Sculpture Residencies in Johannesburg

Bag Factory

Johannesburg, South Africa

The Bag Factory Artists' Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a non-profit organization established in 1991 that provides studio spaces, residencies, exhibitions, and workshops for visual artists, fostering experimentation, innovation, and cultural dialogue. It offers residency programs including self-funded AIR residencies and fully funded opportunities through partnerships like the Triangle Network, where artists produce work, engage with locals, and culminate in open studios or exhibitions. Programs like Young/Unframed provide 3-month residencies pairing artists and curators to create new work.

META foundation

Johannesburg, South Africa

The META Foundation's August House Artist Residency in Johannesburg offers a partially-funded 3-month program providing visual artists with dedicated studio space and furnished accommodation in South Africa's largest artist community of over 50 practitioners at 76 End Street, Doornfontein. Established in as a non-profit to support August House, it enables emerging and established artists to immerse in Johannesburg's dynamic creative ecosystem while co-financing at R3,500 per month. The program includes access to studios suitable for painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and installations, plus amenities like uncapped internet, parking, and networking events.