Community Engagement Projects
Youth Empowerment Through Contemporary Art (YECA) YECA is an outreach program, targeting the student population of selected public secondary schools in Lagos through art courses, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. The pilot of this intervention program was initiated by Ford Foundation and African Artists’ Foundation to train 120 students in art in several public secondary schools […]
Artist Development
Artist / Curator-in-Residence Programme Centered on nurturing young emerging artists in Nigeria, particularly female artists in alignment with our Female Artists Development project, the organisation’s residency program serves as a vital platform for these talents to experiment and advance their careers. Encouraged to engage with the community, artists share their skills through workshops, enriching the […]
Female Artist Development Platform
Women Through The Lens Women through the Lens’ is a mentorship program in partnership with Culture at Work Africa (A project co-funded by the European Union), conceived to educate and promote women from various communities in Nigeria, through the creative medium of photography. Over a 9-month period, a group of women are mentored through an analytical photography education framework delivered by an intercultural and international team […]
Beyond the Silence Open Call | Magnum X AAF – Past
What does silence hide? Who benefits from silence? Can silence protect or harm us? Whose voices are able to break through the silence? First initiated after the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, ‘Beyond the Silence’ aims to create dialogue among photographers from different countries, illuminating shared experiences and common challenges. After […]
LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards | Open Call – Past
Open Call – Attention all Photographers LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards are open for entries until April 17th. The award positions itself as a great way to highlight new photographic talent globally, providing great visibility while also being accessible. The first entry image for the LensCulture Critic’s Choice Awards is FREE. The award is juried by […]
The Tree of Life: A Love Letter to Nature | Photovogue’s 2024 Global Open Call – Present
Attention all Photographers! “The Tree of Life: A Love Letter to Nature” – Announcing photovogue’s 2024 Global Open Call! This year, we’re exploring the profound bond between humans and nature, advocating for a fundamental shift in our interaction with the planet and its diverse inhabitants. Join us in celebrating not just the magnificence of the […]
LagosPhoto 2023
LagosPhoto Festival 14th edition, themed “Ground State – Fellowship Within the Uncanny”, a foray into the conversations of restitution, putrefaction and restoration, with a focus on examining the profound impact centuries of extractive practices have had on our environment and exploring ways to address the resulting consequences. For the first time in history, LagosPhoto Festival […]
New York Portfolio Review | Open Call – Past
Attention to all Photographers!!! Applications are now open for the free New York Portfolio Review, which is produced by The New York Times photo department, Photoville and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. This year the reviews will be bringing together 140 talented photographers with 70 top photo editors, publishers and curators […]
Sony World Photography Awards | Open Call – Past
Enter the Sony World Photography Awards! Sony World Photography Awards announces its 17th edition inviting participants from all over the world to join the 2024 Awards. This edition of the Awards has various categories amateurs, professionals and student – to accommodate talent and skill at every level and at every age, as they host a […]