Answering the Call: The South African Clay Awards 2026 Arrives at Art Formes

Answering the Call: The South African Clay Awards 2026 Arrives at Art Formes

The Search for South Africa’s New Voices: Vuleka Art Competition 2026

The Search for South Africa’s New Voices: Vuleka Art Competition 2026

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Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026 | Call for Entries

Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026 | Call for Entries

Being Human: LGBTQ+ voices | Artist Open Call To Exhibit at Rust en Vrede Gallery

Being Human: LGBTQ+ voices | Artist Open Call To Exhibit at Rust en Vrede Gallery

Zeitz MOCAA Fellowship & UWC Museum Programme 2026 | Open Call

Zeitz MOCAA Fellowship & UWC Museum Programme 2026 | Open Call

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Part-Time Curator Opportunity at RK Contemporary

Part-Time Curator Opportunity at RK Contemporary

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NAC PESP 7 Funding for Visual Arts South Africa 2026–2027 | National Arts Council Grant Call

NAC PESP 7 Funding for Visual Arts South Africa 2026–2027 | National Arts Council Grant Call

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Shaping the Swartland: Solo Studios 2026 Invites Artist Applications

Shaping the Swartland: Solo Studios 2026 Invites Artist Applications

Norval Student Art Competition 2026: Dream Theme Art Competition for Students

Norval Student Art Competition 2026: Dream Theme Art Competition for Students

Applications for Open Studios Kommetjie are open each year from 15 March to 15 April

Applications for Open Studios Kommetjie are open each year from 15 March to 15 April

Gallery Manager Position at The Gallery at Steyn City | Johannesburg

Gallery Manager Position at The Gallery at Steyn City | Johannesburg

Social Impact Arts Prize Fellowship 2026: Call for Applications

Social Impact Arts Prize Fellowship 2026: Call for Applications

Art Sales Assistant: Latitudes Online

Art Sales Assistant: Latitudes Online

Portrait Award Winner art competition
Art Competition- Junior Portrait Award: Rust-en-Vrede Gallery

Art Competition- Junior Portrait Award: Rust-en-Vrede Gallery

Applications | Fish Hoek Clovelly Open Studios 2026

Applications | Fish Hoek Clovelly Open Studios 2026

Everard Read Johannesburg | Gallery Assistant Job

Everard Read Johannesburg | Gallery Assistant Job

Call For Ceramic Exhibition Submissions | Ceramics Western Cape

Call For Ceramic Exhibition Submissions | Ceramics Western Cape

ABSA L Atelier Art Competition 2026
Absa L’Atelier Competition 2026

Absa L’Atelier Competition 2026

Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

National Arts Council South Africa Funding
National Arts Council (NAC): Annual Project Funding

National Arts Council (NAC): Annual Project Funding

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BAT Centre: Artist-In-Residence (AIR)

BAT Centre: Artist-In-Residence (AIR)

Cape Town Print Fair 2026
Open Call | Cape Town Print Fair 2026

Open Call | Cape Town Print Fair 2026

Springs Art Gallery Exhibition Applications
Springs Art Gallery: Exhibition Proposals

Springs Art Gallery: Exhibition Proposals

Art Residency Opportunity
Pro Helvetia: Switzerland Residency

Pro Helvetia: Switzerland Residency

Social Impact Arts Prize Residency & Fellowship 2026 | Announcement Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch

Social Impact Arts Prize Residency & Fellowship 2026 | Announcement Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch

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