CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ACF ACADEMY BOOT CAMP #6 | CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

About the Open Call

As part of its ACF-Academy program, the African Culture Fund (ACF), in partnership with AFREXIMBANK, is launching its sixth call for applications targeting cultural managers and artists from North Africa, as part of the activities of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers. This initiative aims to support the emergence, professionalization, and networking of young talents in the fields of cultural management across North Africa. Recognizing the key challenges these professionals face—such as lack of technical resources, limited access to professional networks, and a scarcity of creative spaces—ACF and its partner are offering a structured support program that combines specialized training, artistic exchanges, and professional networking opportunities. The program serves as a platform for learning and creative expression and reflects ACF’s commitment to the sustainable development and professionalization of Africa’s cultural and creative industries (CCI), while celebrating regional artistic identities. Objectives of the Call: This call for applications aims to: Strengthen the technical, managerial, and legal skills of young professionals in the visual arts sector through masterclasses focused on creation, intellectual property, and international positioning. Promote a better understanding of market dynamics, particularly regarding the visibility of African artists on the international stage and the protection of their works. Encourage an integrated approach to cultural entrepreneurship, grounded in the values of the Maaya concept, with the goal of supporting sustainable, locally rooted artistic initiatives. Foster the exchange of experiences and best practices among North African cultural actors, in a spirit of intra-African cooperation.

What is Offered

The program offers specialized training, artistic exchanges, and professional networking opportunities. The African Culture Fund (ACF) will cover all costs related to participation in the program, including international travel, accommodation, and meals.

Requirements

Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years old. They must reside in a North African country and be a visual artist, cultural manager, or cultural administrator. Applicants must have at least 3 years of professional experience in the sector and be fully available to participate in all program activities.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire application form available for download at the following link: https://www.africanculturefund.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Formulaire_Candidature_ACF_Academy_Boot-Camp-6_English-1.docx. Applicants must submit their complete application no later than July 31, 2025, to the following email addresses: candidatures@africanculturefund.net and applications@africanculturefund.net. Applications may be submitted in French or English, and must include: The duly completed application form, an updated CV, a letter of motivation explaining the applicant’s interest in the program, a copy of a valid ID, a portfolio of recent works, and a brief description of an artistic project.