Thami Mnyele Foundation Artist Residency in Amsterdam, Netherlands — Reviews & Info
A three-month residency in Amsterdam offering free housing, studio space, monthly stipend, travel reimbursement, and insurance for artists from Africa and the diaspora working in contemporary visual arts.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Free housing, studio space, monthly stipend of approximately 900 euros, travel reimbursement, and insurance.
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
About
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Free housing and studio space in a historic school building
- Monthly stipend of approximately 900 euros for living and materials
- Travel reimbursement
- Insurance
- Networking opportunities
Disciplines
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Video/Film
- Performance
- New Media
- Multidisciplinary
- Installation
- Mixed Media
Facilities
- Studio
- Housing
- Library
Alternative Option
A shorter residency option exists for invited artists needing temporary accommodation without stipend or travel support.
- Award
- Free housing, studio space, monthly stipend of approximately 900 euros, travel reimbursement, and insurance.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- The program promotes cultural exchange between African and diaspora artists and the Netherlands through contemporary visual arts practice.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists from Africa and the diaspora.
- Audience
- Artists from Africa and the diaspora
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