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Zeitz MOCAA & University of the Western Cape (UWC) Museum Fellowship Programme
Open to: African applicants (emerging art and museum professionals)
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Short brief: A fully immersive, year-long pan-African fellowship combining practical museum experience at Zeitz MOCAA with postgraduate study at UWC. Fellows work across departments like curatorial, education, and exhibition design while completing academic coursework in museology and curatorship. The programme includes mentorship, a stipend, accommodation, and tuition support.
Application link: Apply here
Nightshade Gallery Open Call – The Flower Market
Open to: Artists globally
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Short brief: Open call for a group exhibition focused on floral-themed works. Selected artists will be featured in the Spring/Summer 2026 show at Nightshade Gallery in Texas, exploring creative interpretations of floral imagery and symbolism.
Application link: Apply here
Artcore Mobile Festival Open Call 2026
Open to: Artists, performers, and cultural practitioners (global, with focus on Nigeria)
Deadline: 30 June 2026 (midnight)
Short brief: A nomadic, community-driven arts festival taking place across Lagos and Warri, focused on public space interventions, performance, installations, and socially engaged practices. The festival transforms everyday urban spaces into sites for storytelling, resistance, and collective exchange.
Application link: Apply here
Nhaka Gallery Exhibition Open Call – Voices of Peace
Open to: Artists (emerging, Zimbabwean-focused)
Deadline: 02 May 2026, 9AM – 4PM
Short brief: A group exhibition organized by Nhaka focused on nurturing the next generation of Zimbabwean artists. The theme Voices of Peace invites submissions exploring unity, healing, and social harmony through diverse artistic expressions. Artists are expected to physically submit works within the stated time window at the gallery in Harare.
Application link: Physical submission
Submission Details:
Artists are required to bring their artworks in person for selection on 02 May 2026, between 9:00AM and 4:00PM, at: Nhaka Gallery,110 Livingstone Avenue,Corner 9th Street and Livingstone Avenue