Deadline: 15 June 2023

Call for applications for the Building Beyond Mentorship by the Prince Claus Fund & Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie 2023.

During this year-long programme, 12 participants are brought together to join peer group sessions, masterclasses, and two Lab Weeks (one in the African continent, and one in the Netherlands). In addition to this, each participant also receives a grant of €10.000 and guidance from mentors to create the body of work.

Our cities are more than just spaces for living and working; they hold communities, expressions, knowledge systems, economies, beliefs, and they are crucial spaces for identity formation that shapes our lives. Globally, the pressure on cities is growing exponentially, particularly on the African continent.

Are you a mid-career artist, designer, or creative with 5-10 years of experience in architecture, design, or spatial practice, whose work is dedicated to (re)imaging the future of your African city?

We invite you to apply to the Building Beyond Mentorship and define the future of public space and community in your city by activating the imagined possibilities of your localised context.

Building Beyond is an invitation to dream new realities into being. For more information about the programme and how to apply, head here: loom.ly/lAN7SlM