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TunisiaArt residency programme, EU-funded project Euro-Egyptian Cultural Programme
Opportunity type : Calls for Proposals
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The EU-funded project Euro-Egyptian Cultural Program (EECP) is launching a call for artists to join an art residency program in Egypt working with Egyptian independent cultural actors.
The purpose of the residency is to offer the artists the opportunity to spend time in a new atmosphere and environment, support cultural and artistic exchange, nurture experimentation and new ideas, and support research and the development of new work. An additional aim is to implement artistic activities or programmes that lead to Egyptian audiences, new production/creation, new markets and new visibility.
Eligibility criteria:
- Artists from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
- At least 2- years of experience in the field of Visual Arts.
- This call for projects is for the development of initial concepts and “works in progress”; applications with completed/previously-showcased pieces will not be accepted.
- In order to communicate among fellow artists sufficient knowledge of English is required .
- Have a sample of their work to showcase or send a brief about.
- Ability and willingness to travel internally, meet with new audiences and cultures and explore ideas and experiments.
- Ability to work within a timeline.
- Can travel to Egypt within the timeline of the residency. Full commitment to the announced timeline.
- By the end of the residency period, the artists will be required to participate in public artist talks, media interviews, panels or related activities
Countries covered:
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Egypt
