artist residency in Ghana August 17 - 31,2015
Type
Residency
Category
Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Print...
Status
Archived
Deadline
February 14, 2015
Application Fee
Not Available
Host
ELLIE SCHIMELMAN
Location
Nungua/Accra, Ghana

The residency is open to 10 people who are interested in cultural exchange and collaboration with African artists.


Participants will live and work at our cultural center/guest house in a fishing village - will mentor young African artists - will exhibit in a gallery in Accra and will learn about the rich culture and traditions of Ghana.


Artists can work in, but are not limited to, paper - book arts - painting - collage - photography - textiles


If interested contact aba@culturalcollaborative.org for an application.


There is no application fee, but if accepted residency cost is $1800.00 which covers: airport pickup - room - meals - guided visit to Accra - participation in an exhibit at a gallery in Accra - one exhibit catalog - performance by traditional drum and dance troupe - pre-departure orientation and help with logistics in Ghana


Not included: airfare and related expenses - art materials


APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2015