ellipse prize 2026
After 5 years discovering the emerging artists from West Africa, ellipse art projects moves to a brand new territory.
The sixth edition’s destination will be unveiled shortly.
Discover our latest
news and upcoming events
24.10 – 26.10.2025
AKAA
Carreau du temple, Paris, France
Winner of the 2025 edition of the ellipse prize, dedicated to Ghana, Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku presents an original series of nine works
24.04 – 27.04.2025
UAF
Carreau du temple, Paris, France
Thanks to the support of the endowment fund ellipse art projects, Rahayu Retnaningrum benefits from her first solo exhibition in France during the ninth edition of the Urban Art Fair.
11.04 - 27.04.2025
The Mix Design Hub
Okodan Road, Accra, Ghana
For the second time, ellipse art projects organizes an exhibition bringing together the five finalists of the 2025 edition, dedicated to Ghanaian emerging scene.
18.10 – 20.10.2024
AKAA
Carreau du temple, Paris, France
Winner of the 2024 edition of the ellipse prize dedicated to Benin, Nobel Koty will present in France an original series of nine canvases
21.09.2024 - 05.01.2025
Institut d'art contemporain
11 rue Dr Dolard, Villeurbanne, France
The first beneficiary of the +E mentorship, Inès Katamso presents her project during the 17th Lyon Biennale as part of the Jeune création internationale program, in partnership with the Institut d’art contemporain of Villeurbanne and the MAC Lyon.
28.06 - 19.07.2024
Maison Rouge
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Bénin
For the first time since the launch of the prize, ellipse art projects organizes an exhibition featuring the five finalists of the 2024 edition, dedicated to the Beninese emerging art scene.
Committed beyond borders,
we support
artists from any walks of life
Since 2020, the endowment fund has initiated actions to contribute to the integration of artists of all origins into professional and cultural ecosystems, both in France and abroad.
The ellipse prize,
spotlighting a different artistic scene each year
Created in 2021, the ellipse prize is a travelling visual arts competition that recognises an emerging artist from different artistic scene each edition.
An artistic mentorship program by women for women
The accompaniement program entitled “+E”, organized every two years, aims to support the production of a young artist under the guidance of a renowned professional.
