Àsìkò Art School 2027 Opens Applications for Four-Week Programme in Côte d'Ivoire
The 2027 Àsìkò Art School is now accepting applications for its four-week program, organized by the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA Lagos) in collaboration with the Teiger Foundation. This event will take place from April 3 to April 30, 2027, in Grand-Bassam and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Interested individuals must apply by September 27, 2026. Under the theme "The Value of Making Is Here," the program examines how artists can generate value without resorting to exploitative methods. It emphasizes Craft, Fashion & Textile, Design, and Art, while incorporating local traditions and sustainability. The program is aimed at artists, curators, writers, and cultural practitioners from Africa and its Diaspora. Fees are set at USD 400 for locals and USD 800 for non-residents. Applications can be submitted through the Àsìkò Art School form, with inquiries directed to asikoartschool@gmail.com or via Instagram @asiko_artschool.
Key facts
- Applications are open for the 2027 edition of Àsìkò Art School, with a deadline of 27 September 2026.
- The four-week programme runs 3–30 April 2027 in Grand-Bassam and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
- The 2027 theme is The Value of Making Is Here, examining value creation beyond extractive economies.
- Four areas of inquiry structure the edition: Craft, Fashion & Textile, Design and Art.
- The programme is organised by the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos and made possible by the Teiger Foundation.
- Artists need at least three years of professional activity; curators and writers need at least two years.
- Participation fees are USD 400 for resident/local participants and USD 800 for non-resident participants, due 1 March 2027.
- The programme is delivered primarily in French with English support, and previous participants who took part more than once are ineligible.
Entities
Institutions
- Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos
- CCA Lagos
- Àsìkò Art School
- Teiger Foundation
Locations
- Lagos
- Nigeria
- Grand-Bassam
- Abidjan
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Africa