Tankwa Artscape

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Tankwa Artscape is a funded two-week annual artist residency for 10-12 national and international artists in the Tankwa Karoo, South Africa, focusing on site-responsive practices such as sculptural art, spoken word, sound, movement, and performance art using found materials. Founded in , it emphasizes creative confrontation with the desert's harsh environment, history, ecology, and culture, encouraging ephemeral works, collaborations, and documentation through photography, video, and audio. Accommodation in tents and meals are provided free, with limited material support, though travel and artist fees are not covered.
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