The Smithsonian’s African Art Awards is an annual event hosted in Washington, D.C., by the National Museum of African Art to honor and celebrate the impact of contemporary African artists on our global community.
Previous Honorees
2016
. . . a celebration of Diversity and Inclusion
Yinka Shonibare CBE, Alex Mawimbi (formerly known as Ato Malinda), Ford Foundation
2017
. . . a celebration of Women Artists
Ghada Amer, Mary Sibande, Alice Walton
2018
. . . a celebration of the Future
Wangechi Mutu, Edson Chagas, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2019
. . . a celebration of Global Connection
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Elias Simé
Learn more about previous events
2018 African Arts Award
2017 African Arts Award
2016 African Arts Award
For additional information, please call 202.633.3773 or email NMAfAawards@si.edu.
