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Thami Mnyele Foundation Award

at Thami Mnyele Foundation · Amsterdam, Netherlands

No residency feeNo application fee3 months

This Amsterdam-based residency supports contemporary visual artists from Africa and the diaspora through free studio space in a historic building, along with funding for living expenses, materials, and travel. The programme facilitates cultural exchange, artistic research, and professional development while providing access to the city's cultural resources.

Eligibility: African artists or diaspora

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About Thami Mnyele Foundation

The Thami Mnyele Foundation, established in 1990, runs a three-month artists-in-residence program in Amsterdam for artists from Africa and the diaspora, focusing on contemporary visual arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, film, audio, and multimedia to promote cultural exchange with the Netherlands.

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