Applications are open for the African Female Artist Mentorship Program 2026-2027. Girl Child Art Foundation created the programme in response to the need to empower and support young African female artists to succeed in the creative industry, building on GCAF's existing art workshops, exhibitions, and other art-based educational programmes. The AFA Mentorship Program is designed to support the individual artistic methods and professional ambitions of emerging female artists in Africa by providing access to the skills and experience of selected mentors. AFAM is a specialized art programme developed specifically for female artists who are clear about what they would like to learn, or those seeking a one-on-one lesson style. Mentees are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to their practice, the clarity and level of ambition outlined in their programme goals, and their ability to make full use of the programme.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Gender: Must be a female artist.
- Career Stage: Be in the early stages of a professional artistic career.
- Age: Be between 19 and 40 years old.
- Nationality: Be African.
- Education Status: Individuals currently enrolled in post-secondary study are not eligible.
Application Requirements
- Letter of Application (max 2 pages): Describing your experience as an artist over the last year, your goals for the programme, how your current work would benefit, how you'll balance the programme with other commitments, and the challenges you currently face in your practice.
- 10 Work Samples: JPEG images, short videos (max 5 minutes each), or a combination of both, totalling 10 submissions, with an annotated image list including title, date, medium, and dimensions.
- One Letter of Reference: From an established artist or curator familiar with your work, along with contact information for additional references.
- Website Link or CV/Resume (max 2 pages).
How to Apply
Email a copy of your Application Proposal to the address: gcaf@girlchildart.org before the deadline of October 30, 2026.
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