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Open Call: Open Arts Publishing Residency

Open Arts is thrilled to announce Open Arts Publishing, a new initiative under the Open Arts Development Foundation dedicated to showcasing authentic Northern stories. Apply for our 1-week residency by October 31, 2025.

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OPEN CALL:

Open Arts is thrilled to announce Open Arts Publishing, a new initiative under the Open Arts Development Foundation dedicated to showcasing authentic Northern stories.

Our mission is to preserve & amplify African voices and champion underrepresented literary talent.

We invite writers seeking a peaceful, focused environment to work on their manuscripts or develop a body of work to apply for our 1-week residency — access to a state-of-the-art space, serene setting & 3 daily meals included.

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Apply: Send one PDF to info@openartsworld.org containing:

  • Excerpt (1 page max)
  • Residency Plan (300 words max)
  • Brief Bio/Artistic Statement (100–150 words)

For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at info@openartsworld.org.

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