Chizi Wigwe Prize For African Futurism 2025: $15,000 Award For African Creatives
Posted 8 months ago at 1:43 am on Sunday, March 16, 2025 by SchoolOverFlow
Applications are now open for the prestigious Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism 2025. Organized by the 1952 Africa Foundation in partnership with the HOW Foundation, this prize supports African artists exploring the continent’s future through creative storytelling.
Theme: "Africa in 2100"
Artists are invited to envision Africa’s future by addressing questions such as:
- What will African societies look like in 2100?
- How will technology impact cultural traditions, art, and development?
- What role will Africa play in global progress?
Prize
- The winner will receive $15,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be African artists or creatives aged 18 to 45 years old.
- Submit original work aligned with the theme “Africa in 2100”.
- Use any artistic discipline or medium.
Application Requirements
Candidates must submit:
- Project Proposal: A detailed outline of their artistic concept.
- Portfolio: A collection of past works showcasing creativity and skill.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A summary of artistic achievements and experience.
- Reference Letter: From an art director or senior figure in an arts organization.
- Statement of Purpose: A one-page summary explaining artistic goals and how the prize will help.
Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the form on the Chizi Wigwe Prize submission page. https://bit.ly/ChiziWigwePrizeforAfricanFuturism
For full details, visit the official website of the Chizi Wigwe Prize. https://www.1952africa.art/chizi-wigwe-prize
Theme: "Africa in 2100"
Artists are invited to envision Africa’s future by addressing questions such as:
- What will African societies look like in 2100?
- How will technology impact cultural traditions, art, and development?
- What role will Africa play in global progress?
Prize
- The winner will receive $15,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be African artists or creatives aged 18 to 45 years old.
- Submit original work aligned with the theme “Africa in 2100”.
- Use any artistic discipline or medium.
Application Requirements
Candidates must submit:
- Project Proposal: A detailed outline of their artistic concept.
- Portfolio: A collection of past works showcasing creativity and skill.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A summary of artistic achievements and experience.
- Reference Letter: From an art director or senior figure in an arts organization.
- Statement of Purpose: A one-page summary explaining artistic goals and how the prize will help.
Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the form on the Chizi Wigwe Prize submission page. https://bit.ly/ChiziWigwePrizeforAfricanFuturism
For full details, visit the official website of the Chizi Wigwe Prize. https://www.1952africa.art/chizi-wigwe-prize
