The Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary Art is proud to announce the launch of its eighth edition by opening a call for applications for 2024. This ambitious program, dedicated to the development of contemporary African art, invites visual artists from West Africa to compete for the prestigious Kuenyehia Prize 2024. Young creators aged between 18 and 40 have until December 22 to submit their inspiring works.
In a fervent quest to recognize and promote African creativity, Professor Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia founded the Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary Art in 2014. This initiative aims to:
1. Promote and advance contemporary African art.
2. Support young, emerging and mid-career African artists.
3. Contribute to the development of a dynamic local and international market for African art.
4. Advance education in the visual arts in Africa, and
5. To invest or co-invest in enterprises that promote and develop the creative arts.
Today, the Kuenyehia Prize is one of many bold initiatives designed to further this vision. In keeping with the application criteria of previous editions, the 2024 Prize will feature a variety of media, including sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, installation and printmaking.
The winner of this eighth edition will be revealed in February 2025, and will receive $10,000 to support his or her artistic practice and accompany him or her on the international scene. He or she will also benefit from world-class exhibitions, guaranteeing greater visibility for his or her work.
But the rewards don’t stop there. All shortlisted artists will have the opportunity to engage in the Creative Accelerator program, which will offer them enriching mentoring, intensive hands-on training and exposure to the world’s best artistic practices. These artists will also have the chance to participate in local and international exhibitions and art fairs.
The Kuenyehia Prize 2024 jury, made up of independent professionals, will evaluate the applications taking into account the artistic trajectory and creative approach of each participant. Visual artists are warmly invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase their artistic vision and make their mark on the contemporary art scene.
N.B. Deadline for applications: December 22, 2024. To apply, click here !