African Female Artist Mentorship Program 2026–2027
Girl Child Art Foundation (GCAF)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
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About This Scholarship
The African Female Artist Mentorship Program is a free three-month initiative designed to support emerging African female visual artists through professional guidance and technical development. Selected participants receive one-on-one mentorship from established artists, career support, and opportunities to showcase their work in exhibitions.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Free participation in the mentorship programme
- One-on-one mentorship from established professional artists
- Online and in-person mentoring sessions
- Career development and technical artistic guidance
- Opportunities to participate in exhibitions and community events
- Safe and supportive creative learning environment
- Networking with fellow emerging female artists
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a female African visual artist
- 2 Must be 19–40 years old
- 3 Must be in the early stages of a professional artistic career
- 4 Must maintain an active studio or visual art practice
- 5 Must have developed a body of work outside formal training
- 6 Must be able to dedicate significant time to artistic development during the programme
- 7 Must not be currently enrolled in post-secondary education