Empowering young minds and celebrating African artistic excellence
Empowering young minds and celebrating African artistic excellence
ABOUT TILGA
Founded by Wole Bakare, Tilga Foundation’s primary focus are two folds - College Retention and Graduation through Tilga Scholarships and Tilga Excel+ program in the United States, and Early-Career African artists support and development through the Tilga Art Prize in Africa and the diaspora.
ABOUT TILGA
Founded by Wole Bakare, Tilga Foundation’s primary focus are two folds - College Retention and Graduation through Tilga Scholarships and Tilga Excel+ program in the United States, and Early-Career African artists support and development through the Tilga Art Prize in Africa and the diaspora.
TILGA ART PRIZE
Presenting the 2025 Tilga Art Prize: South Africa Edition Finalists!
Meet the four outstanding winners of the 2025 Tilga Art Prize! Their powerful work and unique creative voices represent the next wave of contemporary art in South Africa and beyond.
TILGA ART PRIZE
Presenting Your 2025 Tilga Art Prize: South Africa Edition Finalists!
Meet the four outstanding winners of the 2025 Tilga Art Prize! Their powerful work and unique creative voices represent the next wave of contemporary art in South Africa and beyond.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Tilga Foundation supports college students through scholarships, career readiness and internships at institutions like University of California Riverside, and Ohio State University.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CAREER SUPPORT
Tilga Foundation supports college students through scholarships, career readiness and internships at institutions like University of California Riverside, and Ohio State University.
TILGA 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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