Grants and Programs

AFRICA'SOUT! provides grant opportunities that are meticulously designed to bolster artists’ work and expand their support network. These grants are a powerful testament to our unwavering commitment to nurturing artistic talent and fostering a vibrant community of artists and organizations, inspiring hope and creativity.

In previous years, AO! has been in partnership with Denniston Hill, to award artists with grants for travel, materials, and food, a home in Brooklyn, with a dedicated studio and home in our partner locales for the duration of their residency. Additional programming included The Creativity + Courage Award, artist residency at the Joan Mitchell Center, artist exhibitions, public art commissions, and more.

The Writers & Artist Fund for Travel (WAFT) was created in 2022 to give the opportunity for a select group of Writers and Artists to travel to go see and respond to important and breathtaking art exhibitions around the world. For 2022 and 2024 specifically, fellows travel to The Venice Biennale.