As part of the Goethe-Institut commissioned project, GamesConnect AFRICA, A MAZE., Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Creative HUB Ethiopia, British Council and Alliance Ethio-Française are pleased to announce an open call for the PLAYFUL OBSCURA – Arthouse Games Residency, a three-week artist residency will take place from 25 January 2027 to 14 February 2027 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
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.
The residency is for artists who want to explore the artistic potential of the medium, creating unique and offbeat experiences in which artistic vision takes centre stage.
The works created during the residency will be exhibited at A MAZE. / Berlin 2027.
The programme is seeking artists based in Africa working within playful media and arthouse game development disciplines, including: game designers, digital artists, interactive installation artists, and those who explore the intersection of games and art in innovative ways.
Support
- Accommodation
- Return flights from country of origin and ground transport
- A shared workspace
- A production cost of up to a 1,000 EUR per participant
- A stipend of 300 EUR (to cover meals and other personal necessities)
