Prince Claus Fund announces Seed Award recipients

The fund aims to contribute to flourishing arts scenes globally, where emerging artists can develop their practice on their own terms. Every year, the fund recognises emerging artists and cultural practitioners within the first five years of their careers.

The Prince Claus Fund received about 1 500 applications and 100 Prince Claus Seed Award recipients were chosen from 65 countries. Their socially engaged work addresses pressing issues in their local contexts and covers a diversity of themes – from gender equality and racial justice to freedom of expression and the impact of climate change. 

The recipients will receive €5 000 (about $6 000) to develop their cultural practice.

“For culture to thrive, new artists need a chance to break through barriers, experiment, find their path and gain momentum,” the Prince Claus Fund said. “We are proud to announce a selection of future trend setters, a hundred artists to follow.” 

African recipients include Alice Penda (Cameroon), Doaa Nasr (Egypt), Delasi Nunana (Ghana), Ayo Akínwándé (Nigeria), Souleymane Kone (Burkina Faso), Aristote Mago (DRC), Sanele Hlophe (eSwatini), Gladys Kalichini (Zambia), Abdoul Mujyambere (Rwanda), Faye Penda (Senegal) and Victor Pemba (Zimbabwe), among others.

See full list of the recipients here.