Our StoryEmerging Painting Invitational Prize (EPI) is an international art platform developed by the Emerging African Art Galleries Association (EAAGA) to support and recognise excellence of emerging painters living and working on the continent and to create new opportunities for engagement with art and art centres in Africa for local and international collectors, art professionals and general audiences.
Through a selection process by the Nominating Committee made up by members of EAAGA and guest experts, 15-20 of the most promising painters under 35 from across Africa are invited to present works for an exhibition and consideration for a range of cash, residency and exhibition prizes, as well as an opportunity to attend the launch of the finalist exhibition, meet fellow artists and engage with international art professionals. |
Who gets to host the EPI? |
EPI Launch |
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Each year, EPI will be hosted by a different EAAGA member gallery, giving an opportunity to promote a new African city as an art and culture destination.
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The inaugural EPI was launched in Harare, Zimbabwe on the 26-28th of July 2019 with an exhibition of finalists and attended by the artists. The launch had a 3-day programme of events including a symposium, studio visits, master classes and visits to art and culture venues across Harare as well as entertainment.
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