Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music
The Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music call aims to support the dissemination and circulation of African artistic creations in Africa and Europe, through financial assistance for organising tours or programming within major international events.
The Connect and Create programme is an initiative led by the Goethe-Institut and Expertise France, in partnership with the Institut français and with the support of the European Union.
It aims to foster collaboration, exchange, and the circulation of artistic works within Africa and between sub-Saharan Africa and the European Union.
As the sub-Saharan African component of the Africa–Europe Partnerships for culture, it focuses on youth, emerging artistic scenes, and cultural diversity, with the ambition to build sustainable, inclusive, and equitable cooperation.
Types of eligible projects include:
Tours: In Africa, at least 5 pre-booked dates in a minimum of 3 different countries; in Europe, at least 3 pre-booked dates in one or more European countries.
Programming within major events: In Africa or Europe, festivals/events hosting at least 3 artistic teams from 3 different African countries.
Projects must be implemented between March **** and March ****, in Africa, Europe, or across both regions.
This call for proposals is open to:
Artistic teams: performing arts companies, music ensembles, and collectives based in Africa
Dissemination structures: production houses/offices, artist managers, support agencies, labels, theatres, or cultural venues in Africa or Europe
Events: festivals, markets, trade fairs, or professional gatherings in Africa or Europe.
Eligible applicants must be based either in sub-Saharan Africa or in a European Union country.
Funding ranging from a minimum of 30,000 EUR to a maximum of 70,000 EUR will be awarded to selected projects (and can include travel, visa, insurance or shipping costs, among others).
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