These art residencies provide African and international artists with opportunities to create, collaborate, and immerse themselves in diverse cultural settings. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or a vibrant community, these programs offer valuable spaces for artistic growth.
1. Noldor Artist Residency
Location: Accra, Ghana
Description: Ghana’s first independent contemporary artist residency, Noldor focuses on providing emerging and mid-career artists with studio space, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities.
Website: noldorresidency.com
2. Nafasi Art Space
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Description: A vibrant artistic hub offering residencies, exhibitions, and community workshops, supporting visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers.
Website: nafasiartspace.org
3. 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Description: This non-profit residency provides studios, research support, and networking opportunities for artists in East Africa.
Website: ugandanartstrust.org
4. Greatmore Studios
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Description: An international artist residency offering studio spaces, workshops, and collaborative projects in a culturally rich environment.
Website: greatmoreart.org
5. Thread Senegal Residency
Location: Tambacounda, Senegal
Description: Managed by The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, this residency blends art with community development, focusing on sustainability and local engagement.
Website: josefalbersfoundation.org/thread
6. Queens Collective
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Description: A multidisciplinary art residency in the heart of Marrakech, providing an immersive experience for artists seeking cultural exchange.
Website: queenscollective.org
7. Artist-in-Residency Program at Opera Village
Location: Laongo, Burkina Faso
Description: A unique creative space where artists live and work within the “Opera Village,” focusing on cross-cultural collaboration.
Website: operndorf-afrika.com
8. Thread Residency by Sinthian
Location: Sinthian, Senegal
Description: A residency focused on supporting both international and Senegalese artists through research, experimentation, and community interaction.
Website: josefalbersfoundation.org/thread
9. STARTS4AFRICA Residencies
Location: Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria
Description: A six-month residency program that integrates art, technology, and scientific innovation across Africa.
Website: starts4africa.org
10. WAAW Residency
Location: Saint-Louis, Senegal
Description: This residency offers artists time to develop projects in a beautiful, historical setting, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Website: waawsenegal.org
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