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Open Call: 16th October 2026 until 1st November 2026 Playful Obscura (Third Edition)

As part of the Goethe-Institut commissioned project, GamesConnect AFRICA, A MAZE., Goethe-Institut Addis Abeba, Creative HUB Ethiopia, British Council and Alliance Ethio-Française are pleased to announce an open call for the PLAYFUL OBSCURA - Arthouse Games Residency, a three-week artist residency will take place from 25 Jan 2027 - 14 Feb 2027 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

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