Open calls: South Africa

9 open right now, from the institutions we follow.

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GrantGoethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) 2026 - Call for Proposals 2026Rolling applicationsSouth AfricaGoethe-Institut (South Africa)The Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) programme grants seed funding to three artistic projects that are realised in rural and peri-urban parts of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini between February and November 2026.ResidencyUniversity of Johannesburg Artists in Residence Programme 20278 days leftJohannesburg, South AfricaUniversity of JohannesburgA 10‑month residency at the University of Johannesburg offering a R12,000 monthly stipend, open to global artist‑academics with a connection to Africa; applications close 31 August 2026.AwardThe Sovereign Art Foundation launches the 2026 Sovereign African Art Prize75 days leftFranschhoek, South AfricaThe Sovereign Art FoundationThe competition, which aims to benefit artists by increasing their international exposure and raise funds for charity by selling the finalists’ artworks, offers US$32,000 in prize monies to the winners of its three awards.ResidencyVilla Lenox – The first French Artistic Residency in Southern Africa131 days leftCape Town, South AfricaInstitut français of South Africa (IFAS)The first French artistic residency in Southern Africa, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the heart of South Africa’s vibrant cultural scene.Residency2027 International ResidencyRolling applicationsKrugersdorp, South AfricaNirox FoundationA 1–3 month artist residency in the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa, offering studio space, accommodation, meals and material support.ResidencyGreatmore Studios Visiting Artist Residency (Rolling)Rolling applicationsCape Town, South AfricaGreatmore StudiosThe Greatmore Studios Visiting Artist Residency offers 2–3 month stays for 4–6 international artists in Cape Town, providing a private studio, accommodation assistance and integration into the local art community.ResidencyFutures_Past Calls on Artists and Digital Storytellers to Bring Southern African Archives to Life8 days leftSouth AfricaEmbassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), Electric SouthAfter a successful first edition in 2024, Création Africa South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi is back to support and scale up cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi.ExhibitionVendor Application – Prison Break MarketRolling applicationsJohannesburg, South AfricaPrison Break MarketPrison Break Market in Johannesburg invites artisans and food vendors to apply for stall space, offering exposure and a cash‑less market environment with no fixed deadline.JobArt Gallery AssistantRolling applicationsCamps Bay, South AfricaCamps Bay GalleryJoin Camps Bay Gallery as an Art Gallery Assistant, supporting daily operations, visitor experience, and artist collaborations in Camps Bay, Western Cape.