The German Embassy Pretoria and LIA-Leipzig International Art Programme would like to invite artists from Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa to apply for a three months residency exchange in Leipzig, Germany. The Leipzig International Art Programme (LIA) is an international artist in residency programme located at the Spinnerei Leipzig (www.spinnerei.de), a former cotton mill and now cultural hub. LIA focuses on being a place for experimentation and learning within a strong local artist community and a city rich in traditions. Local and international artists have an impact on each other while exchanging cultural experiences; they are shifting their gaze. The founder of LIA, Anna-Louise Rolland, states, “At LIA, we believe that moving outside of our comfort zone leads to new perspectives opening up. International visual artists working together with professional musicians, public spaces, and institutions like museums fit perfectly into this philosophy. This type of collaboration leads to new approaches being developed and new kinds of artistic exchanges taking place”. APPLICATION PROCEDURE An expression of interest (500 words max.) explaining, for example, the project you wish to develop during the residency or research, you would like to do, and what interests you about working at the Spinnerei Leipzig A CV or biography  Up to 6 images of your work or video/audio links The specification of the subject matter of your e-mail so we can file you correctly: Open Call African Leipzig WORTH Free accommodation in an 83 square meter furnished studio incl., curated group show in the residency Coverage of travel and flight, visa, and health insurance costs Fellowship 760,00 € per month Curatorial advice by LIA director Anna-Louise Rolland ELIGIBILITY The artist must speak comprehensible English and come from and be based in Eswatini, Lesotho or South Africa. The residency does not include any further fees or stipends. DEADLINE: June 15, 2023 To ap