Applications to the 4th Henrike Grohs Art Award are now open. The Henrike Grohs Art Award is a biennial pan-African art prize which is endowed with 20 000 Euro. Conceived by the Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family, the Henrike Grohs Art Award is in memory of the former Head of Goethe-Institut in Abidjan, Henrike Grohs.

The Goethe-Institut Subsahara Africa announces the launch of the open call for the 2024 edition of the prestigious Henrike Grohs Art Award. Created in honour of the late Henrike Grohs, a dedicated advocate for contemporary art in Africa, the award aims to support and recognise outstanding artistic practices that contribute to the cultural dialogue on the African continent and has since its inception in 2018 established itself as a prominent opportunity fostering distinguished contemporary arts practices.

Visual artists living and working on the African continent, from all disciplines and backgrounds, are invited to submit their applications for consideration. The Henrike Grohs Art Award encourages artists who engage with a wide range of media, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, performance, and
new media. Apply here.

The main prize is awarded by an international jury after a shortlist is compiled by a selection committee. The winning individual artist or collective will receive a cash prize of 20.000€ and 10.000€ towards the production of a publication on the winner’s work. Two artists or collectives will be selected as runners up and will be awarded a cash prize of 5.000€ each.

Previous winners are Gladys Kalichini (Zambia), Jackie Karuti (Kenia, winner 2020), and Cameroonian artist Em’kal Eyongakpa as winner of the inaugural award in 2018.

All applications must be submitted using the online application form found on the website. By submitting an application, the applicant accepts the conditions of the competition, available for download on the website. Submissions will close on Thursday 31 August 2023.

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