Goethe-Institut Johannesburg opens call for applications for the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) Project Grant [CLOSED]
The Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) is a multi-disciplinary support programme for artists and art initiatives living and working in South Africa. It grants seed funding of up to R 105.000.
The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg announced its call for proposals for the 2024 edition of the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS), a multi-disciplinary support programme for artists and art initiatives living and working in South Africa. The GPS programme grants seed funding of up to R 105.000 per project to artistic projects that are realised in rural parts of South Africa between February and November 2024.
The Goethe-Institut stated that it “set up this grant to support art professionals from across South Africa who collaborate with cultural or public spaces and engage with the people in the areas where these spaces are located.”
It also stated that “for 2024, the emphasis is on artistic projects that are engaging with communities outside South Africa’s big urban centres and are focusing on the production and/or facilitation of artistic content.”
“We are also welcoming projects that deliberately foster collaboration between the rural and the urban and include collaboration with a specific community or arts space,” it added.
In 2024, up to 4 arts projects will be chosen for support by GPS.
An independent jury of arts professionals, selected by the Goethe-Institut for their expertise in the field of high-quality independent art projects, arts project management and community work, is responsible for the selection of projects that will be supported in 2024.
Application Checklist
The following information and materials should be prepared in order to fill in the application:
Mandatory:
A short synopsis of your project (max. of 200 words)
A detailed project description (max. 1000 words)
A short paragraph about the projects’ objectives and means how they will be met (max. 200 words)
A project timeline including realisation plan and promotion strategy (max. 500 words)
Short biographies/descriptions (max. 500 words) of all involved parties (artists, collaborators, space/venue etc.)
Cooperation agreement signed by all artists, collaborators, and spaces involved in the project.
A Budgetplan outlining the estimated costs (expenditure) and planned income for your project
Optional:
Supporting material/references of previous work (e.g. press reviews, visual documentation) – NO reference letters needed. You will be able to upload up to 3 files and add up to 3 website links.
Eligibility Criteria
Only projects of a non-commercial nature will be considered.
The Goethe-Institut offers financial support for chosen projects to the maximum amount of R 105.000 per project. Should the project budget exceed this amount, the artist/project team should seek further support from other funding institutions, donors or sponsors - information of which should be included in the Budgetplan for this application form.
The proposed space has an established track record, operating for at least 1 year and professionalism evident. The profile of the space must be such that realisation of proposed project is viable.
A clear and viable realisation/project plan is mandatory.
The signed collaboration agreement outlining the form of commitment from the space is essential.
A clear idea on how the project engages with communities, preferably outside South Africa’s big urban centres, must be part of the project proposal. Projects taking place in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban will not be considered. Collaborations between practitioners, collectives or spaces that are based in the rural and urban areas are welcome.
Only one project proposal per artist will be considered by the jury.
Evaluation Criteria of Proposals
The project demonstrates artistic quality and cultural relevance and demonstrates rootedness in the respective local community.
The project application has met the deadline and documentation is complete.
Realisation plan, budget outline and partners/infrastructure are coherent and realistic for achieving the aims of the project.
The project is feasible within the planned project period and takes place in 2024.
A complete and realistic budget plan that outlines additional support in the case that a project’s budget exceeds the GPS total budget per project of R 105.000. This is particularly important with large/ambitious projects, where eventual realisation may seem unlikely with inadequate funding.
The work is appropriate for the space and audience and reflects what the artist/project team is aiming to achieve.
The proposal illustrates that both artist(s) and the space where the project will take place are able and willing to support the project from start to finish. The project and the proposed space in which it will be presented need to operate in partnership with each other. The partners need to take into account all conceptual concerns and manage all logistical tasks.
About Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, active worldwide. They promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange.
How to apply
Visit the announcement page for the application link and to learn more.
Application Deadline is 1st September 2023, 12 NOON (SAST).
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