Deadline: 30-Nov-20
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/ Ugandan German Cultural Society (UGCS) is offering funding for locally based projects in the different fields of art and culture.
The Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/ UGCS is an apolitical and non-profit organisation (cultural society) based in Kampala. It is a cooperation partner of the Goethe-Institute that yearly supports the projects of the cultural society with financial help.
By means of numerous cultural events, the Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/ UGCS on the one hand supports the local artist-scene and on the other hand mediates a contemporary view of Germany. It thereby aims to foster the exchange and to support bilateral and international relationships. An extensive yearly language course program enables Ugandans and other interested people to learn German as a foreign language in Kampala. Working languages of the Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/ UGCS are German and English.
Targeted Disciplines
This call for projects targets the following disciplines:
- Visual Arts
- Performance Art
- Photography
- Fashion
- Design
- Digital Arts
- Film/ Video Art
- Literature
- Theatre
- Dance
- Poetry/Spoken Word
- Music
Benefits
- Three selected applicants will receive 2.000.000 UGX to implement their project in the course of 2020.
- Their rooftop terrace or conference room as a venue free of charge if desired
- Support in improving the project’s concept, budget and feasibility if needed
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible projects must:
- be led by individuals living in Uganda being 18 years or above
- be implemented in Uganda
- fall under one of the fields of art mentioned above
- Special consideration will be given to projects that:
- use innovative, witty approaches in the field of the arts
- aim to strengthen the creative exchange between artists and different art forms
- address relevant issues of Ugandan society
Application Requirements
The applications should include:
- Concept note/ project description
- Motivation
- Strategies for implementation of the project
- Aim(s) the project is targeting
- Estimated total budget and financing plan
- CV or portfolio of the project’s holder
For more information, visit http://www.goethezentrumkampala.org/culture/projectfunding/