Applications open for Tilga Art Prize (Nigeria)

Tilga Art Fund aka Tilga Art Prize was created by Wally Bakare to support and foster criticality, broaden artistic practice, and engage new and exciting modes of art-making among young contemporary African artists. The Fund is now in its 5th annual edition with 20 Finalists awarded.

The Tilga Art Prize is a continuation of Bakare’s investment in the youth across the globe, as a complement to his Tilga Scholarships. Over the past 14 years, Tilga Scholarship has awarded financial assistance to 30 students attending public universities and private high school in the United States.

Award Information

• Four artists will be selected as finalists
  • 1st Prize winner – $4,000
  • 2nd Prize winner – $3,000
  • 3rd Prize winner – $2,000
  • 4th Prize winner – $1,000
• The 1st Prize winner also receives an all expense paid residency at G.A.S. Farm House or G.A.S Lagos.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Mentorship by established artists
  • Salons hosted by renowned Nigerian collectors Global publicity by all supporting partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Artists between the ages of 18 and 30 working and living in Nigeria, or of Nigerian descent.

Application Requirements

• A CV or Resume
• One reference letter from tutors, artists and/or art professionals
• A portfolio of 6 to 8 digital images of most recent artworks Ideal in jpg files or photos of 300 dpi or higher (max of 10MB) or videos (not to exceed 5 mins) Include the title of each work with the medium and date. If not titled, please write “untitled”. This could be captioned under each artwork or included in an attached checklist
• A conceptual proposal to create artwork addressing any of the following social issues in Nigeria poverty, youth unemployment or insecurity.

For more information, visit Tilga Art Fund.