The "first program to source and strengthen cultural agents from the contemporary art world in Africa" will take place over four days, from January 14 to 17 — one month before the 1.54 Fair, whose Marrakech edition will bring about an influx of collectors and professionals from around the world.
Through a series of workshops and masterclasses, the event will help its participants "to assess and challenge oneself and get empowered by professionals and mentors".
The Bootcamp will create a real "class spirit" amongst is participants, with a mix of training and knowledge-building, as well as workshops on management and cultural leadership, and sessions with mentors.
The aim of the Bootcamp is "sourcing high potential young African professionals and building a Pan-African class with professional opportunities", "helping to create a generation of African professionals, in Africa", and "equipping cultural structures with empowered and pro-active agents".
Candidates should be under 35 years old, and must be active in contemporary or visual arts.
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Mentors on the project will include:
Koyo Kouoh: Founder of Raw Material Company (Dakar), Director of the Zeitz MOCAA (Cape Town)
Touria El Glaoui: Founder of the Contemporary African Art Fair 1-54 (London, New York, Marrakech)
Alya Sebti: Director of the IFA Gallery (Berlin), co-curator of Manifesta 13 (Marseilles)
Maria Daif: Cultural activist (Casablanca)
Laila Hida: Founder of Le 18 (Marrakech)
Teesa Bahana: Director of 32° East Ugandan Arts Trust (Kampala)
Sabrina Kamili: Head of cultural projects, partnership specialist (Casablanca)
Andrea Goulet: Consultant, specialist in the digitalisation of the arts and culture sector (Paris)
Fatima Ezzahra Bouayad: Senior manager at McKinsey Company (expert in group leadership) (Paris)
Meriem Berrada: Director of cultural projects at the Fondation Alliances (Casablanca), Artistic Director of the MACAAL (Marrakech)
Claire Solery: Founder of A Million Dots, co-founder of We Are Museums (Paris)
Applications are open until November 18. More information available here.
