Kokination:
British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Arts Cultural Exchange Programme 2021 has developed the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Arts Cultural Exchange Open Call to provide grants to cultural organizations, festivals, artists, and creatives between the countries of SSA* and the UK to create art, build networks, collaborate and develop markets​ , and share artists’ work with audiences.

The call for applications is open to:

artists,
arts organisations,
festivals,
arts professionals
creative sector researchers
Who are working across all art forms (Architecture, Design and Fashion, Film, Literature, Music, Theatre and Dance, Visual Art).

Individuals and organisations in participating countries (see eligibility criteria below) can apply for grants in three categories:

Deadline: 1 February 2022

RESEARCH: Grants to undertake research between SSA and UK arts and creative sectors. Research may take the form of meeting with potential arts partners; finding out more about the arts ecosystem in a particular country; gaining an understanding of artistic trends; meeting artists and/or attending events and festivals.

Applicants should share research outcomes in a public format of their choice, for example, a diary, blog, photoblog, an event, or a film. (Grants up to £5,000)

NEW CONNECTIONS: Grants to support new or early-stage collaborations between artists, arts professionals and partners in SSA and the UK. Projects can include research and development but must include at least one public event, online and/or in-person (in line with COVID regulations in country) .

http://kokination.com/british-council-sub-saharan-africa-ssa-arts-cultural-exchange-programme-2021/