The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) and Goethe-Institut Namibia on Tuesday announced an open call for artistic works for the second edition of the annual Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF), set for Windhoek later this year.
The festival, scheduled for 14 to 22 October, aims to bridge life and the arts in the city by providing opportunities for live artistic forms to be showcased and/or exhibited within Windhoek’s public spaces.
According to a joint press release, individual and ensemble performing artists, visual, digital, and conceptual artists are invited to propose small-scaled works that are logistically feasible and family-friendly for inclusion in the festival by submitting an application through the online application form between 03 and 30 May 2022.
‘The proposed works’ themes are not limited and can cover a wide range. Due to resource constraints, ensembles should not have more than four members and each contracted artist will be paid an additional fee in addition to standard material, rehearsal, and transportation fee of N.dollars 1 000,’ it said.
It added that artists are welcome to suggest preferred public sites, but should be specific about the locations to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline.
The festival hosted over 30 artists in 2021, showcasing small-scaled happenings, installations, performances, live music, and public engagements that were spread across the city.
OLAF is largely caused by the inaccessibility of the majority of Windhoek residents to various artistic expressions, which are frequently limited to indoor and, at times, inaccessible areas of the city. As a result, it provides opportunities for immersive, experimental, and refreshing artistic forms to be showcased or installed in public spaces where everyday life and the arts can collide.