Funded Artist Residency Opportunity in Ethiopia 2027 with €1,000 in Support for Artistic Projects
Applicant criteria
- NationalityEgypt, Comoros, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Tunisia
- Age19 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationEthiopia
- Deadline2026-11-01
Opportunity description
A MAZE., in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and cultural partners, has announced the opening of applications for the Playful Obscura #3 Artist Residency Program for 2027. The program offers a funded opportunity for artists, art game developers, and interactive media creators to participate in a creative residency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 25 to February 14, 2027.
The program aims to support artists based in Africa in developing innovative projects that combine art, digital games, and interactive experiences by providing a space for creative work, knowledge exchange, and engagement with the local artistic community.
Benefits
Round-trip airfare from the participant's country of origin.
Coverage of ground transportation upon arrival in Ethiopia.
Accommodation throughout the program.
Access to a shared workspace to develop the artistic project.
Production funding of up to €1,000 per participant to cover project implementation costs, subject to approval of the project proposal.
A €300 allowance per participant to cover food and personal expenses throughout the residency.
Opportunities for knowledge exchange and peer learning among artists.
Opportunities to participate in workshops, studio visits, and activities engaging with the local community.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be artists residing in Africa.
Work in fields such as art game design, digital arts, interactive installations, or creative media.
Possess the skills necessary to develop an artistic project independently.
Submit a project idea that can be developed during the three-week residency.
Provide a portfolio, a project proposal, and links to relevant previous work.
Emerging and mid-career artists are eligible to apply.
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Funded Artist Residency Opportunity in Ethiopia 2027 with €1,000 in Support for Artistic Projects