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Call for Artists
Fak’ugesi Digital Africa Residency in collaboration with Pro Helvetia & ANT
Call for artists addressing technology and/or creative technologists to participate in the annual Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival’s creative residency in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Call applicable only for individuals living in or working from of SADC countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, DRC and Tanzania.
Number of Places: 3
Fak’ugesi Digital Africa Residency Focus: The focus of the Fak’ugesi Festival in 2017 is the role of collaborative and interdisciplinary practice between technology, art and culture.
In 2017 we are highlighting bravery as an important characteristic in how young Africans need to engage in a globalised information economy.
2017 has challenged the bravest of us; this year FAK’UGESI AFRICAN DIGITAL INNOVATION FESTIVAL salutes digital Africans that follow their hearts and live bravely.
BRAVE TECH HEARTS BEAT AS ONE!
We are looking for artists and creative technologists who are exploring: digital art and interdisciplinary practices between technology, creativity and culture in Africa.
Supported by the Residency: Travel to Johannesburg from SADC country, accommodation, per diems, foundational production budget. Some mentorship and production support.
More Information:
Residency Expectations: Successful applicants will be are required to be in Johannesburg for the full residency period. Residents are expected to develop work in residence (either collaboratively with the other residents or independently). Residents are expected to engage publically through their practice with attendees via either workshops or talks. The required residency outcome is to produce a work (the format is open: installation, screen based, performance, app, game, etc.) for a final exhibition to open
on Friday the 8th September 2017 as part of the Fak’ugesi Festival program in Johannesburg.
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To guide you- have a look at our 2015 manifesto:
There’s a revolution in the city
It’s the pulse of innovation the rhythm of a digital age beating down your door
Can you hear the surge of marching feet ?
It’s the sound of bloggers, programmers, swankers, international digital visionaries, graffiti artists, cyber geeks, hipsters, indie gamers, hip hop heads, amaPantsula, digital nerds and even iziKothane.
Si fak’ugesi / We switching it on
RISE MZANSI, RISE
It’s time to create, innovate and germinate
Stop googling and start making the tools to unlock upload your potential
Connect realtime to innovative digital minds with:
Seminars, talks, exhibitions, game arcades, workshops, public performances, parties, interactive art, tech demos, and pitches.
Woza na bangani bakho (come with all your friends)
Si fak’ugesi / We switching it on
RISE AFRICA, RISE
It’s time to electrify your mind at the Fak’ugesi Festival Get connected to a surge of digital creativity.
Ungaphuthelwa / Don’t let it pass you by
Si fak’ugesi / We switching it on
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