STARTS4AFRICA is pleased to announce the Call for Artists for the first STARTS Residency Programme fully dedicated to promoting Sub-Saharan Africa innovation at the nexus of Science + Technology + Arts.

Through 6-month residencies, STARTS4AFRICA will enhance art-driven innovation in four African countries: Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

This pioneering initiative will allow artists to address regional challenges around Food and Water, Digital Mapping and Speculative Landscapes, Culture and Coding, Wearable Technology and Smart Textile, Immersive Storytelling, Rethinking Sustainable Construction, and Speculative Urbanism.

ELIGIBILITY:

STARTS4AFRICA calls for proposals from an individual artist or a collective of artists, with previous experience: 

nationals of the countries covered by STARTS4AFRICA (DR Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania) or permanent residents in any country in Sub-Saharan Africa; OR,  

artistic teams mixing artists from Europe and from Sub-Saharan African countries 

BENEFIT:

Up to EUR 35,000 budget for artists residencies to cover the artist fee, the organisation and participation at artistic exhibitions/events and other relevant costs to ensure the successful implementation of the project (including but not limited to artwork/prototype production);

Access to resources/facilities provided by the Residency Host Institution;

Assistance from the Local Expert Group 

Participation in an individualised Mentoring Programme (including business-specific and tech/sci-related sessions);

Access to the Europe-wide S+T+ARTS network;

Participation at the S+T+ARTS4AFRICA Community events (online and on-site);

Considered participation in exhibitions showcasing the outcomes of the residencies at Ars Electronica Festival in September 2024 in Linz and/or other festivals and venues upon selection; and

Visibility through high-impact communication activities to promote the artistic output and its innovation spillovers.