Duct tape and Dreams is a free 9-month hands-on mentoring and capacity building programme for emerging artistic collectives that offers necessary tools and expertise to build a sustainable future in the independent cultural sector.
All participants will get a tailored expert coaching, access to capacity building activities, an opportunity to peer learn and attend TEH conference in Leipzig with 350+ creatives and a chance to win a money prize through the Philippe Grombeer Award of 5000 Euro. Participants will also get access to a vibrant and diverse community of like-minded kick starters from across Europe and beyond.
Up-&-coming creative spaces that are led by youth, underrepresented communities, refugees, advocacy and civil society groups and that are working with digital cultures, environmental sustainability, democracy and humanitarian response are welcome to apply. Applicants should be motivated and have capacity to actively participate in the programme and all its activities. Applications can be submitted until 14 February. Further information on how to apply and how the application is assessed can be found here.
13 young creative collectives were already supported by the programme, find more information about the discoveries made and lessons learned here.
