INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY
A once in a life time experience for artists,
curators, researchers, writers, photographers
and all stake holders from the global art village
captivated by the allure of the 'dark continent'.
Our residency program offers the
opportunity to meet local artists and exchange
ideas while residing on the premises in a simple
functional bed sit fully equipped with modern
communication equipment, studio and 24 hour
security. Funding for artists in this project
can be sought independently by the artist or
through the Africa centre with the collaboration of
affiliate cultural institutions.
Pita in
Curio Studios
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The Centre also sources for private sector funding
and assistance to outgoing Nigerian artists in
residence in pursuit of international recognition
and exposure. In 2001 the centre assisted UNESCO/Ashberg
bursary award recipient Uche Onyishi while on
his three months residency program at the Phillip
Charriole Foundation, Hong Kong.
In 2004, Ugochukwu 'Smooth' Nzewi and Zak Atta where beneficiaries
of this project which proved a very successful tour to Athens for the Artiade, Olympics of Visual Arts.
Our first artists in residence
was Atlanta based Nigerian artist; Pita Ohiwerei
(seen here being photographed by Douglas
Kirkland in Curio Studios).
In September 2002, the Centre was privileged
to host the legendary Ben Osawe for a month
prior to his first exhibition of the new millennium,
"What the thieves left behind".
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