Ghana : Design+Build-and-Live-In Project

Our ARchiTecture (art+architecture) Residency Programme in the Ashanti Region of Ghana welcomes artistic persons in the fields of architecture, engineering and the arts that include visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, design, new media/ film production, arts history, arts criticism, arts education, arts administration and curatorship, and emerging others to apply for residence.

Length of residencies is usually from 1 month to 12 months. The applicant's project plan may be to design and build dwellings or non-dwellings out of earth and other materials from the environment. The architecture participant will be assisted by local master builder and local laborers, if necessary.

Individuals and collaborative groups may also submit proposals for research, public art or community arts project under our International Visiting Residency programme.

Specifically, the International Visiting Residency is for researchers, observer-participants, interns, volunteers and other independent practices at the cost of $200 / €125 / £99 a week to cover local guide and housing. However, you need to bring your own bed sheets, toiletries, medicines, music, mosquito net and other personal comforts.

Dinner by cooperative kitchen in which we all work together in sharing the planning, cost, shopping and cooking has always worked for us. It has been more of a dinner party, a time to come together to sample national cuisines, have fun at the table and bond as a community. Each participant will receive a diploma certifying your participation and Associate Membership in Nka Foundation.

What does participation fee/tuition NOT cover?

Budget for your air fare, local transportation, visa costs, and other personal expenses; for example, a generous Onsite budget might include about $15 USD per day for gifts, foods, and drinks. We can help the candidate research and apply for grants in order to cover the above expenses.

Interested participants should send a formal application to the Artistic Committe by mail