In the framework of All-Around Culture, a programme co-funded by the European Union, L’Art Rue has launched the open call for Youth-Led Cultural and Civic Initiatives in underserved areas of ENP South: Algeria Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, and for the diaspora from Syria and Libya.

The call is addressed to young artists, collectives, researchers, civil society activists and cultural operators interested in developing community-based and contextual projects in their territory. The call provides a possibility to innovate, experiment and engage in contextual creation process, exchanges and collaborations.

Up to 32 research and 24 production grants will be offered to support youth-led cultural & civic initiatives to implement community-based and contextual artistic production; 2 Collaborative Laboratories will take place consecutively where up to 16 artists, collectives and cultural operators will exchange experiences and raise capacities on cultural and civic project development applying community-based and contextual methodologies; and Tailor made guidance, networking and support opportunities will be provided.

Applications must be sent online no later than Friday, 25 December 2020 at 23:59 CET.

Thaqafa Daayer Maydoor (All-Around Culture) is a 4-year EU-funded regional programme (ENI Southern Neighbourhood) that fosters a cultural ecosystem as an enabling environment for the social and economic inclusion of young people. It does so by supporting cultural institutions, initiatives and individuals to strengthen their capacities and increase their reach through funding, knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. The programme will build on the long lasting partner experience as well as previous EU-supported actions like Med Culture.

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Call for application

Thaqafa Daayer Maydoor (All-Around Culture) website and Facebook page