Her residency begins on 27 October, with a flight from Banjul to Barcelona. There, she will join the prestigious Art Print Residence, refining advanced non‑toxic relief engraving techniques and conducting research at the Picasso Museum.
The second stage of her residency will take place in Tenerife, Canary Islands. At Cherrie’s Attic Art Space, Bah will participate in a masterclass led by Carolyne Jacobs and Simon Capelen, focusing on traditional European wood carving and tactile mixed‑media structures. She will also spend a day at TEA (Tenerife Espacio de las Artes) in Santa Cruz, immersing herself in large‑scale contemporary installations and modern museum architecture.
Despite the international exposure, Bah has emphasised her enduring commitment to The Gambia. She remains a key support system for her mother and a driving force in local arts education. Upon her return between 14 and 23 November 2026, she will resume her workshops in Sanyang and expand her teaching in collaboration with the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in Fajara.
“I am not travelling to leave; I am travelling to learn and bring that global knowledge back home to my country,” Bah said. “My students in Sanyang, my upcoming expansion with the NCAC, my art, and most importantly, my family and my mother are my ultimate anchors.”
Bah’s residency is expected to strengthen her role as a leading figure in Gambian visual art, bridging global techniques with local creativity and positioning her as a cultural ambassador for her nation.
