Helping emerging African artists and college students turn potential into lasting opportunity
Helping emerging African artists and college students turn potential into lasting opportunity
Tilga Foundation provides grants, residencies, mentorship and global exposure to early-career African artists, while advancing college completion and career readiness for students in the United States.
Tilga Foundation provides grants, residencies, mentorship and global exposure to early-career African artists, while advancing college completion and career readiness for students in the United States.
More Than 16 Years of Creating Lasting Impact
Hear directly from the artists whose journeys demonstrate what opportunity, support and community can make possible.
Buqaqawuli Nobakada | 2025 First Prize Winner
Martin Senkubuge | 2023 Prize Finalist
Christopher Samuel Idowu | 2020 Prize Finalist
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Scholarships have supported students at UC Riverside, Tuskegee University, The Ohio State University and Rhode Island School of Design.
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Tilga funded 45 internships for UC Riverside students enabling them to gain professional experience with companies across the United States, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany and beyond.
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UC Riverside students are developing the skills, confidence and experience needed for success beyond the classroom through Tilga created and funded career readiness program.
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Twenty one emerging artists have received awards across Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda and continues to benefit from professional development opportunities.
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Tilga has presented two editions each in Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda since 2020.
TILGA ART PRIZE
2026 Tilga Art Prize: Uganda Edition
Announcing The 2026 Semifinalists
TILGA ART PRIZE
2026 Tilga Art Prize: Uganda Edition
Announcing The 2026 Semifinalists
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Through scholarships, Excel+ and internship grants, Tilga helps students remain in college, prepare for meaningful careers and gain professional experience in the United States and abroad.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Through scholarships, Excel+ and internship grants, Tilga helps students remain in college, prepare for meaningful careers and gain professional experience in the United States and abroad.
TILGA ART PRIZE ARCHIVE
Past Finalists & Winners
Explore past Tilga Art Prize recipients across Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
ART PRIZE ARCHIVE
Past Finalists & Winners
Explore past Tilga Art Prize recipients across Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
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