Artist Residencies in Accra

dot.ateliers

Accra, Ghana

The dot.ateliers residency, launched in December 2022, is a creative program located in Accra, Ghana, specifically in the city center of South Labadi. It was established to address the need for non-commercial artistic opportunities that promote the exchange of perspectives, knowledge, and experiences. The residency offers a supportive environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration. Open to both emerging and established artists, dot.ateliers provides the resources necessary for artists to deepen their practices while engaging with the local and international creative community. The serene and inspiring setting of the residency contributes to a transformative experience for participants, aligning with the organization’s core value of community building.

Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA)

Accra, Ghana

The MIASA Artist Residency, hosted at the University of Ghana in Accra, offers artists the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars and researchers. This three-month residency program focuses on sustainable governance and associated themes such as peace, democracy, migration, human rights, and African cities. Artists from diverse creative fields (visual, performing, digital, and textual arts) are invited to contribute to ongoing research and scientific discussions, while allowing the arts to enrich and challenge traditional academic perspectives. During their stay, artists are expected to interact with fellows and the broader academic community at MIASA. The residency is fully funded, providing a stipend, accommodation allowance, and project funding.

Nubuke Foundation

Accra, Ghana

The Nubuke Foundation offers artist residencies at its Centre for Textiles and Clay in Loho, near Wa in Ghana's Upper West region, providing a self-directed program for artists, writers, designers, curators, scholars, and creatives to explore their practice. Started in 2022 under ACP-EU support, it has hosted over 15 participants and emphasizes textiles and clay while being open to diverse fields. Residents produce work-in-progress, public projects, exhibitions, and community engagements.