Open Call: Residency Program for Artists from Namibia

The residency program promotes long-term cultural exchange between Namibia and Baden-Württemberg. The aim is to connect the fellows with the local cultural scenes on site and to strengthen the exchange of knowledge within the artistic communities of both contexts.

It also aims to integrate artists into new artistic communities and to introduce their work to a wider audience in Baden-Württemberg.

The program will enclose events such as readings, exhibitions, discussions, and workshops as a form of output for audiences and cultural communities in Baden-Württemberg. Applicants are free to choose the thematic focus of their project.

The call is open for artists from all fields of practice, such as visual and performing arts, music/sound, design, literature and art education. The fellowship will especially provide the possibility to engage artistically with different cultural communities in Baden-Württemberg, to exchange skills for transdisciplinary production, and to create visibility for the artistic results.

Benefits

• The fellowship includes the following benefits:
  • A free, furnished living/working studio including electricity, water and heating
  • A monthly fellowship grant of €1,300
  • Travel expenses for arrival and departure (on a one-time basis)
  • Project funding and one-off materials subsidy of €2.000
  • Visa costs
  • Health insurance

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals of all ages may apply for the fellowship
• Good English skills are necessary

Ineligibility Criteria

• Individuals who are currently in vocational training or studying at university (except for those pursuing a PhD) cannot apply.

Application Requirements

• The application material is submitted online and should include:
  • A motivation letter explaining why you want to go to Baden-Württemberg (in English, max. 1 Din A4 page)
  • A project description outlining what you aim to realize and how you plan to engage with the artistic communities in Baden-Württemberg (in English, max. 1 Din A4 page)
  • A short biography and an informative portfolio or documentation of previous artistic work (in English)
• All documents can be sent in PDF format.

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