S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence Residencies Program

The S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence (#AI) program is now open for applications! This initiative supports 10 artistic residencies in Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The program aims to empower African artists by providing digital tools, Afro-European expertise, and opportunities to reshape narratives around social justice, inclusivity, and racial paradigms.

📖 About the Program

The S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence Residencies Program aspires to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing issues in Africa, both locally and globally. The program is sponsored by the European Commission (EC) and seeks to foster innovation and creativity in the African art scene.

Key Details:

• Date Published: May 16, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
• Residency Locations:
  • Nigeria
  • Egypt
  • Tunisia
  • South Africa
  • Democratic Republic of Congo

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence Residencies Program will enjoy the following benefits:

• Participation in an 8-month residency program.
• Up to €20,000 budget to cover:
  • Artist fees
  • Production costs
  • Travel and accommodation during the residency
  • Travel to the AI Boot Camp in November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa
• Guidance and support from Residency Host Institutions in Africa and their European counterparts.
• Access to technology experts, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence, to support project development.
• Membership in the S+T+ARTS network, which includes over 10,000 members worldwide.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an individual artist or an artist collective who is a permanent resident or a national of any African country.
• If applying as a collective:
  • Members who are not African residents or nationals may participate, provided that at least one member is a resident or citizen of an African country and is actively involved in the residency.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit their proposals through the designated application portal. The following documents are required:

• A short CV
• A portfolio
• Sketches, images, or videos illustrating the proposal

Application Deadline:

June 27, 2025

🌐 Application Links

• View Program Details
• Apply Here

This program is a unique opportunity for African artists to explore the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative initiative!

• Take part in an 8-Month-Residency Program
• Up to EUR 20 000 budget for artists residencies to cover the artist fee, the production costs, their travel and accommodation during their visit at the Residency Host institution in Africa, and their travel to the AI Boot Camp in November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Guidance and support by the Residency Host Institutions in Africa and their twin in Europe.
• Access to technology experts (in particular in the domain of Artificial Intelligence) provided by the Residency Host Institutions to support the development of the project.
• Access to the S+T+ARTS network, composed of over 10,000 members worldwide.