Open Arts Fund
Programs and partnerships that provide funding, mentorship, and publication pathways for artists and writers.
The Open Arts Fund supports initiatives that expand access, strengthen creative practice, and create real opportunities for artists and writers across Northern Nigeria and beyond.
By Northern Writers Forum
Northern Narratives Initiative
A 3-5 month virtual mentorship and publishing program supporting emerging Northern Nigerian writers with one-on-one mentorship, editorial development, and chapbook publication.
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By My BUK Storyline
Bayero University Storytelling Festival
Nigeria’s first university storytelling festival — an inclusive campus platform where students and community storytellers share stories that connect people, challenge stereotypes, and inspire positive change.
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By Khadija Dikko
Dankwali
A research and zine project documenting dankwali — the Northern Nigerian head tie — exploring its styles, meanings, textiles, and everyday role in women’s lives, lineage, and identity.
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By Ahmed Abubakar Bature
Mindscapes of Arewa
A photography project documenting under-represented tribes and cultural practices across Northern Nigeria through immersive field visits, festivals, and everyday life — culminating in the Still North exhibition.
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