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Organizer Information The First Photo Book Grant program is initiated and organized by the Eyes Wide Open association (the cultural production branch of The Eyes label). It is supported by the French Ministry of Culture and SAIF to provide essential aid to photographers and independent publishers in the creation of a first book. Title & […]

Organizer Information This open call is initiated by the Goethe-Institut through its project platform House of African Feminisms. The Goethe-Institut is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, operating globally to promote international cultural exchange, foster artistic collaboration, and support critical dialogue across disciplines. Through its programs, it engages with contemporary socio-political […]

Organizer Information Organized by the General Secretariat under the Ministry of Culture, Handicrafts, and Tourism of the Republic of Senegal, the Dakar Biennale is a premier international event dedicated to contemporary visual arts. Established to support African creativity and strengthen its presence on the global market, the Biennale serves as a vital platform for artistic […]

Organizer Information: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) (Supported by the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation). VCCA provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers to bring forth their finest works in concentrated solitude, free from the distractions of day-to-day life. Title & Description: Applications are open for the […]

Organizer Information: Guyan Painting Village & LooLooLook Gallery. Located along the Oujiang River, Guyan Huaxiang is a historic site where art galleries, artist studios, cultural institutions, and exhibition spaces coexist. Today, this artist village attracts more than 150,000 artists and students each year, making it one of the most dynamic creative hubs in China. The […]

Organizer Information: Since 2016, Modzi Arts has been a groundbreaking, innovative arts institution promoting Zambian art and culture. Located in a recently restored 1970s building in Lusaka, it houses two galleries, a Zamrock museum, a kitchen, an organic art farm, a performance studio, a DJ studio, a library, and living spaces. Title & Description: Applications […]

Organizer Information Southnord is an independent artist-run platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to supporting artistic experimentation and cross-cultural exchange. Founded to amplify the voices and creative practices of Afro-Nordic artists, the organization works at the intersection of contemporary art, diaspora discourse, and cultural research. Southnord develops exhibitions, collaborative projects, and residency opportunities that foster […]

Organizer Information CIVFUND is an Afro-feminist fund based in Uganda that provides flexible, accessible, and responsive funding for civil society initiatives across Africa. Registered as a company limited by guarantee with no share capital, CIVFUND manages multiple social justice funds to strengthen the capacity of civil society to influence change and improve community well-being. Its […]

Organizer Information The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, operating worldwide to promote international cultural exchange, education, and dialogue. With a long-standing presence across Africa, the Goethe-Institut works closely with local cultural actors, artists, and institutions to strengthen sustainable cultural ecosystems. This open call is part of the “Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: […]