Open call: Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival in Egypt

The programmes is for performing artists (directors/choreographers) who have previously produced one or two performances. The festival will showcase an additional four performances from 7 to 9 November. These are two separate activities within the programme, and will require separate applications. Applicants can apply for both.

The training programme is for those currently developing a performance that will not premiere before November 2024, whether at the ideation, fundraising, or production phase.

The performance showcase is for a completed new work that was produced between 2022 and 2024, with a maximum of four to six people on tour.

Travel, accommodation, per diem, and airport transfers in Cairo will be provided for both the training programme and the performance showcase. The performance showcase also includes symbolic compensation and technical and production support.

Who can apply?

• Performing artists (directors/choreographers) who have previously produced one or two performances.
• Have Arab nationality or are of Arab descent, living in Egypt, the Arab region or the UK.
• Currently developing a performance which won’t premiere before November 2024, whether at the ideation, fundraising, or production phase.
• Show an interest in developing their artistic practice, and are eager to develop their professional careers regionally and internationally.
• Are able to participate for the full duration of the programme in Cairo, arriving on 16 October and departing on 10 November.

What will be offered?

• Travel, accommodation, per diem, and airport transfers in Cairo.
• Rigorous training programme for artistic and career development.
• Guidance to develop and conduct project pitches.
• Opportunity to network with fellow artists and programmers from Egypt, the UK, and the Arab region.

How to apply?

• Applicants who wish to apply for the training programme should click here while those who wish to apply for the performance showcase should apply here before 18 August 11.59pm Cairo time.

View the original call here.