UMOJA is one of the 11 pilot projects selected for implementation in 2022 by EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) through the initiative European Spaces of Culture. This initiative is testing innovative collaboration models in cultural relations between European and local partner organisations in countries outside the EU. At the heart of the project lies a new spirit of dialogue, in which equality, mutual listening and learning represent the core values that help build trust and understanding between peoples.
UMOJA launches an open call for applications for a five-week long, gender-balanced and multidisciplinary artists’ residency that will take place in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) from 26 September to 29 October 2022. The residency programme intends to open up cultural dialogue between East African and European artists, as well as to promote gender balance and social cohesion through the arts. The original works produced during the residency will be showcased in a repurposed open public space in Dar es Salaam, thus bringing together the artists and local communities. The residency programme will include a final curated presentation.
The call is open to artists and cultural practitioners:
- Working in the fields of visual arts, music and dance.
- Nationals of Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the European Union Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden).
- Over 18 years of age.
UMOJA will provide accommodation, expenses for travel, a per diem of 10 euros a day, a stipend of 1200 euros, a studio for practice and workshops, and tools and work materials - to be discussed with the artists.
