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Art Noise: Travel Residency

Artnoise Open Residency is a program designed for Creatives who work in the digital space interested in exploring Afro-inspired arts and audiences. These are creatives who want to take steps in their career and artistic development. This program is made of six stays in Accra, London, Marrakesh, Lome, Capetown, and Toronto. The program provides support and opportunities for creatives in the online space to create, research, experiment, cultivate new directions in their work as well as execute new projects. In addition to a shared studio space and living facilities, artists are invited to immerse themselves in the local creative community, art exhibitions and festivals, visit galleries and have the opportunity to learn from their peers in the hosting city. 3 month Arts Residency Work-Study program to explore and travel across Africa

Study programs

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
35
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • Specialized skills / experience
Application process
Application is online on our website, applicants are to fill out a form and submit and to pay a $30 – $50 application fee

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Insurance
  • Orientation

Organization details

We are an organization dedicated to the promotion, creation, enjoyment, development and appreciation of visual creations inspired by African culture or by African creatives. Art Noise celebrates Africa’s multiculturalism and diversity and brings consumers of art a mix of ancient and contemporary ...

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