Interdisciplinary 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.

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.