G.A.S. Fellowship / Yinka Shonibare Foundation: Lagos Artist Residency

Guest Artists Space Foundation (G.A.S.) in partnership with the Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) offers prestigious fully funded residencies for Africa-based artists and curators at G.A.S. Lagos.

What's Included

• Fully-funded 6-week residency at G.A.S. Lagos
• Accommodation and studio
• Support for project development and realization

Two Residency Tracks

Visual Fine Artist Residency

For mid-career visual artists:

• Work actively engaging communities
• Foster intercultural dialogue
• 6-week duration

Curator Residency

For mid-career curators:

• Propose curatorial concept
• Develop and realize project during residency
• Final project showcased at G.A.S. Lagos

Eligibility

• Mid-career professionals
• Based in Africa
• Actively working on the African continent

G.A.S. Foundation History

Since founding in 2019:

• Vital residency and public programme hub
• Sites in Lagos and rural Ijebu, Ogun State
• 85+ residents hosted (as of 2025)
• Growing international reputation

Yinka Shonibare Foundation Partnership

Y.S.F. provides:

• International fundraising
• Strategic oversight
• Cross-cultural artistic dialogue support
• UK-based operations

2025-26 Re:assemblages Programme

Multi-year initiative exploring African and Afro-diasporic archives:

Focus Areas

• Artistic inquiry
• Experimental scholarship
• Decolonial imagination

The Short Century Intensive

Research fellowship supporting:

• 5 fellows
• Overlooked narratives from 1945-1994
• Transnational archival traces
• Symposium in late 2026

Supported By

Deutsche Bank through Project Nexus - a three-year initiative for artistic excellence and cross-cultural dialogue.

Project Nexus

Three-year commitment including:

• Workshops
• Residencies
• Educational programmes

The Lagos Experience

Location

Lagos, Nigeria:

• Africa's largest city
• Dynamic contemporary art scene
• Growing cultural infrastructure
• International connections

G.A.S. Lagos

• Purpose-built residency space
• Studio facilities
• Exhibition venues
• Community programming

Nigerian Art Scene

Access to:

• Commercial galleries
• Artist-run spaces
• Collectors and institutions
• Biennale activities

Rural Option: Ijebu

G.A.S. also operates on a working farm in Ijebu, Ogun State:

• Rural creative environment
• Different pace and context
• Land-based practice opportunities

Application Tips

1. Africa-based - Must be living and working on the continent
2. Mid-career focus - Demonstrated professional practice
3. Community engagement (artists) - Work that connects with people
4. Clear curatorial concept (curators) - Achievable project proposal
5. Intercultural dialogue - Interest in cross-cultural exchange

Why Choose G.A.S. Fellowship?

• Fully funded - Complete financial support
• Prestigious partnership - Y.S.F. international reputation
• Lagos access - Major African cultural capital
• Africa focus - Programme by and for African professionals
• Network building - Connect with continental art community
• Exhibition opportunity (curators) - Realize your project

How to Apply

1. Visit guestartistsspace.com
2. Check for current open calls
3. Review eligibility requirements
4. Prepare portfolio and proposal
5. Submit during application period

Related Resources

• G.A.S. Foundation Website
• Yinka Shonibare Foundation
• G.A.S. Fellowship News

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Last updated: December 2025. Always verify current details on the official G.A.S. Foundation and Yinka Shonibare Foundation websites.