Goethe-Institut invites Southeast Asian and Southeast Asian diaspora artists, curators, and cultural practitioners based in Germany or Southeast Asia to apply with their contribution for a festival. This open call aims at submissions of existing artistic contributions that deal explicitly with the topic of the Southeast Asian diaspora in Germany. Innovative approaches, artistic merit, adherence to the theme, and originality are important criteria for selection in addition to overall presentation and implementation feasibility and complexity. 

Applications are accepted from Southeast Asian and Southeast Asian diaspora artists with various disciplines, genders, education- and research backgrounds, and lived experiences, that are based in Germany or Southeast Asia. Individuals, duos, and groups with age 18 or older. All art disciplines, genres, and media, including but not limited to visuals, performance, films, music, photography, media art and art project. Work produced with AI will not be accepted.

The participants will receive: Production cost of max. 1.000 EUR, including artist fees and shipping costs. Airfare ONLY for selected artists with significant contribution to the festival.

For further information please visit: goethe.de

CONTACT

Kha Le Vi
Project Coordinator
Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh Stadt
Tel.: +84 355 122 247
Mail: seadiaspora(at)goethe.de

Deadline: 15. August 2025