Explore Our 4 Pillars
Discovery
Tilga Art Prize conducts open calls in Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, with plans to expand to additional African countries.
Emerging artists are identified through a rigorous selection process led by independent panels of curators, collectors, gallerists, established artists, and other art professionals, ensuring each finalist is evaluated through diverse perspectives that reflect both the local and broader arts ecosystem.
Development
Tilga invests in finalists’ long term growth through unrestricted grants, mentorship, professional development, artist residencies, and programs like Tilga ArtTalk, where established artists, curators, gallerists, and thought leaders engage artists in conversation, learning, and reflection, helping them strengthen their practice, expand their perspective, and grow in new creative environments.
Community
Tilga fosters a supportive network among artists from its prize editions in Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
Through their WhatsApp community, artists encourage one another, share opportunities, promote each other’s work, celebrate milestones, attend events, and collaborate on new projects, creating a meaningful refuge for artists who often work alone.
Global Exposure
Tilga connects artists with international audiences through exhibitions, the Tilga Art Talk Series, digital platforms and introductions to collectors, curators, galleries and cultural leaders.
Through its global network, Tilga also helps artists pursue representation and broader professional opportunities.