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Judith van der Kooij, DutchCulture
Judith van der Kooij
Mobility Info Point Advisor
j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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Ettijahat: Zad Programme

Ettijahat: Zad Programme

Funding for the mobility of artists from the Arab Region residing in Europe

Ettijahat is a cultural organization that stimulates the growth of independent culture across the Arab region. The Arab region has witnessed consecutive waves of migration over the past decade, bringing forth generations of experienced and gifted artists who are now embarking on their creative journeys in their new cities.

The main objective of this programme is to promote mobility and communication for artists from the Arab region residing in Europe and to develop their artistic and professional path in collaboration with their peers and across various artistic spaces and platforms. Additionally, Zad assists artists in reaching and engaging with different types of audiences, all while enhancing their contributions to public life within the cities and countries in which they reside and work.

Zad’s support covers all artistic and literary specialisations and is open to individuals of all ages. Some examples of this support include presenting theatrical works and live artistic performances, concerts at music festivals, streaming films in cities and places where they have not previously been streamed, organising or joining literary readings, organising and relocating art exhibitions, and sharing the outcomes of artist residencies.

Mobility to or from
The Netherlands
Destination
Europe
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova, Republic of
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Discipline(s)
Visual Arts
Heritage
Audiovisual Media
Literature
Music
Design
Performing Arts
Digital Culture
Multi-disciplinary
Who can apply
Individuals
  • All artists (individuals or groups)from the Arab region, regardless of their ethnic background, who have relocated to Europe since 2015. The program gives priority to artists who moved from the following countries: Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, and Libya;
  • Any artist who plays a major role in the artistic work and who needs support to travel can apply: director, writer, music composer, scenographer, producer, or curator, regardless of the nationality of the team who can benefit from ZAD’s framework.
For what
Accommodation
Project
Remuneration
Residency
Travel
  • Travel costs between all countries in Europe, and this includes travel within cities and regions in the country of residence. This can also cover the travel costs of children and partners as well as childcare costs. The programme encourages the adoption of environmental and economic solutions, if possible, when considering travel options.
  • Accommodation costs;
  • Travel insurance coverage, including any costs related to special needs or health conditions;
  • Transportation and shipment costs of artworks and production materials;
  • Costs of translating artworks into several languages and the costs of simultaneous translation during live meetings with the public.
How much

Not specified.

Requirements
  • The program requires that the artist obtain an official invitation from the party or organization to which they want to travel, if the travel destination is different from the headquarters of the organizing party, and the organizing party must be an artistic or literary entity;
  • Zad supports presenting the artistic or literary work to new audiences in new cities and/or countries where the artistic work has not been previously presented;
  • The mobility of previously produced works and/or new works can be supported;
  • The travel date must be at least two months after the results announcement date;
  • Applications that meet all conditions are reviewed based on the following criteria
    • Artistic destination: The relevance of the destination in terms of its connection to the artist’s artistic experience;
    • Audience: To what extent does the nature of the artistic event allow the artist to reach new audiences?
    • Networking: To what extent does the event contribute to building cooperation and partnerships that open new horizons for the artist?
    • Travel options: Are travel costs reasonable? Do they align with ZAD’s goals?
When to apply
Currently closed
Deadline was 28-2-2025
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Ettijahat: Zad Programme
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