Prince Claus Fund reveals the 100 recipients of its 2023 Seed Awards
The Prince Clause Fund Seed Awards are presented annually and offer recognition and financial support of 5,000 euros for recipients to use at their own discretion.
The Prince Claus Fund, a fund established as a tribute to HRH Prince Claus's dedication to culture and his belief in its role in the development of all societies, has in a recent announcement revealed the 100 recipients of its 2023 Seed Awards selected from a pool of 1889 applicants.
The Prince Claus Seed Awards, awarded annually to 100 emerging artists and cultural practitioners whose work imagines new realities and inspires positive change, is for artists in the first five years of their careers.
The announcement stated, “The 2023 Prince Claus Seed Awards recognise 100 emerging artists from more than 60 different countries, each of whom addresses pressing issues in their local communities. Spanning a wide range of mediums and addressing a diversity of social concerns—from gender equality and racial justice to rights to freedom of expression and the impacts of climate change—and each artist embodies the spirit of innovation, social engagement, and fearless experimentation.”
According to the Prince Claus Fund, the Seed Awards are presented annually and offer recognition and financial support of 5,000 euros for recipients to use at their own discretion. They allow emerging artists to explore new perspectives and develop their practice on their own terms while providing access to an inspiring international network and “were made partially possible by the British Council and the Ing Yoe Tan Fund.”
Per the list, 32 of the 100 recipients are from Africa—spread across 20 countries. Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa had the most representation among the African countries represented on the list with 3 representatives each. They are closely followed by Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, and Zimbabwe with 2 representatives each.
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