Creative Business Studio is a flagship program developed by Unpublished Africa, specifically designed to empower African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs.
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About Unpublished Africa Creative Business Studio
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: June 19, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs
- Eligible Locations: Africa
Creative Business Studio is a flagship program developed by Unpublished Africa, specifically designed to empower African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs. It’s a capacity-building initiative aimed at bridging the gap between artistic talent and essential business acumen, enabling creatives to build sustainable and profitable careers. The program has successfully run 3 cohorts, impacting creatives from 15+ African countries.
Alumni Have Since:
- Exhibited their work internationally in galleries, and festivals
- Had their first solo exhibitions
- Won grants
- Had their work featured by various platforms and publications
- Participated in global mentorship programs
- Been selected for prestigious programs with travel
- Led community initiatives and been recognized as leaders in their local creative industry
- Sponsor Organisation: Unpublished Africa
Benefits of Unpublished Africa Creative Business Studio
Get Access to:
- Guidance from seasoned business and creative industry professionals.
- Hands-on learning in critical areas like brand strategy, digital marketing, finance, and legal aspects relevant to creative ventures.
- A platform to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with a pan-African community of peers and industry leaders.
- Opportunities to publish their work with Unpublished Africa and gain exposure for their creative practice.
Unpublished Africa Creative Business Studio Requirements
Be an African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs
Application Date and Process
This Creative Business Studio Cohort will start on 7 July 2025 and end on 14 August 2025.
Participants will be selected and supported by professionals from the business world with expertise in business development, finance, and social media, to name a few, as well as creative industry experts. The program will last 6 weeks.
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Application Deadline
25 June, 2025
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