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Call for individual women artists and/or small collectives

Link: http://www.addisinmotion.com/
INTRODUCTION
'Addis in motion’ is a transmedia project inspired by the urbanisation of Ethiopian capital and the changing place of the women in the society. The project is operating on multiple levels: conference, project diary, workshop and artistic practice aiming to raise civic consciousness. The emergence of community art in the urban has a key importance in community involvement amplifying civic initiatives. We are looking for Addis Ababa’s own voice and unique stories from women’s perspective told in various formats.

Applicants taking part of the program must participate in the workshops and create a piece of art that reflects on the addressed topic of the programme. The selected artists must document the preparation, the making and the outcome of their project and also their personal statement regarding their work that will be displayed on the website of the programme.

9th of Jan Conference
11th-17th of Jan Workshops
18th-24th of Jan Project week
29th of Jan Closing event

  

Call for individual women artists and/or small collectives

GRANT
Total budget (4500 USD) will be rationally divided between the projects depending on the budget proposals.

APPLY WITH
new media art, community art, installation, performance, video/multimedia art, sound art

KEYWORDS
  • city development
  • chinese influence vs western influence
  • cultural transformation, traditions
  • role of women in the changing city

JURY
More info coming soon...

How to complete the application?
Send us the following documents in English to addisinmotion@gmail.com:
  • completed application form
  • detailed project description
  • budget proposal (honorarium+equipment)



Application deadline 30th October 2015





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