STARTS4AFRICA Residency Programme 2024
Are you a technological innovator or visionary artist in Nigeria looking for a ground-breaking opportunity? Have you ever wondered how your inventiveness could turn local problems into ground-breaking solutions? Learn about the groundbreaking STARTS4AFRICA Residency Programme, which aims to combine science, technology, and the arts in Sub-Saharan Africa. This exclusive program gives you a six-month residency where you can use your artistic flare to address important concerns like digital mapping and sustainable construction.
This is an incredible chance for you, as a creative individual or member of a multidisciplinary team in Nigeria, to rethink the intersection of science, technology, and the arts. Artists, scholars, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams from Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African nations are invited to apply for the inaugural STARTS4AFRICA Residency Program. This initiative is a shining example of creativity, created to support the region’s distinct mix of art-driven innovation.
Programme Overview
Residency Focus
The STARTS4AFRICA programme offers a six-month residency, focusing on regional challenges such as:
- Food and Water: Addressing critical issues related to sustainability and resources.
- Digital Mapping and Speculative Landscapes: Exploring innovative approaches to digital technology and environmental awareness.
- Culture and Coding: Merging Cultural Heritage with Modern Technology.
- Wearable Technology and Smart Textile: Advancing the Frontiers of Fashion and Technology.
- Immersive Storytelling: Creating new narratives through technology.
- Rethinking Sustainable Construction: Innovating in Building and Architecture.
- Speculative Urbanism: Imagining Future Urban Landscapes.
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Benefits of Participation
- Financial Support: Up to EUR 35,000 budget covering artist fees, participation in events, and other relevant costs.
- Access to Resources: Utilization of facilities provided by the Residency Host Institution.
- Expert Guidance: Assistance from the Local Expert Group and a personalised mentoring program.
- Network Access: Involvement in the Europe-wide S+T+ARTS network.
- Community Events: Participation in S+T+ARTS4AFRICA community events, both online and on-site.
- Exhibition Opportunities: Potential participation in exhibitions like the Ars Electronica Festival in September 2024.
- Visibility: promotion through high-impact communication activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality/Residency: Open to nationals or permanent residents of the DR Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, or any Sub-Saharan African country. Additionally, artistic teams may comprise members from Europe.
Expected Output
- Innovation Output: Production of an artwork or a functional or speculative prototype addressing local challenges.
- Development Plan: Provision of a descriptive abstract and a detailed plan at the start of the residency.
- Engagement in Events: Active participation in local, national, and international events and masterclasses.
- Communication and Dissemination: Sharing experiences through various media channels.
- Contribution to Impact Assessment: Involvement in the analysis conducted by the STARTS4AFRICA Consortium.
STARTS4AFRICA’s Residency Programme Application Process
- Submission Format: Applications must be submitted online through the provided online form here.
- Required Documents: Submission of an Artistic Proposal, Curriculum Vitae, and Portfolio.
- Deadline: February 18, 2024.
For more detailed information, please visit the STARTS4AFRICA Artist Residency.
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In summary
Artists and technologists in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa have a ground-breaking opportunity with the STARTS4AFRICA Residency Program. This program not only encourages innovation driven by the arts but also provides a forum for tackling local issues in distinctive and significant ways. Your involvement might be the start of an amazing adventure that bridges the gap between technology and art while making a big impact on your neighborhood and beyond. Take advantage of this chance to join a movement that is expanding the definition of what is considered innovative and creative.z