Apply to join the N’Zassa Creative program, designed to support Ivorian professionals in the Creative and Cultural Industries. Following the success of the audiovisual and music sectors in 2024, this call now targets visual arts organizations. Part of the PEM N’Zassa project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Enabel, N’Zassa Creative offers a support program aimed at strengthening Ivorian SMEs through an international mobility pathway.
The entrepreneurs targeted by this program are active in the visual arts in Côte d’Ivoire and Belgium and must present a clear and solid entrepreneurial project to benefit from business development support.
Participants will be supported by MASA and Pali Pali:
MASA is one of the major artistic events in Africa, dedicated to the cultural development of performing arts on the continent. It aims to support the creation and production of high-quality performances, facilitate the mobility of creators and their productions both in Africa and internationally, train artists and professionals in the production chain, and promote the continued development of the performing arts sector, including music, theater, and dance. (https://www.fr.masa.ci/)
Pali Pali is a cultural, social, and solidarity project accelerator. Pali Pali creates, manages, and energizes spaces for exchange and experimentation. It supports and accelerates the development of businesses in the Creative and Cultural Industries sector. In total, more than 400 companies have been supported, with all types of actions, ranging from professionalized associations to international fundraising. (www.pali-pali.com)
Two support pathways:
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- Training Pathway:
This pathway is intended for individuals wishing to professionalize. It offers vocational training and sessions on essential tools. These training sessions will be held at MASA, with the participation of local and international professionals.
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- Expansion Pathway (International Development):
This pathway targets companies with strong international potential. The selected entrepreneurs will participate in a mobility program to Belgium during Art Brussels, scheduled for the week of April 21, 2025. They will have the opportunity to meet international partners, participate in key events, and strengthen their presence in the European market.
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Call for Projects in 2025: Visual Arts
Art Brussels
Art Brussels is one of the most prestigious contemporary art fairs in Europe. This event attracts galleries, emerging artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the world, offering an exceptional platform for visibility and networking for visual arts professionals.
Integrated Support
The selected entrepreneurs will benefit from a structured pathway that includes:
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- Pre-mobility Coaching:
Dedicated sessions to strengthen the key skills needed to prepare participants for their international expansion.
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- Business Development:
Bi-monthly meetings focused on business development, allowing participants to refine their commercial strategies and maximize future opportunities.
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Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Contact : melanie@pali-pali.com daniel.kouassi@masa.ci
The MASA is a cultural platform for promoting African Performing Arts. Its main objectives are : To Support creativity and good quality productions, To facilitate the movement of artists and their works within Africa and throughout the world, To train artists and key professionals in the production field, To promote African Performing Arts.