Black Rock Senegal Residency

Black Rock Senegal is a multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019.

 

Named for the volcanic rocks that blanket its shoreline, the residency brings together international artists to live and work on the northwest coast of Dakar, Senegal, for 1–3 month stays. Their mission is to support new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to incite change in the global discourse about Africa.

Black Rock Senegal holds an open call for applications once a year and is open to any applicant over the age of 18.

All applicants must submit their application via this portal and include a cover letter, CV, and a portfolio of their work (including images and descriptions).

Please note that we will not accept applications that do not follow the guidelines. There is no fee for submitting an application.

Residents are provided room, board, and individual studios, as well as access to a number of shared spaces such as the library, gym, sauna, swimming pool and gardens. Residents are also provided a stipend to be used to purchase supplies and attend cultural activities while in residency.

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to Black Rock Senegal. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information.

Please note, this competition is run by the Black Rock Senegal not the Commonwealth Foundation.