Deadline: 14 August 2017
British Council Ghana has launched a call for proposals for curation of their 6-day pop-up creative hub in Accra.
In line with the objectives, from August 2017 until March 2018 the British Council will deliver a series of multidisciplinary arts and creative economy activities to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Ghana’s independence.
Majority of the activity will take place during a six-day pop-up creative hub that will see us turning the British Council Ghana Skills Hub and Innovation Centre into a collaborative workspace for young artists, creatives, designers, technologists, ‘hackers’ and makers from Ghana and the UK to connect, share ideas and build physical outputs. The core activity will hold in the second week of November 2017.
Objectives
The key objectives of the pop up hub will be to:
- Connect British and Ghanaian young creatives to enable them collaborate and present their work
- Stimulate debate and discussion to help articulate challenges and opportunities for young people in the creative economy
- Offer an opportunity for young artists and creatives to develop their practice through peer-to-peer sharing and learning
Hub Themes and Concepts
- Identity
- Technology
- Inclusion
- The role of the creative sector
Funding Information
- Funding support for implementation of the pop-up hub project of 20,000 GBP – the grant will be given to the lead partner
- Branding and publicity across a range of platforms including digital and traditional media
- Venue, logistics and project management support in Ghana
- Logistical support for travel arrangements, visas and accommodation (to be covered by the 20,000 GBP grant)
Criteria
- British Council Ghana is currently seeking original and adventurous proposals to curate the programme for the six-day pop-up hub.
- British Council Ghana is looking for:
- A joint proposal from a creative hub or network in Ghana and a similar network in the UK which comprises predominantly young creatives between the ages of 18 and 35
- The proposal must have one lead partner from either Ghana or UK and another partner from the other country
- Projects that offer a balance between: forums that give participants an opportunity to strengthen and showcase Ghana / UK creative partnerships, explore the challenges that face young people in the creative sector in the UK and Ghana and offer skills development.
- Creative partnerships that offer an exciting experience for artists, participants and audiences
- Projects that support the hub’s objectives, concept and themes, as stated above
- Projects that have a strong digital element for wider audience engagement in both countries
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Ghana and United Kingdom
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.