open call for artists from west africa

Delfina Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships and public programming. With support from Delfina Foundation’s Network of Africa Patrons we welcome applications from contemporary visual artists from West Africa for a residency in London.

This residency will take place during Delfina Foundation’s spring residency season 2025 which runs from 31 March – 22 June 2025. Each year, Delfina Foundation runs four three-month residency seasons. These residency seasons are dedicated to ‘open’ independent research or to 'thematic’ collective research around a specific issue or idea. This residency will take place during our 'open' spring 2025 season.

RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES

Alongside gaining time and space to develop their work, all seasons of Delfina Foundation residencies offer a programme that includes:

• Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artistrun spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London;

• Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events and meals;

• Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities to strengthen the artistic practice; and

• Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings and meals.