Namibian, African women called to submit for art awards

The African Women in Art Awards is a visual art competition that celebrates the immense creativity of women artists from Sub-Saharan Africa. These awards give female artists a platform to showcase their work globally and gain international recognition. The competition is also a movement empowering women, promoting cultural exchange and supporting economic development in local communities.

This project is part of the Kalingalinga Girls Non-Governmental Organisation. The initiative, aimed at supporting young girls, was founded by Yanina Dubeykovska and her two children. In the latest call for submissions on 1 November, Dubeykovska said the awards would offer African women international exposure, as their work would be showcased in galleries across Africa, Europe, and beyond.



“They will provide opportunities for collaborations,” she said this week. Categories include drawing, painting, digital art, mixed visual art, sculpture, and work using clay, stone, metal, or wood. Submissions can be made at kalingalingagirls.

com/apply. Shortlisted candidates will be announced on 1 December, and winners will be revealed on 1 February 2025..