Studio Artist Required

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Not Applicable 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: A Studio Artist is required for an Art & Culture Organisation. The intern will be working closely with Kofi Setordji, assisting him in his projects and setting up children's art projects. In particular they are looking for individuals with fabric experience, in both a design and practical sense. They must also have a working knowledge of one or both of dyeing and screen printing.

This Foundation aims to be synonymous with innovative thinking and cultural enlightenment. Everyone involved with the Foundation is unequivocally passionate about Ghana and its future.

The mission of the Foundation is to capture, record and promote Ghanaian history and culture for future generations. The Foundation collects, collates and displays Ghanaian heritage, promotes and helps develop contemporary art and, lastly, leverages Ghanaian history to encourage interest, especially for the benefit of future generations.

Cost in US$: From $163 p/week

Experience Required: yes

The intern must have a working knowledge of one or both of dyeing and screen printing.

Typical Volunteer: Our interns join us from around the world. They are looking for interesting and exciting opportunities which will enable them to help in the development of Africa whilst at the same time increasing their skills and making themselves more employable.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of group of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Africa Intern's Mission Statement: Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.

Year Founded: 2004