Open calls: South Africa

8 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.AwardThe Sovereign Art Foundation launches the 2026 Sovereign African Art Prize28 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.GrantMobilitätsstipendien - Austausch zw. Subsahara-Afrika und Europa249 days leftSouth AfricaGoethe-InstitutThe mobility scheme connects artists and cultural professionals of all disciplines across Sub‑Saharan Africa and Europe. Supported activities include research trips, collaborative projects, residencies, festival participation, and professional development, with applications reviewed monthly on a rolling basis.ResidencyVilla Lenox – The first French Artistic Residency in Southern Africa84 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.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.