AMA is delighted to announce the launch of “Danse et mobilités en Afrique.” Authored by Virginie Dupray, this new publication focuses on the unique challenges and stakes of mobility in the field of dance in Africa. Featuring in-depth analysis, case studies and practical tips and tools, this publication inaugurates a new series focusing on mobility…
AMA is pleased to announce the launch of its new publication, “Mobility and Touring in West Africa”, the result of long-term research carried out by François Bouda (lead researcher), Espéra Donouvossi, Devin Hentz and Luc Mayitoukou. In addition to its grants program, AMA conducts research on mobility and touring in Africa. Through studies centring on…
It is our pleasure to announce the grantees of Session 31 of AMA’s mobility grants programme (March 2020-June 2020). Thanks to the generous support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AMA is able to support 14 artists and cultural professionals for their travel projects within Africa. Please find all the information about the grantees,…
The third edition of the Guide to funding opportunities for the international mobility of artists and culture professionals – AFRICA is now online thanks to the research of Art Moves Africa, the support of the Institut français and the coordination of On the Move. The main objective of this cultural mobility funding guide is to provide an overview of the funding bodies and programmes…
AMA is proud to announce the launch of “Retracing Roots and Tracing New Routes: Mobility and Touring in North Africa,” the latest publication in its series of regional studies on arts mobility in Africa. The new study is now available in two formats: e-Book and PDF for download. The study provides: – a mapping of spaces…
Ouafa Belgacem, resource mobilization expert and AMA grantee, travelled from Tunis, Tunisia to Tripoli, Libya, in order to complete a networking and scoping mission hosted by the WaraQ Art Foundation between February 15 and 18. A researcher and expert in resource mobilization and management, Ouafa Belgacem has extensive experience in the MENA, Africa and Asia.…
Bibata Ibrahim Maiga, Sahadatou Ami Touré and Marcelle Kabran, dancers and AMA grantees, travelled from Bamako, Cotonou and Abidjan (respectively) to Dakar to participate in a residency at the Centre Culturel Blaise Senghor (January 20-February 2). Bibata, Ami and Marcelle are part of a new generation of young dancers and choreographers that are spreading the…
Lanoi Maloiy, cultural researcher and AMA grantee, travelled from Nairobi (Kenya) to Johannesburg (South Africa) from December 10 to 15 to conduct research on museum management in five museums and cultural centres. Lanoi Maloiy is an experienced researcher specializing in issues of women in politics, media, education, social justice and cultural policy. Since May 2018,…
Bérengère Brooks, theatre director and AMA grantee, travelled from Dakar (Senegal) to Tunis (Tunisia) to participate in the 2018 edition of the Journées théâtrales de Carthage Festival. She was in Carthage from December 10 to 16. Born in France and trained in Great Britain, Bérengère Brooks has lived and worked in Africa for more than…
AMA is proud to announce that Ouafa Belgacem, founder and CEO of Culture Funding Watch, has been awarded a mobility grant as part of Session 30 of its grants programme. AMA was able to allocate funds to Ms. Belgacem’s trip thanks to a small supplement remaining at the end of its granting session. Ouafa is…
