Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 Artists in Residence Programme.
This programme is designed to foster arts practice as research and is aimed at artist-academics across various disciplines.
Funding Information
- Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R10,000 (subject to statutory deductions).
- The Artists in Residence Programme requires that artists complete at least one creative output project within a 12-month or 24-month period (for Film and Television and Literary Arts).
Eligible Disciplines
- Visual Arts and Fine Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Performance and Dance
- Design
- Film and Television
- Literary Arts
Eligibility Criteria
- UJ invites both emerging and established artists from around the world, preferably with a connection to Africa, to apply
- Applicants must not have affiliations with other tertiary institutions in South Africa.
- Applicants should hold a relevant post-school qualification.
Selection Criteria
- Artists in Residence positions are awarded through a rigorous and competitive academic process, with careful consideration of the applicants career track record, productivity, academic writing experience, and the quality of their residency proposal.
- Only those who meet academic and professional standards will be selected.
For more information, visit UJ Arts & Culture.