A street-art competition has been launched by the Delegation of the European Union to the African Union. The initiative will involve street artists from Africa and Europe to visualise dialogue, open-mindedness, human dignity, and mutual respect between Africa and Europe. Through the universal language of art the aim is to bring the two continents together.
Street artists from any European Union or African Union member state over the age of 18 can apply. Candidates are requested to propose a creative concept and adapt it to two different areas as indicated in the guidelines.
Four winners will be selected – two from each continent. They will be invited to perform their creative work on the streets of Addis Ababa, in May 2021; in celebration of Europe Day (9 May), Africa Day (23 May) and the year of Culture of the African Union. The costs of their trip will be covered and each winner will receive €3,000.
The artwork should draw its inspiration from the shared values and goals that are reflected in the Africa EU partnership. It should also illustrate the cooperative principles that bind both Unions, in a positive and optimistic outlook of a common future. The applicants should provide a portfolio demonstrating past experiences with similar projects as well. Through this competition, the EU Delegation to the African Union wishes also to provide a message of support to artists and the creative sector.
The deadline for applications is 4th April 2021.
To find out more about the competition, its guidelines and to participate, visit https://africa-eustreetheart.eu\