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Jury Announced for 2026 Tilga Art Prize, its 6th Edition Across Africa, and a Return to Uganda
Los Angeles, CA, USA — July 28, 2026
The Tilga Foundation is proud to announce the distinguished jury for the 2026 Tilga Art Prize, Uganda Edition. The open call remains active through July 31, 2026, inviting emerging artists living and working in Uganda to apply for a prize program offering more than $20,000 in total grants to four selected artists. Representing artistic practice, curatorial scholarship, collecting, patronage, and the commercial art world, the jury reflects Tilga’s commitment to identifying exceptional emerging artists through diverse professional perspectives.
"The strength of any art prize begins with the integrity and experience of its jury. We are honored to welcome an extraordinary group of leaders whose collective expertise will help shape the future of emerging Ugandan artists."
— Wole Bakare, Founder, Tilga Foundation
Leilah Babirye is an internationally acclaimed Ugandan artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been exhibited by major museums and galleries worldwide. She brings to the jury the perspective of an internationally practicing artist whose career exemplifies artistic excellence and global impact.
Daudi Karungi is an artist, collector, curator, and Founder and Director of Afriart Gallery. He is also the Founder of the State of Art Summit (SAS). For over two decades he has championed emerging artists and connecting them with collectors, curators, and institutions across Africa and globally. Karungi brings both a commercial and curatorial viewpoint to the jury.
Margaret Nagawa is a Ugandan art historian, curator, educator, and writer. She serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Visual Culture at Spelman College while pursuing her Ph.D. in Art History at Emory University. Her research and curatorial practice focus on contemporary African art and visual culture. Nagawa’s scholarship and curatorial practice bring an important academic and institutional perspective to the jury.
Stephen Tio Kauma is a Ugandan collector, arts patron, and Managing Director and Global Head of Human Resources at Afreximbank and leader of the Bank’s Art Program. He previously served has the Chairman of a panel of Judges for MMA Art Prize, Uganda (2018 to 2022). He currently serves as Founding Chairperson of the Contemporary Art Society of Uganda, contributing a vital collector's perspective to the jury.
About the Tilga Art Prize
Founded in 2020, the Tilga Art Prize supports exceptional emerging visual artists across Africa through talent discovery, professional development, community and global exposure. Over the past five years, Tilga have awarded the Prize to 21 artists in Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
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Tilga Foundation
tilgafund@gmail.com
www.tilgafund.org
Press Release
Jury Announced for 2026 Tilga Art Prize, its 6th Edition Across Africa, and a Return to Uganda
Los Angeles, CA, USA — July 28, 2026
The Tilga Foundation is proud to announce the distinguished jury for the 2026 Tilga Art Prize, Uganda Edition. The open call remains active through July 31, 2026, inviting emerging artists living and working in Uganda to apply for a prize program offering more than $20,000 in total grants to four selected artists. Representing artistic practice, curatorial scholarship, collecting, patronage, and the commercial art world, the jury reflects Tilga’s commitment to identifying exceptional emerging artists through diverse professional perspectives.
"The strength of any art prize begins with the integrity and experience of its jury. We are honored to welcome an extraordinary group of leaders whose collective expertise will help shape the future of emerging Ugandan artists."
— Wole Bakare, Founder, Tilga Foundation
Leilah Babirye is an internationally acclaimed Ugandan artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been exhibited by major museums and galleries worldwide. She brings to the jury the perspective of an internationally practicing artist whose career exemplifies artistic excellence and global impact.
Daudi Karungi is an artist, collector, curator, and Founder and Director of Afriart Gallery. He is also the Founder of the State of Art Summit (SAS). For over two decades he has championed emerging artists and connecting them with collectors, curators, and institutions across Africa and globally. Karungi brings both a commercial and curatorial viewpoint to the jury.
Margaret Nagawa is a Ugandan art historian, curator, educator, and writer. She serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Visual Culture at Spelman College while pursuing her Ph.D. in Art History at Emory University. Her research and curatorial practice focus on contemporary African art and visual culture. Nagawa’s scholarship and curatorial practice bring an important academic and institutional perspective to the jury.
Stephen Tio Kauma is a Ugandan collector, arts patron, and Managing Director and Global Head of Human Resources at Afreximbank and leader of the Bank’s Art Program. He previously served has the Chairman of a panel of Judges for MMA Art Prize, Uganda (2018 to 2022). He currently serves as Founding Chairperson of the Contemporary Art Society of Uganda, contributing a vital collector's perspective to the jury.
About the Tilga Art Prize
Founded in 2020, the Tilga Art Prize supports exceptional emerging visual artists across Africa through talent discovery, professional development, community and global exposure. Over the past five years, Tilga have awarded the Prize to 21 artists in Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
Media Contact
Tilga Foundation
tilgafund@gmail.com
www.tilgafund.org
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