Art for social transformation: Calling artists in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to apply for the Artivism Fellowship

The goal of ForumCiv Artivism Fellowship is to contribute to empowering citizens and promoting democratic values, human rights, and fundamental freedoms through the innovative use of art, culture, and technology to advocate for democracy, good governance, human rights, gender equality, and climate justice in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. 

The ForumCiv Artivism Fellowship is designed to achieve the following objectives:

1. To enhance the capacity of creative sector actors leveraging on art, culture, and technology for social change and justice.
2. To contribute to a favourable policy and operating environment for creative sector actors towards a thriving creative sector.
3. To nurture the entrepreneurial culture of creative sector actors towards improving their livelihood. 

ForumCiv has so far run three impactful Artivism Fellowship cohorts (2 in Kenya, 1 in Tanzania), graduating over 45 artists directly from our fellowship over the last 3 years. The fellowship brings together a vibrant collective of artists, activists, and change-makers who harness the power of creativity to advocate for human rights, democracy, and social justice. Rooted in the belief that art can inspire dialogue, challenge injustices, and transform societies, the cohort nurtures innovative expression across diverse mediums from visual arts and performance to digital storytelling and music. 

Through mentorship, collaborative projects, and community engagement, the ForumCiv Artivism Fellowship empowers participants to amplify marginalized voices, reimagine civic spaces, and drive meaningful social change. Each member of the cohort is a catalyst, weaving artistry and activism into a dynamic force for a more equitable, inclusive, and democratic world.

Join the next cohort of the Artivism Fellowship by applying via the link below. For any questions email winfred.nkonge@forumciv.org.