Expertise France is currently accepting applications for The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Expertise France - The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Programme
The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency, a high-impact program designed to foster creative collaboration, cultural dialogue and professional development among artists from Ghana and other West African countries.
Benefits of Expertise France - The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Programme
- Each year, the Residency will provide a dynamic platform for creation within one or more of the following sectors: music, fashion, audiovisual and visual arts. The different editions will be guided by a specific theme, exploring a range of topics including but not limited to, cultural heritage, sustainability, and other topics relevant to the region.
- The program also promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through curated opportunities for technical assistance on crosscutting professional topics, creating platforms for peer learning, capacity building and, where relevant, creative collaboration.
Expertise France - The West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Programme Requirements
- Proven experience in artistic curation and program development in one or more of the following fields: music, fashion, audiovisual and visual arts;
- Demonstrated experience in implementing multidisciplinary artistic programs, residencies or similar initiatives involving artists;
- Strong knowledge of Ghana’s cultural and creative sector, as well as contemporary artistic and creative practices across the West African region;
- Established professional networks and demonstrated experience engaging artists, cultural institutions, and creative industry stakeholders in Ghana and across West Africa;
- Ability to translate artistic vision into structured, feasible and results-oriented programmatic frameworks;
- Strong organizational, coordination and project management skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French is highly desirable and will be considered an asset;
- Experience working on donor-funded programs and international cooperation projects is an advantage.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
22 June, 2026
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