Festival Ubuntu Opens Applications for Sixth Edition in São Paulo
The sixth Festival Ubuntu is set to take place from November 23 to 29 at Ocupação 9 de Julho in São Paulo, under the theme Ancestralidade e Território. An open call invites applications from artists in São Paulo until October 14, with 21 artists chosen to receive R$ 5,000 each. The festival features seven categories: Audiovisual, Literature, Ritmos-Corpo, Ritmos-Som e Voz, Artes Plásticas, Teatro, and Hip Hop, curated by a team of Black professionals. Additionally, workshops will be available in São Paulo and surrounding areas. According to founder Amanda Leones, the festival's goal is to democratize art access, while artistic director Mônica Augusto aims to elevate voices from peripheral communities. Announcements of selected artists will occur on November 3.
Key facts
- Festival Ubuntu's sixth edition runs November 23–29 at Ocupação 9 de Julho in São Paulo.
- The event will select 21 artists, groups, or projects from São Paulo state, each paid R$ 5,000.
- Applications close on October 14 via the festival's website.
- Seven creative categories: Audiovisual and New Technologies, Literature, Ritmos-Corpo, Ritmos-Som e Voz, Artes Plásticas, Visuais e Manuais, Teatro, and Hip Hop.
- Curators: Well Amorim, Matriarcak, Jô Pereira, Ana Flor de Carvalho, Rafael Calixto, Rodrigo Odé, and Samuel Porfírio.
- Workshops will be held in São Paulo and metropolitan municipalities including Osasco, Carapicuíba, Embu das Artes, Diadema, and Itapecerica da Serra.
- Amanda Leones is the founder and general director; Mônica Augusto is artistic director; Nathália Oliveira is co-founder of Iniciativa Negra and director of mobilization, articulation, and partnerships.
- The selected participants will be announced on November 3.
Entities
Artists
- Well Amorim
- Matriarcak
- Jô Pereira
- Ana Flor de Carvalho
- Rafael Calixto
- Rodrigo Odé
- Samuel Porfírio
- Amanda Leones
- Mônica Augusto
- Nathália Oliveira
Institutions
- Festival Ubuntu
- Ocupação 9 de Julho
- Iniciativa Negra
- Dasartes
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Osasco
- Carapicuíba
- Embu das Artes
- Diadema
- Itapecerica da Serra
Sources
- Dasartes —