Sankofa: 7 Day International Art Residency - Wa, Ghana

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Sankofa: 7 DAY INTERNATIONAL ART RESIDENCY- Wa, GHANA Deadline: 05 Jun 2027 Country: Ghana The Sankofa AIR International Residency is a 7-day artist residency based in Wa, Ghana, designed to foster artistic development, cultural exchange, and meaningful engagement with local communities and creative practitioners. Participants are provided with dedicated studio space to develop new work while engaging in artist talks, creative dialogue, and community-centered programming. The residency emphasizes cross-cultural exchange and encourages artists to explore the intersections of contemporary practice, heritage, place, and community. Artists have opportunities to connect with fellow residents, Ghanaian artists, craftspeople, and cultural practitioners throughout the program. Programming includes facilitated discussions, cultural experiences, site visits, and curated excursions within the Upper West Region, including the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary. The residency is designed to balance independent creative practice with collective learning and cultural immersion. Accommodation, meals, local ground transportation, residency programming, excursions, and studio access are provided. Participants are responsible for their international travel to and from Accra, Ghana, travel documentation, insurance, and personal expenses. The residency welcomes artists working across disciplines and mediums who are interested in cultural exchange, community engagement, and expanding their creative practice within an international context. Duration of residency 7 Days Accommodation private accommodation. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The Sankofa AIR International Residency welcomes artists working across a broad range of disciplines, including visual arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, installation, textiles, crafts, multidisciplinary practices, socially engaged art, and other contemporary creative practices. Residents are provided with: Dedicated studio/workspace access during the residency. Shared meeting and presentation spaces for artist talks and group activities. Opportunities to engage with local artists, craftspeople, cultural practitioners, and community members. Residency facilitation and logistical support from the Westbrook Legacy Foundation and the Nubuke Foundation. The residency is primarily intended as a space for artistic research, cultural exchange, creative development, and community engagement. Artists should plan to bring any specialized tools, technical equipment, computers, cameras, software, or materials required for their individual practice. Basic workspace and program facilities are provided; however, specialized production equipment, fabrication services, and technical machinery are not provided by the residency. Residents benefit from artist talks, facilitated discussions, cultural excursions, studio practice time, and opportunities for dialogue and exchange within a small international cohortStudio / Workspace sharedFees and support Residency Investment $2,500 USD per artist Payment Options Pay in Full $2,500 Two Installments $1,500 + $1,500 Three Installments $1,100 + $1,100 + $1,100 Four Installments $900 + $900 + $900 + $900 Expectations towards the artist Artists are expected to actively participate in the residency experience, including artist talks, group discussions, cultural activities, excursions, and community engagement opportunities offered throughout the program. Participants are encouraged to share aspects of their creative practice and engage in dialogue with fellow residents, local artists, and cultural practitioners. Participation in at least one artist talk or informal presentation about the artist’s work and practice is encouraged as part of the residency exchange. Formal exhibitions, workshops, or the production of completed artworks are not required. The residency prioritizes artistic exploration, cultural exchange, research, creative development, and relationship building. Application information Applications must be submitted through the online application form available on the Westbrook Legacy Foundation website (under the Sankofa tab) or apply for free via: https://forms.gle/13sXAyfA51czbrGU7

Как подавать

Online application form on the Westbrook Legacy Foundation website (Sankofa tab), or the free form link.