Open call: Artist entrepreneur incubator programme

The transformative programme is tailored for African arts administrators who are in the early stages of developing innovative ideas. This is a free programme that seeks to provide professional development opportunities that support the growth and global integration of pan-African music.

Programme highlights

Professional development sessions: The professional development sessions will be held every Saturday at 6pm WAT. These sessions will offer expert guidance and resources to help turn the participants’ ideas into impactful projects.

Virtual internships: Selected participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on arts administration experience through virtual internships at partnering arts organisations. These internships will be tailored to develop their skills in specific areas of arts administration that interest them. Although internships will be unpaid in the inaugural year, Àkójọpọ̀ aims to provide stipends for selected participants in future iterations.

Requirements

To ensure all participants can fully engage in this programme, it is required that each applicant has access to a laptop/computer device and a reliable internet connection.

Application details:

Interested applicants should apply here before 20 July. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by early August.

Important dates

• Programme length: 10 weeks.
• Format: Zoom.
• Virtual meet and greet orientation: 17 August at 6pm WAT.
• Professional development sessions: Saturdays at 6pm WAT.
• Internships: Schedule will be based on pairing.

All enquiries should be emailed to artsadmin@akojopo.com.

View the original call here.