As part of the Goethe-Institut commissioned project, GamesConnect AFRICA, A MAZE., Goethe-Institut, and Leti Arts are pleased to announce an open call for the PLAYFUL OBSCURA – Arthouse Games Residency, a three-week artist residency will take place from 13 April – 1 May 2026 in Accra, Ghana. This residency is designed as a framework to support artists working within the field of arthouse games and playful media.
The residency reflects a recognition of the growing importance and artistic potential of playful media and arthouse games within the broader art world, with a specific focus on the emerging African scene. It aims to support innovative and experimental art practices that push the boundaries of traditional forms and acknowledge the increasing interconnection between art, technology, and interactive experiences. The residency will host two artists simultaneously.
There will be opportunities for sharing and feedback between the two resident artists, peer-to-peer learning and exchange is encouraged, potentially including workshops and open studio visits with the local community.
The residency is seeking artists based in Africa working within playful media and arthouse game development disciplines. This could include game designers, digital artists, interactive installation artists, and those who explore the intersection of games and art in innovative ways. A consideration is given to artists at various career stages, aiming for a mix of emerging and mid-career artists to foster dialogue and exchange.
Support includes:
- Living and work space
- A production cost of up to a 1,000 EUR per participant will be provided.
- A stipend of 300 EUR will be provided for each participant.
