Empowering young minds and celebrating African artistic excellence
Empowering young minds and celebrating African artistic excellence
ABOUT TILGA
Founded by Wole Bakare, Tilga Fund supports early-career African artists through the Tilga Art Prize across Africa and the diaspora, and university students through Tilga Scholarships in the United States.
ABOUT TILGA
Founded by Wole Bakare, Tilga Fund supports early-career African artists through the Tilga Art Prize across Africa and the diaspora, and university students through Tilga Scholarships in the United States.
TILGA ART PRIZE
Presenting Your 2025 Tilga Art Prize: South Africa Edition Semifinalists!
Meet the ten emerging artists whose bold vision and creative excellence earned them a spot on this year’s semifinalist list. Each one represents the spirit and talent driving the future of contemporary African art.
TILGA ART PRIZE
Presenting Your 2025 Tilga Art Prize: South Africa Edition Semifinalists!
Meet the ten emerging artists whose bold vision and creative excellence earned them a spot on this year’s semifinalist list. Each one represents the spirit and talent driving the future of contemporary African art.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Tilga Fund supports college students and young professionals through scholarships at institutions like UC Riverside, Ohio State, and St. Charles Preparatory School.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Tilga Fund supports college students and young professionals through scholarships at institutions like UC Riverside, Ohio State, and St. Charles Preparatory School.
ART PRIZE ARCHIVE
Past Finalists & Winners
Celebrate the work of Tilga-supported artists from 2020 to 2024.
ART PRIZE ARCHIVE
Past Finalists & Winners
Celebrate the work of Tilga-supported artists from 2020 to 2024.
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