From Residencies, Fellowships, and open calls here is our list of opportunities for artists, and art workers. Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2023 (An Art Prize For Women Artists From Ghana And Its Diaspora) Official poster for Jury Panel. Image courtesy of Gallery 1957. Gallery 1957 is proud to…
Vacationing in Africa and want to explore the vibrant art scenes of Cape Town, Zanzibar, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi? Look no further! Art News Africa has curated a list of must-visit art events and galleries in these captivating destinations. Capetown Let’s start our artistic journey in Cape…
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are pleased to announce an open call for a year-long museum fellowship programme, developed to educate a new generation of art and museum professionals in Africa. The Zeitz MOCAA & University of…
Emmie Nume, a rising Ugandan figurative artist Emmie Nume’s solo show at Art Basel 2023 was nothing short of perfection. He presents a captivating display of his unique artistic approach. The solo booth, courtesy of Liste Art Basel in collaboration with Afriart Gallery showcased Nume’s paintings and drawings…
In celebration of Pride this year, Artsy is presenting an auction of new works by a diverse group of emerging and leading artists to benefit the Ali Forney Center. Selected directly from the studios of 15 artists, the June Pride auction will feature Ugandan artist Leilah Babirye’s work…
This month, Brett Charles Seiler has caught the Artsy team’s attention. The Zimbabwean artist is on “Artists on Our Radar,” a monthly Artsy series that highlights five artists from all over the world. The artists on this list are selected for making an impact in the previous month…
With all the recent discussion surrounding African art, many people outside of the art world may be wondering: why is art so important in African culture? African art has been an integral part of the continent’s heritage for centuries, with ancestors using it to communicate with their families,…
The Four Arts Club in Palm Beach is hosting an exhibition of wildlife photographs from Tanzania. The exhibition, titled “Mkapa awards”, features a collection of photographs from the Mkapawards an annual photography competition. The competition celebrates the beauty and diversity of African wildlife. The African Wildlife Foundation, based…
SMO Contemporary Art has recently announced the opening of its latest exhibition, ‘Kindred Spirits’,. The exhibition features paintings and mixed media works by two accomplished Nigerian experimental artists, Tayo Olayode and Ade Odunfa. The exhibition features thirty-two works that explore the dynamic interplay between texture and form. Moreover,…
In a groundbreaking collaboration between Addis Fine Art and Afriart Gallery, the “Eastern Voices” exhibition brings forth a vibrant collection of contemporary art from East Africa. Showcasing the diverse voices and creative expressions of artists from the region, this group show offers a captivating exploration of East African…