Atlantic Waves of Change — Art for the Oceans
Art as a force for transformation, awareness and impact
On World Oceans Day, 8 June, Atlantic Logistic Services officially launches Atlantic Waves of Change — Art for the Oceans, a cultural responsibility initiative that brings together Angolan artistic talent, sustainability and ocean protection.
Developed in partnership with The Art Affair gallery, the project stems from Atlantic’s relationship with the sea and its commitment to Angola, local communities and a more sustainable future.
Through an artistic residency in Luanda, Atlantic Waves of Change will support Angolan visual artists in creating works inspired by the relationship between art, the environment, recycled materials, coastal communities and the preservation of the Atlantic Ocean.
More than a cultural sponsorship, this is a platform for creation, learning and community engagement.
The project aims to give visibility to a new generation of Angolan artists, encourage artistic practices linked to sustainability, and bring environmental education closer to communities.
This project is developed with the support of Isenta Comunicação, a partner that accompanies us in building clear, consistent communication aligned with the initiative’s objectives.
Open Call: applications now open
Atlantic Logistic Services and The Art Affair invite Angolan visual artists to apply for the first edition of Atlantic Waves of Change — Art for the Oceans.
Up to 3 artists will be selected to take part in an artistic residency in Luanda, curated by Hemak Verkron, with technical and training support. The residency will take contemporary creation as its starting point, in dialogue with sustainability, the reuse of materials and ocean protection.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to Angolan visual artists aged 18 or over who develop work in the following areas:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Installation
Preference will be given to artists with proven experience in the use of waste or reused materials. However, applications will also be considered from artists who demonstrate a consistent interest in the themes of art, sustainability, the reuse of materials and ocean protection.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 8 June 2026
- Submission deadline: by 31 July 2026, at 17:00 Luanda time
- Announcement of selected artists: 21 August 2026
- Artistic residency: 21 September to 21 October 2026
- Community activities: date to be confirmed
- Final art exhibition: 23 to 30 October 2026
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the application form available on this page. Before submitting their application, artists should carefully read the Atlantic Waves of Change — Art for the Oceans Regulation, also available on this page.
The application must include:
- Completed application form
- Short artistic biography
- Portfolio in PDF format or link to an online portfolio
- Identification document
- Motivation statement regarding participation in the residency
- Brief proposal or artistic research line to be developed during the residency
- Proposal for a workshop or artistic-creative activity for children and young people
Optional materials:
- Presentation video
- Additional links to works, exhibitions, interviews or previous projects
- Other relevant supporting materials
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 Luanda time on 31 July 2026.
Applications submitted after the deadline or through means other than those indicated in the Regulation will not be considered.
What the residency offers
Selected artists will have access to:
- Accommodation and meals
- Workspace
- Materials required for the conception and execution of the project
- Technical and curatorial support
- Training suited to the artists’ profiles and to the theme of the residency
- Access to galleries, museums and relevant cultural activities
- Participation grant
During the residency, each artist will develop a final artwork and take part in training sessions, mentoring, documentation of the creative process, public activities and community workshops.
Clarifications
For questions related to the Regulation, application form or application process, please contact The Art Affair:
Email: ontheartaffair@gmail.com
Mobile / WhatsApp: +244 936 630 511
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an artistic residency created by Atlantic Logistic Services, in partnership with The Art Affair, inviting Angolan artists to develop works inspired by sustainability, the reuse of materials and ocean protection.
Applications are open to Angolan visual artists aged 18 or over who work in the areas of painting, sculpture, installation or multidisciplinary practices.
Experience with waste or reused materials will be valued, but it is not mandatory. Applications will also be considered from artists who demonstrate interest and availability to explore these practices during the residency.
Up to 3 artists will be selected.
Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026, at 17:00 Luanda time.
The application must be submitted through the application form available on this page. The Regulation should be consulted before submission.
The artistic biography, portfolio, identification document and the information requested in the application form are mandatory.
No. Applications must be submitted only through the form indicated in the Regulation.
The announcement of the selected artists is scheduled for 21 August 2026.
The artistic residency will take place from 21 September to 21 October 2026, in Luanda.
Yes. Selected artists must participate in person throughout the entire residency period, unless exceptional authorisation is granted by the Organisation.
Yes. A participation grant of 1,000,000 Kz per artist is planned, with the conditions to be communicated to the selected artists and formalised contractually.
The material ownership of the final works will be transferred to Atlantic Logistic Services. Copyright and intellectual property rights will remain with the respective artists.
Yes. Each artist must propose and participate in a workshop or artistic-creative activity aimed at children and young people, with the support of the Organisation.
Through The Art Affair:
ontheartaffair@gmail.com
+244 936 630 511