Mentorship
Organizer Information Textile Art Factory is a project by Lottozero, developed in collaboration with the Prato Textile Museum and Studio Corte 17, with support from the Tuscany Regional Program FSE+ 2021–2027. The initiative merges contemporary art with textile practices through two residency cycles that promote non-formal training, research, and production specifically for Italian-speaking artists and […]
Organizer: Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) — a non-profit organization co-founded by Latinx art historian and curator Aldeide Delgado and visual artist Francisco Maso. WOPHA researches, promotes, supports, and educates on the contributions of women and non-binary photographers to modern and contemporary art, working to rewrite the artistic canon and provoke social change. About the […]
Organizer Information The Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, one of the world’s most renowned artist residencies, has been a cornerstone of contemporary art development since 1870, evolving into a dynamic international hub for visual artists in Amsterdam. Funded primarily by the Dutch government with supplementary private and public support, it annually selects around 23 residents from […]
Organizer Information Wire Festival is organized by a dynamic collective of cultural innovators based in Ireland, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression through experimental and interdisciplinary practices. Founded in 2015, the festival has evolved into a cornerstone of contemporary arts programming in Europe, fostering collaborations between established and emerging creators. The hosting entity, […]
Organizer Information Emergence Magazine, published by the Emergence Institute, is a pioneering multimedia platform dedicated to exploring the intersections of ecology, spirituality, and culture through immersive storytelling. Founded in 2016 by filmmaker and Sufi teacher Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, it produces award-winning podcasts, films, essays, and music that amplify voices of regeneration and kinship with the living […]
Organizer Information Arts Worcester is a dynamic nonprofit arts organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1976 as the Worcester Center for Crafts. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a vibrant hub for contemporary art, fostering creativity, community engagement, and professional development for artists at all career stages. Committed to making art […]
Organizer Information The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is the provincial funding and advocacy body for the arts in Manitoba, Canada, established in 1965 to foster creativity, cultural vitality, and artistic excellence across the region. As an arm’s-length agency of the Government of Manitoba, MAC supports thousands of artists, organizations, and communities annually through grants, programs, […]
Organizer Information dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty solutions, formed by the 2023 merger of DSM and Firmenich, with a strong emphasis on sustainable innovation and sensory experiences. The Art of Progress Prize marks the company’s inaugural foray into the arts, harnessing creativity to drive positive change and amplify underrepresented voices. […]
Organizer Information Trinacria Theatre Company is an international nonprofit theatre and arts collective founded in 2016 and based in the tiny mountain village of Pezzolo (province of Messina, Sicily). From a restored 100-year-old family home (Casa Trinacria) and the newly opened Trinacria Art Garage, the company produces original performances, hosts residencies, and runs the annual […]