Applications are open for the Call for Curator – West Africa Fusion Artist Residency (2026) under the SANKOFA II project. This opportunity is hosted by Expertise France and seeks a Ghanaian-based curatorial expert to design and coordinate the 2026 residency edition.
The selected curator will support program design, participant selection, artistic development, capacity-building, visibility, and reporting. In addition, the assignment will cover residency coordination from July to December 2026 across Accra and other locations in West Africa.
 Application Deadline:
- 22 June 2026 (17:38 GMT)
Tell Me About The Award:
The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency, under SANKOFA II, is a high‑impact program designed to foster creative collaboration, cultural dialogue, and professional development among artists from Ghana and West Africa. Expertise France is seeking a curatorial expert to design and coordinate the next three editions (2026–2028), ensuring alignment with Ghana’s cultural and creative industry priorities.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Music
- Fashion
- Audiovisual Arts
- Visual Arts
Type:
- Fixed‑term contract | Freelancer | 60 days
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Ghanaian‑based curatorial experts.
- Have proven experience in artistic curation and program development in eligible fields.
- Demonstrate experience in multidisciplinary residencies or artistic programs.
- Possess strong knowledge of Ghana’s cultural and creative sector and West African practices.
- Have established professional networks with artists, institutions, and stakeholders.
- Show strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills.
- Communicate fluently in English (French desirable).
- Experience with donor‑funded programs is an advantage.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Submit technical and financial proposals by 22 June 2026.
- Evaluation criteria:
- Technical proposal (70%) → qualifications (40%), methodology (30%).
- Financial proposal (30%) → cost‑effectiveness and coherence.
- Shortlisted candidates will coordinate with Expertise France’s field team.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Ghana only (Ghanaian‑based experts).
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Accra, Ghana (and other West African locations as relevant).
How Many Awards?
- One curator selected for the 2026–2028 residency editions.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Opportunity to design and coordinate a regional artist residency.
- Collaboration with international partners (University College London, Stockholm Environment Institute, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research).
- Professional visibility in Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
- Contribution to capacity building, mobility opportunities, and artistic development.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- 60 days (July – December 2026).
How to Apply:
Prepare:
- Methodological note (2–3 pages).
- CV.
- Detailed budget.
Submit proposals by email to [email protected] before 22 June 2026 (23:59 GMT).
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