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African Portrait Gallery

This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about the African Portrait Gallery (APG),  its
mission, structure, and how individuals and institutions may engage with it.

APG is a cultural and archival institution dedicated to documenting, preserving, and interpreting the lives and contributions of individuals who have shaped Africa and people of African descent.

To build a disciplined and enduring visual and intellectual archive of leadership, influence, and human

achievement through portraiture and related forms of documentation.

No. APG operates as a cultural institution with a long-term archival and educational purpose.

APG is registered in Atlanta, the United States of America, but operates with a global African focus.

Individuals whose lives and work have meaningfully advanced Africa or people of African descent.

JOINING APG

Artists, photographers, writers, researchers, curators, institutions, and supporters aligned with APG’s mission. You can join APG by completing the “Join APG” application form on the website and submitting the required materials.

No. All applications undergo a structured review process.

ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Primarily artists working in portraiture, especially those aligned with realism and strong narrative depth.

Yes, within the limits defined in the application form.

No. Submission does not guarantee exhibition or inclusion.

WRITERS & RESEARCHERS

Writers engaged in biography, history, criticism, and cultural documentation.

Yes, if found good enough, they will be subject to editorial review.

This depends on the nature of the project and available resources.

Yes. APG encourages thoughtful proposals aligned with its mission.

PARTNERSHIPS

Museums, universities, foundations, galleries, corporations, and cultural organizations.

By submitting a request through the “Partner with Us” page.

Exhibitions, research collaborations, educational programs, sponsorships, and archival initiatives.

APG responds selectively based on alignment and capacity.

SUPPORT & DONATIONS

Through financial contributions, artwork donations, or resource support.

his depends on APG’s current nonprofit status and applicable laws.

Yes, provided it aligns with APG’s curatorial standards.

Funds support exhibitions, research, archives, commissions, institutional development, and mentorship programs.

IMAGE COLLECTIONS & CURATION

A structured archival project documenting selected individuals across multiple categories that ensures the total number does not exceed 99

An introductory stage where individuals are presented for consideration before full curation.

Curated visual spaces organized by photographic and artistic presentation styles.

Selections are made through a curatorial review process  guided by APG’s institutional standards, and advice from our partners

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Yes, both physical  exhibitions in different countries around the globe, and and digital exhibtions at different times of the year

Yes, APG operates with a global African perspective.

Yes, via the “Commission a Portrait” page.

Through the website, publications, and future communication channels.

FINAL NOTE

If your question is not addressed here, we invite you to contact the African Portrait Gallery directly. All inquiries are reviewed with care and consideration.