Ezzat Ezzat Contemorary Dance Studio: Contemporary Dance Night Residency Programme 2024 (Egypt)

The Contemporary Dance Night (CDN) team announces the launch of a call for choreographers to present proposals for a two-month residency in Egypt, between early October and mid-December 2024, working with Egyptian dancers, ending with public sharing of new creations to be presented in Cairo, Alexandria and Upper Egypt. CDN is an independent contemporary dance event that aims to familiarise …

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Emptyroom: Nature Artist Residency for Artists from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe (Mozambique)

Emptyroom in Marracuene, Mozambique, is calling for appliations from visual and multidisciplinary artists from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe. Provoking experimentation and connection, selected artists work in interdisciplinary teams of two to create a joint project. The project hopes this opportunity brings new ideas, exploration outside of one’s creative comfort zone, and creates connections …

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MAISHA: Call for Dancers, Choreographers and an Artistic Director from Africa and Europe (Ethiopia)

MAISHA has launched a call for applicants for the positions of dancers, choreographers and artistic director, for a three-week residency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1–24 May), in preparation for a performance in Addis on 25 May 2024. MAISHA is looking for 8 dancers from Africa and Europe to prepare an 80-minute dance performance. They are looking for dancers in all …

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STARTS4AFRICA Residency Programme (Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria)

STARTS4AFRICA is has announced the Call for Artists for the first STARTS Residency Programme fully dedicated to promoting Sub-Saharan Africa innovation at the nexus of Science + Technology + Arts. STARTS4AFRICA will select 8 artists to be hosted by 8 organisations based in 4 African countries (Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria) and to produce a tangible, presentable and art-driven innovation …

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Goethe-Institut: Studio Quantum Residencies

Studio Quantum is an international events and artist-in-residence programme from the Goethe-Institut, exploring emerging quantum technologies through the lens of art. Studio Quantum is exploring important cultural, ethical and ecological questions around the impact of quantum technologies. The project consists of three key strands: residencies, events, and a project showcase. The programme and accompanying event series will explore the impact of …

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Euro-Egyptian Cultural Program Visual Arts Residency (Egypt)

The EU-funded project Euro-Egyptian Cultural Program (EECP) is launching a call for artists to join an art residency programme in Egypt working with Egyptian independent cultural actors. The residency will take place from April to May 2024. The purpose of the residency is to offer the artists the opportunity to spend time in a new atmosphere and environment, support cultural …

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International ARC Alliance Française Residency (Botswana)

The International ARC – Alliance Française Residency is open to women or women-identifying artists of any African nationality working and living outside of Botswana. The purpose of this residency is to promote the mobility of artists and to enlarge their network. For the local artist community in Botswana, it is an opportunity to meet with and engage with an international …

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EU West Africa: Arts Fusion Residency & Expo 2024 (Ghana)

The EU – West Africa Arts Fusion Residency & Expo 2024 is designed to illuminate the world with the power of artistic fusion in the heart of West Africa, where numerous cultures merge. This event will gather artists and creatives from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and EU Member States together to stimulate cross-continental collaboration and cultural interaction. Selected artists will embark …

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House On Fire: CollaboNation 2024 for Collaborations between Musicians in Africa (Eswatini)

Artist applications are now open for the 2nd edition of CollaboNation, Africa’s premier collaboration portal. Founded in 2022, CollaboNation connects the continent through the cross-border and cross-genre songs. By linking countries and cultures through artist collaborations, CollaboNation is designed to support artists, capacitate the regional music sector through training and mentorship, and inspire dynamic new African content creation. Now in …

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Arab Fund for Arts and Culture: The North Africa Cultural Programme, Cycle II

The North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) | Cycle II is a four-year programme (2024–2027) dedicated to five countries in North Africa – Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia – and comprises two support schemes: a National Cultural Opportunities Fund and a Regional Competitive Creativity Fund. Through a combination of open application processes and invitation-based calls, both funds aim to strengthen …

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