Ladies First – Bando per artisti in occasione del Mese delle donne (Melville Art Mile)

Melville Art Mile, a monthly cultural walk‑about in the Melville suburb of Johannesburg, has opened applications for its Women’s Month edition of the First Thursdays programme, titled “Ladies First”. The event will be held on Thursday 6 August 2026 from 4 pm to 9 pm, transforming the neighbourhood into a vibrant showcase of exhibitions, performances and creative experiences that celebrate women in the arts. The open call welcomes female visual artists, as well as venues, businesses and performers who wish to take part. Female artists receive priority in the selection process. Participants will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell work, perform, or host activities within the curated route of up to 20 venues. Applications are submitted via the official Melville Art Mile website; the deadline is not fixed but applications close “soon” ahead of the 6 August event. No entry fee is mentioned for artists, implying free participation. The call aims to strengthen community ties, provide exposure for women‑led creativity, and enrich the cultural landscape of Johannesburg.

exhibition space during the event, exposure to public and collectors, opportunity to sell work, inclusion in promotional materials, community networking

Open to female artists (priority for women); also open to venues, businesses and performers. No age or nationality restrictions beyond being based in South Africa for venues/businesses.