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Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2026
Award opportunity. Deadline: 2026-09-19
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Gallery 1957
- Deadline
- 19 September 2026
- Where
- Senegal
- Compensation
- Fully funded 3-month international residency in Ghana and Senegal, covering flights, accommodation, artwork transport, and materials budget, plus an exhibition opportunity.
- Disciplines
- visual arts
About this opportunity
The Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2026 is an award for women visual artists from Ghana and Senegal, including the diaspora. Two winners will receive a fully funded three-month international residency exchange between Accra, Dakar, and Saint-Louis, covering flights, accommodation, and materials. Organized by Gallery 1957, the prize fosters artistic exchange and cross-cultural development.
Who can apply
- Open to women artists aged 18+ who are Ghanaian or Senegalese (including diaspora) and living in Ghana, Senegal, or abroad.
- Must provide proof of citizenship or residency.
- Submission materials must include artist bio and statement (max 200 words), portfolio of up to 6 works with full captions, all in PDF format.