These grants are intended for supporting artists in an emergency situation and allow them to focus on the creative process rather than on their day-to-day survival, by encouraging a form of "creative freedom". "creative residency at home.
Thanks to this grant, Africalia awards 50 awards with a contribution from 1,500 per artist (all disciplines combined), in its countries of operation Burkina Faso, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
After several weeks of selection, more than 1,300 applications received, a jury made up of English- and French-speaking professionals from the cultural sector selected 50 candidates from various disciplines from audiovisual and music to dance, theatre, writing and the visual arts.
The winners will begin their "creative residencies" at home from 1 July until the end of August. You will discover their creations at the end of the summer !
