OPEN CALL

Foundation for Contemporary Art (FCA)-Ghana and PART International Art Residency Austria invite applications from artists and curators based in Ghana for the 2026 residency cycle.

The Open Call is managed and coordinated by FCA-Ghana.

Application deadline: October 30, 2025 (11:59 pm GMT)

FCA-Ghana’s collaboration with PART holds two spots (each for 3 months) for artists (June to August) and curators (August to October) based in Ghana throughout the year. In addition, PART hosts and supports up to six international residents at any given time and is supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS).

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For the duration of the residency, successful applicants will be provided with:

- Dedicated working and living space.

- Monthly stipend of €1,300 to be paid directly by the BMWKMS to the residents.

- Curatorial support and individual programme for the resident with the PART team.

- Exclusive programming and social events, organised for all Residency participants.

- Issuance of an official invitation letter and support with visa applications, if required.

- International return flight ticket: Accra - Vienna – Accra to be paid directly by FCA-Ghana

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Send an email to projects@fcaghana.org with the subject line “FCA-PART Residency Application - 2026” including ALL of the following documents as PDF files:

- CV (max. 2 pages, including contact details such as website and social media)

- Short Bio

- Portfolio with Statement (about your work or practice)

- Motivation Letter

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Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the outcome by November 10, 2025.

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We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, religion, or sexual identity.

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