards

• 8-week residency in Lagos, Nigeria
• Stipend for selected artists
• Travel to and from Lagos covered
• Mentorship, studio access, and community engagement
• Opportunity to exhibit final works

• Open to English-speaking artists aged 18–35
• Applicants must reside in West Africa
• Open to all artistic disciplines
• No application fee

Entry Fee

Free

How to Apply

Apply using the link: 1952 Arts Accelerator Open Call

All questions regarding this award should be emailed to info@1952africa.art