The Association Animed has launched a call for artistic project proposals aimed at enhancing the cultural heritage of the Medina of Tunis. This initiative is part of a social innovation project that seeks to promote the urban and peri-urban heritage of the Medina and exploit it for tourism purposes. The project is funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Italy-Tunisia 2021-2027 program.
The call for projects targets artists, collectives, and artistic structures residing or active in Tunisia. The goal is to select four artistic projects that will be designed and implemented in collaboration with the communities and inhabitants of the Medina of Tunis. These projects should contribute to the valorization of the material and immaterial heritage of the Medina, revitalize its local spaces, and strengthen its connection with its social and cultural environment.
The approach adopted by Animed places local communities at the heart of the heritage valorization process. Proposed projects should be based on co-creation and joint participation of the inhabitants of the Medina, while opening up to dialogue and expression of experiences, collective memory, and stories related to the urban space. This approach aims to encourage innovative forms of cultural participation and to offer new artistic visions on the Medina.
The call for projects covers a wide range of artistic disciplines and practices, including theater, performing arts, music, visual arts, photography, videography, documentary film, literature, oral storytelling, contemporary crafts, public space design, digital practices, and hybrid and multidisciplinary projects. The selected projects will be implemented in the Medina of Tunis, reinforcing the role of art as a tool for community participation and local heritage promotion.
The projects should also aim to highlight the richness of the Medina's heritage, practices, and spaces, and to encourage innovative forms of cultural participation. The selected projects will be chosen based on their ability to involve local communities in the valorization process and to promote the cultural heritage of the Medina.
At the end of the selection and evaluation process, four artistic projects will be selected and implemented in the Medina of Tunis. This initiative is expected to contribute to the promotion of the cultural heritage of the Medina and to the reinforcement of the role of art in community participation and local development.
The Association Animed's call for projects is open until a specified deadline, and interested parties can submit their proposals according to the guidelines provided. This initiative is a significant step towards promoting the cultural heritage of the Medina of Tunis and encouraging innovative forms of artistic expression and community participation.
Key points
- Association Animed launches call for artistic projects to promote cultural heritage in Medina of Tunis
- Four artistic projects to be selected and implemented in Medina of Tunis
- Projects should involve local communities in heritage valorization process
