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Cover of the post L'Art dans la Cité 2024: A Celebration of African Contemporary Art
October 8, 2024

L'Art dans la Cité 2024: A Celebration of African Contemporary Art

Dakar Transformed into an Open-Air Gallery

The highly anticipated 13th edition of L'Art dans la Cité is back! From November 8 to 24, 2024, Dakar will transform into a vast open-air gallery, showcasing the best of African contemporary art. This vibrant event will feature a multitude of exhibitions, installations, and performances, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts and cultural aficionados alike.

With over 20 iconic venues across the city participating, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the rich artistic landscape of Dakar. These spaces will open their doors to welcome you into a world of creativity and innovation, highlighting the talents of emerging artists and established figures in the contemporary art scene.

Highlights of the Event

L'Art dans la Cité is not just an exhibition; it is an immersive experience that allows attendees to engage with art in a dynamic way. Visitors will be guided through an artistic journey that showcases a diverse range of styles and mediums, providing insights into the cultural narratives that shape African contemporary art today.

Participating Venues

Here is a list of over 20 renowned galleries and cultural spaces that will be part of this year's event:

  1. Galerie Arte
  2. Galerie Le Manège
  3. Galerie 143
  4. Musée Théodore Monod
  5. Institut Français de Dakar
  6. Village des Arts
  7. La Galerie de l'Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
  8. Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor
  9. Musée Dakar Art
  10. Galerie de l'Artisanat
  11. Café Culturel Les Arts
  12. Maison de la Culture Douta Seck
  13. Espace Baobab
  14. Les Ateliers de la Côte
  15. L’Art Rue
  16. Cultural Center Le Virage
  17. Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA)
  18. La Galerie de l'École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts
  19. L’École des Sables
  20. Centre Culturel de l'Amitié Sénégal-Chine
  21. Hôtel de Ville de Dakar

An Invitation to Explore

Join us in celebrating the vibrant art scene of Dakar and discover the creative spirit of Africa. Whether you are a seasoned art lover or a curious newcomer, L'Art dans la Cité promises an enriching experience that will inspire and captivate.

Don’t miss this chance to witness the creativity and talent flourishing in Dakar. Mark your calendars, and prepare to immerse yourself in a cultural journey that showcases the best of African contemporary art!

Cover of the post Call for Visual Artists for the APAV Meetings
September 22, 2024

Call for Visual Artists for the APAV Meetings

On the occasion of the RENCONTRES DE L'APAV, Edition 2024 (Association des Professionnels d'Arts Visuels) to be held from October 30 to November 13, 2024, in Douala, Cameroon, the association is launching a call for applications from Cameroonian artists.

The Association des Professionnels d'Arts Visuels (APAV) is a Cameroonian-registered association of visual arts professionals from a variety of disciplines, headquartered in Douala. APAV works to promote the visual arts in a spirit of solidarity among its members.

Presentation of the event


RENCONTRES NATIONALES DES PROFESSIONNELS D'ARTS VISUELS,

otherwise known as RENCONTRES DE L'APAV, Edition 2024 (Les Rencontres de l'APAV 2024), is a major event organized by APAV from October 30 to November 13, 2024, in Douala. This event consists mainly (IN), of an exhibition of works of Visual Arts, talks/causeries and OUT, of numerous events organized by partners, under the general theme: CONVERGENCE. It's the meeting, cohabitation, confrontation, exchange or questioning of themes, styles, personalities and know-how of Visual Arts Professionals operating in Cameroon and elsewhere.


This exhibition (named EXPOSITION CONVERGENCE) presents the work and activities of artists from different disciplines of the Visual Arts, members of APAV, in themes as free as they are diverse. The exhibition includes a sale, with the exhibitor agreeing to donate 30% of sales to APAV.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN CONVERGENCE EXHIBITION

The Association des Professionnels des Arts Visuels (APAV) warmly invites Visual Arts Professionals, Artists and Creatives wishing to participate in EXPOSITION CONVERGENCE, to make their works and artistic projects available.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING WORKS :

September 22, 2024, at the national headquarters located at Terminus Akwa-Nord, at the home of Mr. Jean EMATI.

CONSTITUTION OF THE PARTICIPATION FILE :

Entries must include :

A complete application form
A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages, Word or PDF format).
A short text presenting the artist's practice.
Visuals of the artist's work (JPEG format).
The visuals must be in color, legible, captioned, specifying the artistic discipline practiced, the materials and technique used, as well as dimensions/weight and other characteristics (if necessary) and prices (if necessary).

03 works: 2D (drawing, painting, photography, silkscreen, engraving, digital arts, etc.) or 3D (sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, fashion design, architecture, etc.) less than 60x60cm in maximum dimensions.

02 works: 2D (drawing, painting, photography, silkscreen, engraving, digital art, etc.) or 3D (sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, fashion design, architecture, etc.) from 60x60cm to 100x100cm maximum dimensions.

01 work : 2D (paintings, photos, serigraphs, engravings, digital art, etc.....) or 3D (sculpture, ceramics, fashion design, etc...) from 101x101cm to 120x120cm maximum size.

01 work: video art (DVD, DVD player and TV; or projector and screen), installation, performance art, multimedia art (technical specifications to be specified) Complete entry files to be sent by e-mail to: lesrencontresdeapav2024@yahoo.fr, no later than September 22, 2024.

NB : Incomplete entries or entries sent after the deadline will be rejected.

PARTICIPATION IN THE CONVERGENCE EXHIBITION - RULES
Date The first edition of EXPOSITION CONVERGENCE will be held in Douala from October 30 to November 13, 2024.

Participation The call for participation is open to Professional Artists, members of APAV residing in Cameroon or abroad, working in various disciplines and activities in the visual arts.

Exhibition venues Works will be exhibited at : Annie KADJI Arts Galery (AKAG). (Subject to any changes in this regard, which will be communicated to you in due course).

Transport and deposit of works: The works must be transported and/or deposited at the national headquarters in Douala, located at Terminus Akwa-Nord, at the home of Mr. Jean EMATI, no later than September 22, 2024. APAV will be responsible for the return of the works.
 

Cover of the post Bandjoun Station and Foumban Arts Room Present the Badjoun Station Design Showcase 2024
August 26, 2024

Bandjoun Station and Foumban Arts Room Present the Badjoun Station Design Showcase 2024

The Bandjoun Station Cameroonian Contemporary Art Center and the Foumban Arts Room association have announced the holding of the 2024 edition of the Badjoun Station Design Showcase on Thursday, November 7, 2024 under the theme: "The Daily Cameroonian Design".

 

On the occasion, Dr Bengono Edgard Fortuné, visual artist, designer and teacher at the Institute of Fine Arts of Dshang in Foumban and Foumban Art Room will host an object design workshop and artists on November 6 and 7, 2024. will present a design exhibition as part of the Bandjoun Station Design Show Case.

 

The event program includes a fashion show, show, live music concert, film screening, furniture and fashion design exhibitions.