Published: 25 Jun 2025 21 views
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 Artists in Residence Programme, which has been running since 2022. This programme is designed to foster arts practice as research and is aimed at artist-academics across various disciplines.
UJ invites both emerging and established artists from around the world, preferably with a connection to Africa, to apply.
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts. In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA offers progr... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| School to study | University of Johannesburg |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | University of Johannesburg (UJ) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R10,000 (subject to statutory deductions). The programme is intended as a stimulus effort, and no additional seed funding, travel, accommodation, or per diems will be provided beyond the monthly stipend. Applicants may choose between remote or physical residencies; however, note that there are limited spaces available for offices, studios, rehearsal, and performance areas.
Applicants should hold a relevant post-school qualification.
Applicants must not have affiliations with other tertiary institutions in South Africa.
Eligible Disciplines:
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). All projects must meet the Department of Higher Education’s standards for creative output.
Artists In Residence positions are awarded through a rigorous and competitive academic process, with careful consideration of the applicant’s 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 details, visit UJ Programme webpage
