BAMAKO ENCOUNTERS: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2024
The 11th edition of the Bamako Encounters is now accepting applications under the theme AFROTOPIA. The call for applications to the Pan-African Exhibition is open to photographers and video artists from Africa and its Diasporas until the 15th of June.
Organised by the Malian Ministry of Culture and Institut français, the Bamako Encounters is the first and principal international platform dedicated to contemporary photography and new images in Africa. A sustainable platform for discovery, exchanges and interaction, the Bamako Encounters are known as a meeting place for African photographers and other art professionals from across the world. The 11th Edition of the Bamako Encounters will take place from December 2, 2024 to January 31, 2024, with professional days from 2 to 5 December 2024.
The Executive Director of the Bamako Encounters is Samuel Sidibe, Director of the National Museum of Mali. Marie-Ann Yemsi, cultural consultant and independent curator is the Curator of the 11th Edition of the Bamako Encounters. The Pan-African exhibition, curated by Marie-Ann Yemsi, will take place at the National Museum of Mali. This exhibition is at the heart of the Biennale entitled “Afrotopia”.
The call for applications to the Pan-African Exhibition is open to photographers and video artists from Africa and its Diasporas until the 15th of June.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
You can find application guidelines here
You must fill the application form and upload your files here. The registration is through this electronic application. Create an account, access your page, fill the form and upload your files. In case of difficulties to connect or to upload your files, please write before the 10th of June to Mantchini Traore.
Application deadline is 15 June 2024, before midnight
CONTACTS:
MALI
Samuel SIDIBE
Executive Director of the Bamako Encounters
Tel : + 223 20 23 19 09
Mel: musee@afribonemali.net
www.rencontres-bamako.com
FRANCE
Mantchini TRAORE
Project manager Afrique et Caraïbes en créations programme – Département des échanges et coopérations artistiques Institut français
Tél: + 33 1 53 69 35 79
Mel: mantchini.traore@institutfrancais.com
www.institutfrancais.com
The Executive Director of the Bamako Encounters is Samuel Sidibe, Director of the National Museum of Mali. Marie-Ann Yemsi, cultural consultant and independent curator is the Curator of the 11th Edition of the Bamako Encounters. The Pan-African exhibition, curated by Marie-Ann Yemsi, will take place at the National Museum of Mali. This exhibition is at the heart of the Biennale entitled “Afrotopia”.
The call for applications to the Pan-African Exhibition is open to photographers and video artists from Africa and its Diasporas until the 15th of June.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
You can find application guidelines here
You must fill the application form and upload your files here. The registration is through this electronic application. Create an account, access your page, fill the form and upload your files. In case of difficulties to connect or to upload your files, please write before the 10th of June to Mantchini Traore.
Application deadline is 15 June 2024, before midnight
CONTACTS:
MALI
Samuel SIDIBE
Executive Director of the Bamako Encounters
Tel : + 223 20 23 19 09
Mel: musee@afribonemali.net
www.rencontres-bamako.com
FRANCE
Mantchini TRAORE
Project manager Afrique et Caraïbes en créations programme – Département des échanges et coopérations artistiques Institut français
Tél: + 33 1 53 69 35 79
Mel: mantchini.traore@institutfrancais.com
www.institutfrancais.com