EUNIC Namibia is inviting a European visual artist to join an exciting artistic exchange, engaging in

workshops, mentorship, and co-creation sessions to explore Solarpunk as a speculative genre to

reimagine sustainable futures.

Solarpunk – Stories of Sand and Energy is a science-fiction project, using utopian speculative

architecture to envision Namibia’s future as a leader in renewable energy. Through collaboration

between European and Namibian artists, the project will develop fictional green cities and

regenerative landscapes, culminating in a traveling exhibition starting in Lüderitz, Namibia, and

ending in Windhoek.

Residency Details

 2–3 week residency in Namibia (June –July 2025)

 Fully funded: Travel, accommodation, artist fee

 Collaboration with Namibian artists in workshops & creative sessions

 Work showcased in a high-visibility traveling exhibition

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for a visual artist, illustrator, designer, or speculative architect with a passion for

Solarpunk and sustainability. Open to all creative formats that translate into exhibition centered

around visual works suited for gallery-style exhibition.

How to Apply

Submit the following to **culture-windhoek@goethe.de **by 10th of March 2025:

 Portfolio (5–10 works) – website or PDF

 Short motivation statement (max. 300 words) – What draws you to Solarpunk?

 CV or artist bio

For more details, visit our Instagram page or reach out via email.