The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to open applications for its 2025 Artists in Residence Programme that has been running since 2022. Designed to stimulate arts practice as research, the programme is targeted at artist-academics working in a range of disciplines.
The UJ Artists in Residence Programme welcomes applications from emerging and established artists, from across the globe, but preferably with a link to Africa. Eligible candidates will not have affiliations with other tertiary institutions in South Africa and will hold a relevant post-school qualification.
About University of Johannesburg (UJ)
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA) produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts. In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA offers progr…
UJ Artists In Residence Programme
| Application Deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| School to study | University of Johannesburg (UJ) |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | University of Johannesburg (UJ) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of UJ Artists In Residence Programme
- Successful applicants will be offered a monthly stipend of R10,000 (subject to statutory deductions).
- The Programme is designed as a stimulus effort and no additional seed or project funding, travel, accommodation, and per diems will be made available through the Artists in Residence Programme over and above the monthly stipend.
- Applicants may apply for remote and/or physical residencies, noting that a limited number of offices, studios, rehearsal and performance spaces are available.
Requirements for UJ Artists In Residence Programme Qualification
- Emerging and established artist-academics from across the globe, but preferably with a link to Africa, are eligible.
- Applicants must hold a relevant post-school qualification.
- Applicants may not have any affiliation with other South African tertiary institutions.
- Current UJ employees are not eligible to apply.
- Only proposals with creative output potential and that fall within the pre-determined disciplines will be considered.
Only proposals that fall within the following disciplines will be eligible:
• Visual Arts and Fine Arts
• Music
• Theatre
• Performance and Dance
• Design
• Film and Television
• Literary Arts
The Artists in Residence Programme requires artists to complete at least one creative output project within a 12-month, or 24-month period, for projects that fall within the Film and Television and Literary Arts disciplines. Arts-practice research and the resultant projects need to meet requirements of the Department of Higher Education for creative output.
Interview date, Process and Venue for UJ Artists In Residence Programme
Artists in Residence positions are awarded on a competitive basis, taking the applicant’s career track record, level of productivity, academic writing experience or potential and residency proposal into account.
Application Deadline
September 11, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Johannesburg (UJ) on form.jotform.com to applyFor inquiries, please send an email to air@uj.ac.za.
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