Writer’s Workshop
“Written by us, Not about us: Reclaiming Art Histories & Developing Critical Discourse in Northern Ireland and Nigeria”
A writer’s exchange program in collaboration with the Northern Irish Art Network (NIAN).
This project aims to address the lack of critical discourse surrounding the arts, particularly the visual arts, in Northern Ireland and Nigeria by bringing together writers, journalists, curators of each country to deliver a collaborative programme of mentoring, commissioning and advocacy work.
The mentees will provide a final writing piece as part of the project which will be included in a publication launched at Ulster Museum and African Artists’ Foundation in May/June 2023.
Open Call for Writers!!
As an extension of the project with NIAN, African Artists’ Foundation presents a writers residency program. Shortlisted writers will participate in a two-week physical residency in April 2023 at the African Artists’ Foundation headquarters in Lagos. The residency will culminate in a public event in Lagos to showcase and discuss the written work.
Selection criteria:
•Writers working in any format that actively write about the arts should submit a proposal to submissions@africanartists.org – Email subject: AAF Writer’s Residency – Your name.
•A one-page cover letter explaining why you want to participate in this residency and what you hope to gain from the experience.
•Your writer’s CV (3 pages maximum) with contact details for two referees.
•A writing sample of no more than 800 words.
• Applicants must be based in Lagos or willing to travel.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 21st 2023 at midnight (WAT)
Notification of selected participants:
Selected participants will be notified via email on Friday, March 31st 2023.