Young
Ghanaian
Artists.
The Nubuke Foundation developed the Young Ghanaian Artist (YGA) programme to enhance the artistic practice of new and emerging contemporary young artists (23 - 30) in Ghana.The Young Ghanaian Artist (YGA) Programme has since its inception provided a nurturing and supportive environment for artistic practice and ideas to be developed and honed.
Growing New Talent
As a pathway for growing new talent and capacity development within the industry, the programme-career development initiative offers selected artist(s) guidance and mentorship, workshops, discussions, gallery admin, and a critique clinic. All these strengthen practice, research, production of art, and market knowledge and equips artists with the skills to promote their career and build confidence.
Past YGAs
YGA 2020: Lois Arde-Acquah and Theresa Ankomah
YGA 2021: Cecilia Lamptey Botchway
YGA 2022: Simon Bowman
YGA Conversations
A huge part of the YGA programme is the element of conversation. Through YGA Conversations, alumni and current participants of the programme converse and share their thoughts on different topics.