Emerging Artists

Browse artist residencies across Africa supporting emerging artists early in their careers—recent graduates, self-taught practitioners, and those building professional practices. These programs understand emerging artists’ needs: portfolio development, exhibition opportunities, mentorship, and professional networks. Often with lower application barriers and supportive structures, discover residencies investing in next-generation talent, providing crucial early-career opportunities regardless of institutional credentials or established reputation.

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Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026

Pets: Not Allowed
€ 0,00 / night
Photography, Film/Video, Multimedia/Digital, Ceramics, Visual Arts
2 months
Shared Studio, Woodworking Shop, Gallery Space, Digital Lab
Private Room (Shared Facilities)

1. Curriculum Vitae: maximum 3 pages
2. Artist Biography: maximum 300 words
3. Statement of Practice: maximum 500 words, describing the applicant’s artistic or
research background and primary areas of inquiry
4. Project Proposal: maximum 1,000 words, outlining the specific research questions,
methods, and intentions the applicant wishes to pursue during the residency
5. Portfolio: up to 10 representative works or project examples, with captions and brief
descriptions
6. Preliminary Production and Resources Plan: a concise outline of intended activities,
resources, and timelines for the residency period (include a list of materials needed)
7. Links to relevant websites, videos, or online work (optional)

Tunisia
Tunis
Urban Center, Coastal/Beach, Historic District

Located within the city of Tunis and near the village of Sidi Bousaid.
The residency program is housed within the historic Ennejma Ezzahra Palace.

NESR Art Foundation

€ 0,00 / night
Photography, Film/Video, Visual Arts
1-3 months
Shared Studio, Gallery Space
On-site Housing

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be from: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, or São Tomé e Príncipe
Emerging artist status
All disciplines (visual arts focus implied)

Application Components:

Artist CV/Bio
Portfolio
Project proposal for residency
Artist statement
References

Deadline Example:

November 20, 11:00pm WAT (West Africa Time / Angola time)

Selection Process:

Artistic Committee review
Competitive (6 artists from entire lusophone Africa annually)
High selectivity

Angola
Luanda
Urban Center, Suburban

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