Federal Capital
Brasília
Seat of government, embassies and diplomatic institutions — the setting for the programme's international cooperation and compliance components.
OSCIP Arte e Cultura · Africa–Brazil
International Orientation Programme 2026
Professional Capacity Building · Cultural Exchange · International Cooperation
Brasília & São Paulo, Brazil20 August – 30 November 2026
150
African Professionals
8
Disciplines
3
Months
About the Programme
A three-month bridge between Africa and Brazil
Vision
To be the leading platform for professional and cultural exchange between Africa and Brazil, cultivating creative leaders and agents of sustainable transformation for the 21st century.
Mission
To deliver excellence in professional training, specialist mentoring and cultural immersion for African talent in Brazil, fostering international cooperation, innovation and sustainable development.
Core Values
Diversity
Celebrating the plurality of African and Brazilian cultures as a source of creative strength.
Excellence
Uncompromising standards in training, mentoring and professional delivery.
Legal Compliance
Full adherence to Brazilian and international regulatory frameworks.
Partnership
Building durable alliances between institutions, sponsors and governments.
Sustainability
Creating lasting impact for participants, communities and the environment.
Strategic Objectives
Five goals guiding the programme
Each objective is aligned with the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
01
Professional Capacity Building
Equip 150 African professionals with advanced technical and creative competencies of international standard.
02
Cultural Exchange
Foster deep, reciprocal understanding between African and Brazilian artistic and social traditions.
03
Innovation & Sustainability
Advance sustainable practice, bio-based design and digital innovation across the creative economy.
04
International Cooperation
Strengthen institutional, diplomatic and commercial ties between Africa and Latin America.
05
Legal Compliance & Global Citizenship
Prepare participants to operate ethically and lawfully within international professional environments.
Why Brazil
A natural bridge between Africa and Latin America
Brazil is home to the largest African diaspora population outside the continent, a rapidly growing creative economy, and a strategic geopolitical position linking African nations to Latin American institutions, markets and cultural networks.
Cultural Capital
São Paulo
Latin America's creative industries hub, hosting studios, production houses, galleries and the programme's intensive technical training.
Programme Structure
Three phases over three months
Phase 1 · August – September 2026
Orientation & Foundations
Arrival, institutional welcome, legal and cultural orientation, Portuguese language foundations and introduction to the Brazilian creative ecosystem.
Phase 2 · September – October 2026
Intensive Technical Training
Discipline-specific instruction delivered by specialist tutors, studio practice, industry site visits and one-to-one professional mentoring.
Phase 3 · October – November 2026
Final Projects & Certification
Capstone projects, public exhibition and showcase, evaluation panels and the award of programme certification.
Training Disciplines
Eight specialist tracks
Creative Arts
Visual arts, performance and multidisciplinary practice rooted in African and Brazilian traditions.
Film Production
Directing, cinematography, editing and post-production for international screen markets.
Production Design
Set design, art direction and scenography for film, television and live events.
Bio-Sustainable Housing
Ecological construction, bio-based materials and sustainable community architecture.
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Business modelling, funding, and management of cultural and creative enterprises.
Digital Innovation & Leadership
Emerging technologies, digital storytelling and leadership for the creative economy.
Brazilian Culture & Integration
Language, history and social integration for effective professional life in Brazil.
Professional Ethics & Compliance
International standards, legal frameworks and ethical conduct in cross-border practice.
Leadership
Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton
Head Tutor & Lead International Facilitator
Leading the academic and creative direction of IOP 2026, Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton brings decades of international production and cultural diplomacy experience to the training of Africa's next generation of creative leaders.
Production DesignInternational Art DirectionCultural DiplomacyCreative LeadershipInternational EventsCultural Exchange Facilitation
Past Events in Brazil
A record of engagement across Brazil
From masterclasses in Rio de Janeiro and Niterói to institutional meetings in Brasília, the groundwork for IOP 2026 has been laid through years of teaching, cultural diplomacy and creative collaboration in Brazil.
November 2025
Hollywood Xperience — Zion Edition
Cine Odeon · Rio de Janeiro
Fifth keynote speaker of Zion Creative Week 2025, delivering a practical immersion in Hollywood production design for Brazilian creatives.
December 2025
Zion Creative Week 2025
Zion Escola de Entretenimento · Niterói
An exclusive masterclass at Auditório Zion introducing students to international art direction and set design practice.
7 April
Introduction to Art Direction & Production Design
Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras (CAL) · Rio de Janeiro
A free three-hour bilingual masterclass on script reading, art department workflow and production design fundamentals.
2025
Creative Residency & Mural Project
Zion Escola de Entretenimento · Niterói
Collaborative mural and portrait work with Brazilian artists, blending African visual identity with local street-art traditions.
14–16 November 2024
World Forum of Favelas — Ghana Representative
Rodrigues Alves Avenue 135 · Rio de Janeiro
Representing Ghana at CUFA's international forum on community development, culture and the creative economy.
2025
Institutional & Legislative Engagement
National Congress · Brasília
Cultural diplomacy meetings with Brazilian legislators and cultural authorities laying the groundwork for IOP 2026.
2025
Secretaria de Cultura e das Utopias
Prefeitura de Maricá · Rio de Janeiro
Official visit and exchange with Maricá's cultural secretariat on public arts programming and youth training.
2025
Community Art Workshops
Rio de Janeiro & Brasília
Hands-on painting and design sessions with community groups, translating professional technique into accessible practice.
2025
Museum & Gallery Programme
Museu Nacional da República · Brasília
Curatorial visits across Brasília's national museums and libraries informing the cultural immersion track of IOP 2026.
Partners & Sponsors
Institutional collaboration
OSCIP Arte e Cultura
Lead Organiser · Brazil
Give Away Always Enterprise
Sponsor · Ghana
AgriWorld
Sponsor · Ghana
Embassy of Ghana in Brazil
Diplomatic Partner
Goodies Music Entertainment
West Africa
Global Art Connect International
International
Ghana Public Cultural Organisation
Arts & Culture
Contact & Application
Apply to IOP 2026
Application period: 20 August – 30 November 2026
Project Director
Clelington Marcio Ferreira
+55 (11) 99913-1724 · +55 (11) 91586-6115
clelingtonmarcioferreira.oscip@gmail.comLegal Representative
Dr. José Roberto Moraes Amaral
OAB/SP 98.982
Al. Lorena, n.º 1304, Cj 1412 · São Paulo, Brazil
dr.jramaral@uol.com.brApplication enquiry
Complete the form and your enquiry will be sent to the Project Director.