EUNIC Spaces of Culture Programme 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa: An Opportunity for Cape Verde
O EUNIC Cultural Spaces Programme 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa This represents a unique window of opportunity for enriching and showcasing the vibrant cultural scene of Cape Verde. Promoted by the European Union's Network of National Cultural Institutes (EUNIC), this program aims to strengthen cultural cooperation and collaboration between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, fostering networking, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of innovative cultural projects. For an archipelago with the cultural richness and diversity of Cape Verde, with its unique musical traditions, literary heritage, and constantly evolving visual arts, this initiative offers a privileged platform for expression and the creation of lasting bonds.
Cape Verde's participation in this program will not only showcase Cape Verdean talent internationally, but also benefit from the exchange of experiences with other creators and cultural institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. The "Spaces of Culture" promoted by EUNIC seek to support projects that address relevant contemporary issues, ranging from environmental sustainability and social inclusion to digital innovation and heritage preservation. This multifaceted approach aligns perfectly with Cape Verde's development aspirations, where culture is seen as an engine of social and economic progress.
By leveraging the resources and network of contacts provided by the EUNIC Programme, Cape Verde will be able to develop larger-scale and more impactful cultural projects capable of reaching a wider and more diverse audience. Funding can be provided for artistic residencies, co-productions, transnational festivals, training programs, and other initiatives that strengthen the capacity of Cape Verdean artists and cultural agents, promoting their professionalization and integration into the global cultural market. Collaboration with European institutes present in Cape Verde and coordination with Member State delegations in the Sub-Saharan Africa region will be crucial to maximizing the benefits of this initiative.
We believe that Cape Verdean culture, with its strong identity and capacity for fusion, has much to offer the European and African cultural landscape. The EUNIC Spaces of Culture 2026 Programme is the ideal platform to demonstrate this contribution and to build strategic partnerships that will propel Cape Verde's cultural sector into the future.
Deadline for submitting applications: 21.06.2026
Link for more information and proposal submission: https://eunic.eu/news/spaces-of-culture-2026
