Insights, Resources and Industry News for African Visual Artists & Art Collectors
July 2024 Grants, Residencies & Open Calls for African Visual Artists
We've rounded up the best free-to-apply July 2024 opportunities for African artists! Go ahead and dive in and get to sending out those applications! To support your efforts, we have also put out a free guide titled "Winning Artist Opportunities: How to Answer 5...
June 2024 Grants, Residencies & Open Calls for African Visual Artists
Okay, so we're halfway through 2024 and we hope it's been an incredible year so far for you! If you have yet to apply to or win any opportunities so far, there's still time. We've rounded up FREE TO APPLY opportunities with June (and rolling) deadlines that you can...
May 2024 Grants, Residencies & Open Calls for African Visual Artists
It's that time again when we share opportunities for African creative artists - and this time, we've shared only opportunities with zero application fees! We understand that paid applications are simply out of reach for the average African creative artist. As such, we...
African Art at the 2024 Venice Biennale – A Run Through
The Venice Biennale - dubbed “the art world’s Olympics” - is in full swing, and thousands of people worldwide have converged on the Italian city to savour and celebrate the splendour of contemporary art and architecture. The exhibition opened its doors to the public...
Artnet’s 2024 Intelligence Report: African Art Market Insights
Artnet’s latest Intelligence Report is packed full of rich insights into the outlook of the conceptual art market in 2024 with key data points and an in-depth regional analysis of the art market in partnership with Stanley Morgan. In this article, we focus...
March & April 2024 Grants & Competitions for African Visual Artists
We're back again with some opportunities for African visual artists! This time, we have curated the most relevant "Free to Apply" grants, competitions and residencies for March and April. So take some time to look through the list and take your chance in applying to...
15 Contemporary Art Trends To Expect in 2024
As we fully immerse ourselves in 2024 and all that it has in store for the visual art scene, an important question on the minds of many art lovers, collectors and visual artists alike is "What is going to trend in 2024?" We have gathered predictions from reliable...
January 2024 Grants & Competitions for African Visual Artists
Here's a special welcome to a year of limitless possibilities for you as an African artist! We hope you are ready to showcase your creative talent and ascend to new heights in 2024. As we kick off the year, we're thrilled to share exclusive grants and competitions...
December 2023 Grants/Open Calls/Residencies for African Visual Artists
As we wrap up another incredible year of creativity, here's one last chance for you as an African visual artist to cap it off with a bang! We've rounded up the most relevant grants, competitions and residencies you can apply to this month. Take advantage of the chance...
Creatives Auction Partners with Neem Foundation, Federal Ministry of Health, and MacArthur Foundation to Promote Mental Wellness Through Art
On October 28th, 2023, the Neem Foundation office in Abuja, Nigeria, became a hub of creativity, healing, and advocacy as Creatives Auction proudly collaborated with Neem Foundation, the Federal Ministry of Health, and the MacArthur Foundation to host the Art &...
November 2023 Grants/Open Calls/Residencies for African Visual Artists
The year is almost a wrap and we hope it's been an absolutely great year for your career as an African visual artist! If you have not applied to any of the artist opportunities we have shared throughout the year, you still have a chance to send in that application to...
How Looking at Art Can Transform Your Mental Health
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, our mental health often takes a toll. From the pressures of work to the daily chaos, finding solace for our minds can feel like an elusive quest. But here's a secret – a magnificent source of tranquility lies right before...