The purpose of this residency, and its urgency, came to fruition upon noticing that the majority of institutions in Cairo are distanced from the South ARD South seeks to bridge the gap, by dedicating its residency to artists from the Global South, with a higher concentration of artists from the continent of Africa, including those in the diaspora. The term Global South does not refer to the geographical south of the globe or even to the literal image of the world divided by the equator; rather, it means peoples who share common social, economic, political, and historical characteristics and conditions. The outcome of such programming will be to reorient and expand cultural and knowledge production, create and revisit southward and lateral solidarity to challenge what has been the status quo of the contemporary art scene in Egypt.
ARD South is a process based, one-to-three month artist residency that includes talks, workshops, master classes and exhibitions by resident practitioners.
OPEN CALL
Call for Applications: Art Residency in Cairo, Egypt for Visual Artists under 35 based and practicing o n the continent of Africa
Are you a visual artist from an African country looking to immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural hub and develop your artistic practice? We invite you to apply for a 1-month art residency in Cairo, Egypt. The Residency will take place from 1 October to 31st October 2024 .
During the residency, selected artists will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, engage with local artists and cultural practitioners, and explore the rich history and contemporary art scene of Cairo.
The residency will provide:
- Airfares and Airport meet and assist ( includes visa expenses)
- Accommodation (fully equipped ) at ARD ANNEX
- Per diem and transportation budget
- Production budget
- Private work studio
Eligibility criteria:
- Artists from and based in the continent of AFRICA (Egyptians are ineligible)
- Artists must have 2-5 years of exhibiting experience in the field of Visual Arts.
- Under 35 years of age
- Sufficient grasp of the English language is essential.
- Ability and commitment to travel within the timeline of the residency
- Artists engaged in a variety of visual arts mediums, including installation, photography, video, sculpture, and painting.
- By the end of the residency, the artist will be required to conduct an event (public talk, tour, screening,open studio,showcase…etc) to engage with the public.
Applications are due by 30 June 2024. Selected artists will be notified by 20 July 2024.
Applications must be submitted solely through this online registration form.
For any questions or inquiries please contact us via email: [email protected]
*This residency is made possible through AFREXIMBANK.