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CLIMATESTORYTELLING FROMTHE GLOBAL SOUTH

Application Deadline: 15 Novemer, 2023

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi

This project is part of The Rockefeller Foundation and CNN Academy’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and promoting accurate and impactful climate reporting.

ELIGIBILITY:

Reside and work in a country located in the Global South which includes any developing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

Identify as a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of their career.

Have a demonstrable interest in and passion for climate change storytelling, with a portfolio of relevant work, if applicable.

Possess strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in the entire training program and applying the acquired skills to their reporting projects.

Be able and willing to travel to Abu Dhabi for the CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Simulation from December 3rd to December 10th*

BENEFIT:

The Rockefeller Foundation provided $200k in funding for this program. The money, which can only be used by CNN Academy for this program, will fund expenses related to the development and delivery of the program, associated staffing costs and funding travel and accommodation costs for the 15 selected participants.  

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ACCESS BANK ARTX PRICE

Application Deadline: 18 October, 2023

LOCATION: Nigeria

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

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