The Access ART X Prize returns for its 2023/2024 edition, with a significantly expanded scope and remit. The Access ART X Prize awards early-career artists from Africa and its diaspora opportunities to develop their practices, with the intention of setting them up for the highest levels of success on the global stage.
ELIGIBILITY:
This Prize has changed significantly by extending its reach beyond emerging Nigerian artists to include emerging talents from across Africa and its Diaspora.
They welcome artists who have dedicated at least three years to their practice to submit their applications. To apply, please submit an Artist Bio, Portfolio, and a Motivation Letter.
For more information about the Access ART X Prize 2023, please read our FAQs and T&Cs or send an email to prize@artxlagos.com.
BENEFIT:
The Nigerian Winner Will Receive: Residency at Gasworks, London Exhibition at ART X Lagos 2024 Support in the form of a $10,000 grant An invaluable opportunity for cultural exchange
The African/Diasporan Winner Will Receive: Residency at Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation, Lagos Exhibition at ART X Lagos 2024 Support in the form of a $10,000 grant An invaluable opportunity for cultural exchange
Application Deadline: 31 October 2023 (23:59, Central European Time)
LOCATION: Geneva, Switzerland
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching the ninth edition of its annual Global Media Competition . Its aim is to distinguish fair and balanced media reports on labour migration.
ELIGIBILITY:
The competition is open to professional and student journalists and will be judged by a panel of international migration and journalism experts.
The winning entries will be selected according to a range of criteria including creativity, accuracy, balance and the positive portrayal of labour migration, including the multidimensional aspects of migrant workers’ lives.
Complete the online entry form and submit your piece in the following formats: written press, photo essay, multimedia, podcast, video or radio. A submission in any language is welcome. However, an English, French or Spanish translation must be included. Students are allowed to submit a published or unpublished media piece.
BENEFIT:
Three professional prizes and one student prize will be awarded. Winners can choose between a cash prize of US$1,200 in the professional category and US$500 in the student category, or a paid fellowship to participate in an online ITC-Turin fair recruitment or forced labour or labour migration course in 2024.
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