Goethe-Institut Ghana invites emerging to mid-career artists and interdisciplinary practitioners living and working in Ghana to apply for selection into the 2025 Goethe Exhibition Cohort. This initiative aims to highlight diverse artistic voices and foster engagement with contemporary art in Ghana.
Who Can Apply:
- Artists and interdisciplinary practitioners working across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, textile, photography and installation.
- Individuals committed to sharing their work and engaging with audiences in a meaningful way.
- Those based and working in Ghana with a strong artistic practice.
- The call is open to artists and interdisciplinary practitioners who have not had an exhibition before but have work that is ready to be exhibited.
What to Expect:
As a way of supporting artists and inter-disciplinary practitioners, the Goethe-Institut will offer
- A participation fee of 6,000 cedis per selected artist. This fee will go into supporting the set up of the exhibition including printing, or installation where necessary.
- A maximum of two selected participants will exhibit their work for a limited period between SEPTEMBER and December this year.
- Goethe-Institut will work closely with the artist to use the space available to curate a good exhibition.
- Opportunities for artist talks, artist spotlight on our social media and guided tours, allowing audiences to interact deeply with your work while the exhibition is running.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Artist Statement: A brief text detailing your artistic practice, themes, and influences.
- An overview of your artistic career, exhibitions, and relevant experiences.
- References: Published reviews, critiques, or other writings that engage with your art if any.
- Sample images or videos of artworks to be exhibited
- Links to websites or social media accounts: Online platforms showcasing your portfolio or creative projects.
How to Apply
Interested artists should submit their complete application materials by
5th September 2025 to the email
culture-accra@goethe.de with the subject of the mail being APPLICATION FOR GOETHE EXHIBITION 2025 Accepted applicants will be notified by Mid-September 2025.
