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The Arms Around The Child Artist Residency in Senya Beraku, Ghana, is a dual-mission initiative dedicated to championing mid-career artists residing internationally with roots/connections to Africa and its diaspora.

Our mission is to provide a nurturing space for artistic exploration, cross-cultural exchange, and collaboration. Simultaneously, the residency serves as a vital fundraising platform for the charity Arms Around The Child.

By celebrating the rich artistic heritage of Africa and promoting innovation, we aim to make a lasting impact on the global art scene, contributing to a brighter future for children affected by poverty and adversity.

The residency was created and developed by Jason Colchin Carter and Arms round The Child Director Ellie Milner in 2022 to develop the charities connection to the art world after a successful auction at Christie’s London.

We aim to invite established and exciting emerging artists with a connection to Africa to one of our residencies over the forthcoming years – Collaboration and experimentation will be actively encouraged to promote and celebrate Africa, the local and surrounding community’s artistic and cultural identity while also introducing the inclusive concept of the art and culture of others. This intercultural exchange aims to broadens the ability of all involved to experience and appreciate art; whilst furthering the message and aims of AATC.

We will invite the artists to engage in workshops/ demonstrations/observations with the children Arms Around The Child look after in Ghana.

Resident artists are based in Senya Beraku, Ghana, and are encouraged to explore the country on weekends through organised trips. This residency celebrates Africa’s rich artistic heritage and fosters innovation across various mediums, offering artists a fresh environment to inspire creativity and revitalise their practice.

Working from a custom-built studio within the Christian Atsu Education Centre, artists are part of a programme that continues the legacy of the late Christian Atsu, whose philanthropic efforts and vision remain at the heart of the residency. This initiative not only supports children in Senya Beraku and across Ghana but also serves as a reminder of the positive impact we can make, inspiring compassion and meaningful change.

Current Artists

Móyòsóré Martins

Pie Herring

Previous Artists

Kwadwo Peprah

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