SHEY YOU SABI? THE CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY GRANT FOR AFRICANS ARTISTS IS OPEN.

 Shey You Sabi? The Creative Sustainability Grant for African Artists is Open — But Hurry, Deadline is Almost Here!

If you're a creative across Africa — painter, writer, sculptor, poet, digital artist, performer, it doesn't matter your medium — there's a free grant opportunity you need to know about right now: "Shey You Sabi?" — The Creative Sustainability Grant for African Artists 

What Is It For?

This is an open call designed to celebrate and sustain excellence in Africa's artistic practice. One winner will walk away with:

N150,000 cash grant, OR

A professionally executed solo-salon exhibition to showcase their work

It's a chance to either get direct financial support for your craft or have your work professionally presented to a wider audience — your choice.

Who Is It For?

Eligibility:

-Open to all Visual & Non-Visual Artists across Africa (continent-wide — no specific country or state restriction)

-All mediums welcome: Painting, Writing, Sculpting, Poetry, Digital Art, Performance, and more

-Open to all career stages — whether you're just starting out or a seasoned creative

-100% free to apply — no entry fees

How to Apply

Submit an image of one (1) artwork or creative composition through either of these channels:

Instagram DM: @jekami_adetiloye

Email: adetiloyejekami21@gmail.com

There's no separate application website or form link mentioned — submissions go directly via Instagram DM or email as above.

Deadline ⏰

June 1st – June 21st, 2026

This window is closing extremely soon — if today is June 20th, you only have until tomorrow, June 21st, to get your submission in. Don't sleep on this one — send in your strongest piece today.

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