Culture Fund and EU Boost Arts Sector With $49K Funding
Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in partnership with the European Union (EU) delegation, has announced a significant boost of US$49,264 in additional funding for the Creative Actions Project 2.
This infusion of resources is aimed at fostering innovative artistic ventures as Zimbabwe takes strides to advance its arts sector, aligning with global progress in the field.
This announcement comes on the heels of the allocation of US$748,588 to 42 projects in June 2023, which are currently in their initial stages of implementation.
In a statement released recently, the EU and Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust expressed that these funds are meant to sustain the ongoing realization of proposed art projects.
“CreativeACTIONs2 aims at complementing national development priorities by funding innovative artistic and cultural expressions, empowering civil society, promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, and providing training and skills development programmes for arts and culture practitioners.
“As part of this ongoing endeavour, the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust and the EU Delegation has earmarked the next cycle of small grants funding, expected to occur between October and November 2023. Interested applicants are invited to access and download application forms directly from the Culture Fund,” reads the statement.
The joint statement highlighted that the allocation process for the funds will be transparent, benefiting five selected projects.
Among these is the “Intercultural Dialogues: Bringing Popular Folklores to Life in Zimbabwean Sign Language,” granted US$10,000 to propel the venture forward.
Furthermore, a project aimed at “Supporting Young Female Cinematographers and Editors in the Zimbabwe Film Sector” stands to gain US$9,515.
This project, led by an aspiring young female cinematographer, focuses on nurturing emerging talents in film production through targeted training, thus carving a niche for the next generation of filmmakers.
There are also initiatives such as “Enhancing Social Inclusion of Young People with Disability in Mutare District through Digital Audio-Visual Media,” “The Reading Time Series,” and “Basket Weaving Capacity Building.”
The EU’s commitment of €2,060,500 over a span of 36 months to the CreativeACTIONs2 initiative, facilitated through the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, underscores the gravity of this effort.
Launched in January 2023, the project centers on nurturing and empowering Zimbabwean artists and cultural practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines including music, dance, theatre, literary arts, and fashion.
Culture Fund and EU Boost Arts Sector With $49K Funding
