What we are
Looking for
We are looking for young artists who want to participate in a Fashion and Visual Art Exhibition. which aims to harness the uniting power of fashion and arts to promote media and information literacy, civil dialogue, and social cohesion among Ethiopian youth. Artists are encouraged to submit a work of art that tells a story about social cohesion, civic dialogue, and media and information literacy. The exhibition will feature Photographs, paintings, Cartoons, and Digital Art.
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Required number of candidates: 8
- Application Deadline: November 10, 2023


Who are you?
Are you an aspiring young artist with a flair for storytelling through your creations? Join us in our Social Fabric Visual Art Exhibition, where you can showcase your talent and contribute to social cohesion. We seek creative individuals who can present artworks that tell a story about social cohesion, civic dialogue, and media and information literacy.
Entry Requirements
- Upload previous artworks that match the theme of the visual arts exhibition in a portfolio format (if any)
- Upload Uniquely designed artworks that match the theme of the visual arts exhibition
- Able to be in Addis Ababa during mentorship program
- Showcase your remarkable creations at a national fashion and visual art event with more than 200 young people in attendance.
Desired
- Creativity and innovation
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork in a multicultural setting
How to apply?
If this opportunity speaks to you, please submit your design concept in a portfolio format along with a 250-word explanation of its meaning in English or your chosen local language, with a portfolio showcasing your previous work to mersamultimedia@gmail.com by November 10, 5:00 p.m.
MERSA Media Institute is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organizational Profile: MERSA Media Institute is a nonprofit media policy think tank. Our mission is to foster the development of vibrant, responsible, and independent media institutions, professional unions, and education centers in Ethiopia. Through research, capacity-building, and institutional support, we aim to contribute to the growth of the media industry.