University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 Artists in Residence Programme. This programme, running since 2022, is designed to foster arts practice as research and is aimed at artist-academics across various disciplines.

🏫 About the Programme

The UJ Artists in Residence Programme invites both emerging and established artists from around the world, preferably with a connection to Africa, to apply. The programme requires artists to 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.

Key Details:

• Date Published: June 25, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Location: South Africa

💡 Information Sessions

Pieter Jacobs, Head of the Division of Arts & Culture, will host two virtual information-sharing sessions to guide prospective applicants and provide insights into the programme. These sessions will also offer an opportunity for applicants to engage with the department and ask questions.

• Session 1: June 25, 2025
• Session 2: July 2, 2025

🎁 Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• A monthly stipend of R10,000 (subject to statutory deductions).
• Flexibility to choose between remote or physical residencies (limited spaces available for offices, studios, rehearsal, and performance areas).
• Note: No additional seed funding, travel, accommodation, or per diems will be provided beyond the monthly stipend.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must not have affiliations with other tertiary institutions in South Africa.
• Should hold a relevant post-school qualification.

Eligible Disciplines:

• Visual Arts and Fine Arts
• Music
• Theatre
• Performance and Dance
• Design
• Film and Television
• Literary Arts

📅 Application Process

The Artists in Residence positions are awarded through a rigorous and competitive academic process. Selection is based on the applicant’s career track record, productivity, academic writing experience, and the quality of their residency proposal.

Key Application Details:

1. Deadline: July 31, 2025
2. The language for the application process is English, though proposed projects can be in any language.
3. Applications must be submitted via the online submission form. Manual submissions will not be accepted.
4. No registration/application fee is required.
5. Outcome Announcement: November 1, 2025.

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📌 Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Outcome Announcement: November 1, 2025

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official University of Johannesburg Artists in Residence Programme.

• 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.