University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Program 2026 (R10,000 stipend) – YOA

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Applications are open for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Program 2026. The initiative provides a novel OPPORTUNITY for artists to embark on progressive follow led analysis, showcase their work, and contribute to the colourful creative group on the establishment. Since its inception, the programme has supported a variety of artistic initiatives, together with bio-artwork, music compositions, novellas, documentaries, and theatre productions.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan college, striving in the direction of world excellence and stature. Ranked amongst the highest 4% in the QS World Class Universities Ranking and 61st in the QS BRICS World Class Universities Ranking, UJ is recognised as a world college of alternative. As a University, it goals to counterpoint its tutorial profile and develop UJ because the pan-African epicentre of vital mental inquiry.

Stipend

• Successful candidates will obtain a month-to-month stipend of R10,000 (topic to statutory deductions). The programme is meant as a stimulus effort, and no extra seed funding, journey, lodging, or per diems shall be offered past the month-to-month stipend. Applicants might select between distant or bodily residencies; nevertheless, be aware that there are restricted areas accessible for places of work, studios, rehearsal, and efficiency areas. 

Eligibility

• Applicants should not have affiliations with different tertiary establishments in South Africa. 
• Applicants ought to maintain a related put up-college qualification. 

Eligible Disciplines

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

Selection Process

Artists In Residence positions are awarded by way of a rigorous and aggressive tutorial course of, with cautious consideration of the applicant’s profession observe report, productiveness, tutorial writing expertise, and the standard of their residency proposal. Only those that meet tutorial {and professional} requirements shall be chosen. 

Application

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to UJ Artists in Residence.