LIMCAF Residency 2025
Submit a detailed proposal (max 750 words), portfolio of 10 artwork samples, CV, biography, and artist statement for a 6-week residency supporting early-career 2D and 3D artists.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Studio space, stipends, art materials, networking opportunities, and showcase exhibition
- Location
- LIMCAF HQ, Enugu State
- Exhibition window
- Jun 2, 2025 → Jul 7, 2025
- Applicants notified
- May 18, 2025
About
Overview
The LIMCAF Residency is a new program launched in 2025 to support early-career artists through mentorship, creative exploration, and exhibition opportunities. The program nurtures emerging talent and offers a platform for artistic growth, shaping the future of contemporary art in Africa.
Key Dates
- Application period: March 14 – April 28, 2025
- Announcement of selected residents: May 18, 2025
- Residency dates: June 2 – July 7, 2025
- Duration: 6 weeks
Eligibility
- Open to 2D artists and 3D sculptors
- Must be under 35 years old as of May 2025
- Must have participated in any LIMCAF exhibition (regional or grand finale) between 2019 and present
Application Requirements
- Detailed proposal (maximum 750 words) outlining your planned project
- Portfolio: 10 samples of previous artworks with details (clear images in PDF or JPEG format)
- CV, artist biography, and artist statement (150 words)
Selection Criteria
- Artistic innovation and originality
- Relevance of the proposed project to residency objectives
- Quality of past work
- Feasibility of project within the 6-week timeframe
Residency Benefits
- Studio space
- Stipends
- Art materials
- Networking opportunities with fellow artists and industry experts
- Showcase of residency outcomes (final exhibition and presentation)
How to Apply
Submit your application and supporting documents via Google Link. Registration link available on the LIMCAF website.
Contact
LIMCAF HQ, Enugu State. Phone: 0703 935 3538.
- Award
- Studio space, stipends, art materials, networking opportunities, and showcase exhibition
- Theme
- A program supporting early-career artists through mentorship, creative exploration, and exhibition opportunities with a focus on innovation and storytelling in contemporary African art.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists under 35 years old as of May 2025 who have participated in any LIMCAF exhibition (regional or grand finale) between 2019 and present.
- Audience
- Early-career artists under 35 who have participated in a LIMCAF exhibition between 2019 and present
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