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  Access Bank and Art X are collaborating to offer valuable rewards to some of the best-emerging artists on the African and Diaspora scene. This prize has been instituted in order to shine a spotlight on the steadily evolving art space, and allow the public a peep into the present and future of Africa’s creative talent.
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The organizers of this contest, Access Bank and Art X, say that they are hoping to set beneficiaries of the prize up for a successful career in the arts. The jurors, who will be evaluating the entries received by Art X, include well-known artists from within Nigeria and the broader African continent.

Benefits

This program will be presenting separate awards to artists based in Nigeria and Africa/the Diaspora respectively.
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Rewards for Nigerian Artists

  • Residency at Gasworks, London
  • The chance to exhibit at Art X Lagos 2024
  • Get a $10,000 grant
  • Cultural exchange opportunity

Rewards for African/Diaspora Artists

  • Residency at Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation, Lagos
  • Exhibition at Art X Lagos 2024
  • Receive a $10,000 grant
  • Cultural exchange opportunity
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Eligibility

To be eligible for this prize, entrants must meet these conditions:
  • Should be a Nigerian or African resident in Nigeria or the diaspora
  • Must have been an active artist for at least 3 years
  • Submit an Artist Bio, Portfolio, and Motivation Letter
Applications will remain open until October 18, 2023. If you would like to enter this opportunity, you can do so HERE. Featured Image Source: Opportunities For Africans
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This article was first published on 10th October 2023

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Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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