MAISON PERRIER Art Prize 2026: €40k and a Six-Week Residency in Ghana with Amoako Boafo as Mentor

MAISON PERRIER Art Prize 2026

Maison Perrier has launched a prestigious new international mentorship program designed to catapult the careers of emerging artists. This program offers a direct bridge to the global art stage through the guidance of world-renowned portraitist Amoako Boafo.

The Prize Package

The selected winner will receive a comprehensive suite of career-defining resources:

• Financial Award: Up to €40,000 in support for materials, travel, and professional development.

• Accra Residency: A six-week residency at dot.ateliers in Ghana—a sustainable, David Adjaye-designed creative incubator.

• Elite Mentorship: Direct, one-on-one sessions and critiques with Amoako Boafo.

• Global Exposure: Your artwork featured on a limited-edition Maison Perrier packaging collaboration.

• Institutional Validation: Recognition from a jury of world-class curators and museum directors.

Who Should Apply?

This prize is looking for international emerging artists who are:

• In the early stages of their professional career.

• Developing a distinct and original artistic voice.

• Ready to engage deeply with the creative community in Accra, Ghana.

• Note: While all mediums are welcome, artists focused on painting, portraiture, and figurative work may find the strongest synergy with Boafo’s practice.

The Selection Committee

Your work will be reviewed by high-level institutional leaders, including:

• Laurent Le Bon (President, Centre Pompidou)

• Cathia Lawson-Hall (Africa Acquisitions Committee, Centre Pompidou)

• Fabrice Bousteau (Editor-in-Chief, Beaux Arts Magazine)

• Thomas E. Moore III (Executive Director, American Friends of the Louvre)

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Applications Close: March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM CET)

• Jury Review: April 2026

• Winner Announcement: May 2026

• Residency Term: Late 2026 (TBD)

How to Apply

Submit your application via the official portal at maisonperrier.fr. You will need to prepare:

1. Portfolio: A selection of works representing your vision.

2. Artist Statement: Your philosophy and why this specific mentorship fits your goals.

3. CV/Biography: Your professional history and exhibitions.

4. Project Proposal: An outline of what you intend to explore during the residency.