2024 Cassirer Welz Award
Opportunity type: Award
For: Artists
Deadline: 05/05/24, 9:59 pm GMT
Rewards: Residency + Stipend + Exhibition
Location Eligibility: Some African Countries
About this opportunity
The Cassirer Welz Award is looking for emerging artists in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to recognize. The Award offers a 3-month residency, stipend, presentation platforms or exhibitions provide the supportive spaces and professional development opportunities.
Rewards
- A 3-month residency at the Bag Factory in Johannesburg visa costs and travel insurance are NOT included and will be at the artist’s expense.
- Contribution towards the artist’s residency stipend, materials, and exhibition costs. Please note that the costs of transporting artworks back to the artist’s home country are NOT included and will be at the artist’s own expense.
- The opportunity to showcase new work produced during the residency in a solo exhibition at the Bag Factory.
- An individualised programme of mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Curatorial and pastoral support from the Bag Factory’s staff.
- Opportunity for substantial creative and professional growth through the exchange of ideas, mentorship and skills development.
Eligibility
- Artists in these African countries can apply ; Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Under the age of 35.
- Not represented by a commercial gallery.
- Currently working in any contemporary visual art medium.
- Will benefit from a period of intense studio time and support to develop new work for a solo exhibition.
- Not studying or enrolled on any academic institution.
Entry Fee
Free.
How to Apply
Apply using the link: 2024 Cassirer Welz Award
All questions regarding this award should be sent to applications@bagfactory.org.za .
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