The Goethe-Institut has launched a call for artists and creative practitioners under the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa programme, supporting collaborative projects that reimagine cultural heritage through contemporary practice.
This initiative invites creatives to engage with heritage narratives from across Southern Africa, working together in interdisciplinary clusters to co-produce new artistic works that reflect the region’s cultural diversity and contemporary realities.
Funding
Selected participants will receive €6,000 and take part in a six-month collaborative process, including in-person retreats, joint working sessions, and the production of three co-created artistic outputs. The programme covers travel, accommodation, and production costs.
Programme structure
Participants will be selected for Heritage Narrative Clusters, each comprising nine interdisciplinary artists from at least three countries.
Over a six-month period, participants will:
Take part in a one-week narrative retreat
Participate in two in-person working sessions
Collaborate online with fellow artists
Contribute to the co-creation of three artistic outputs (e.g. film, exhibition, performance)
Present the final works through public events
The programme focuses on collaborative storytelling approaches that explore both tangible and intangible cultural heritage in innovative ways.
Eligibility
Applications are open to:
Individual artists and creative practitioners or artistic groups
Applicants based in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
Applicants based in the EU (provided all other criteria are met)
Applicants must:
Have at least three years of professional artistic experience
Be 18 years or older
Be available to participate fully in all programme activities
Focus
The programme prioritises interdisciplinary collaboration, cross-border exchange, and the development of new narratives that enhance the visibility and relevance of Southern African cultural heritage.
Application information
Application deadline: 29 May 2026
Applicants are encouraged to review the full guidelines and requirements before applying.
For more information, click here.
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