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Organize a Workshop in South Africa on Public Culture: Applications open

Deadline: 1 May 2015

Applications are open to organize a workshop in South Africa on Public Culture organized by The African Critical Inquiry Programme (ACIP). The African Critical Inquiry Programme (ACIP) seeks to advance inquiry and debate about the roles and practice of public culture, public cultural institutions and public scholarship in shaping identities and society in Africa. The maximum funding amount for the workshop is ZAR 60,000.

The ACIP Workshops are intended as annual occasions to identify and address critical themes, fundamental questions and pressing practical issues concerning public culture.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applications may be submitted by experienced scholars and cultural practitioners based in universities, museums, and other cultural organizations in South Africa
  • Applications may be submitted by a single individual or a pair of individuals who have different institutional affiliations and bring different perspectives, approaches or specializations to the proposed Workshop theme.

How to Apply

 Interested applicants should submit the following as a single file attachment with documents in the order listed:

  1. Completed cover sheet.
  2. Abstract of the proposed Workshop theme, focus and plan.
  3. Two to three page statement of the nature and significance of the proposed Workshop theme and focus.
  4. List of proposed participants with their affiliations, brief bios and descriptions of how their work relates to the Workshop.
  5. Plan of work and schedule for organizing the Workshop.
  6. Two page curriculum vitae.
  7. Two reference letters .
  8. Preliminary Workshop budget that explains and justifies expenses.

Each Workshop may apply for up to ZAR 60,000 to support Workshop activities and planning. Applicants need not apply for the full amount. Funds can be used to pay honoraria, cover out of town participants’ travel costs, purchase materials, establish a website, promote Workshop activities, hire a student assistant to help with organization, and cover other related expenses.

For more information, please visit: ACIP.

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