Deadline: 5 April 2025
Are you part of an emerging or women-led cultural or artistic group, initiative, or project and all you are missing is a space in Amman? Do you envision transforming an abandoned space in Amman to meet your needs and engage your audience? They are here to support you in bringing that vision to life. Applications are now open for the Cultural or Artistic Groups and Actors.
Focus Areas
- Visual arts: painting, sculpture, drawing, installations, multimedia art, digital art
- Performing arts: theater, dance, music (including traditional and contemporary genres)
- Literature: poetry, storytelling, playwriting
- Crafts and traditional arts: ceramics, weaving, mosaic, calligraphy, glassblowing
- Photography and film: photography, film, documentary
- Technology and digital art
- Street and urban arts: graffiti, street performances, public Installations
- Libraries, third spaces
- Cultural education
- Community engagement and social projects with a cultural aspect
Benefits
- Support regarding identifying, and reviving abandoned space into a temporary cultural hub (acquiring service providers, material, mentorship, etc.)
- Mentorship from European experts in urban revitalisation
- Support and resources to bring your artistic vision to life
Eligibility Criteria
- Based in Jordan
- Your initiative or project is headed by women or has at least 50% female participants
- Age requirement: the majority of your team is 35 years old or younger.
- Good English language skills
- Availability to realise the project in 2025
- Willingness to travel to Europe to visit and exchange with initiatives
- Individual Artists: Emerging painters, sculptors, and multimedia artists looking to showcase their work in a unique urban setting. Performance artists, including actors, dancers, and musicians, who can engage the community through live performances.
- Cultural Practitioners: Curators and art directors who aim to organize and manage exhibitions or cultural events. Educators and workshop leaders who plan to offer community-based art education programs.
- Art Collectives: Groups of artists working collaboratively on large-scale installations or public art projects. Theater troupes or music bands that can perform and interact with the community.
- Cultural Initiatives: Non-profit organizations focused on promoting arts and culture within the community. Initiatives that support underrepresented artists, particularly women and young creatives.
Selection Criteria
- Quality of the Proposal: Completeness and accuracy of the information provided
- Quality of the Idea: Impact of the proposal on the audience/community, feasibility
- Motivation: Why is this project important and what do you hope to achieve?
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