The 3rd Space Residency
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The residency welcomes artists, designers, and cultural thinkers seeking time and space to work within Cape Town. It offers a live work environment that supports focus, exchange, and reflection.
The programme is self-directed. Residents shape their own schedules and projects, with support through local networks and dialogue.
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Open to emerging and established practitioners working across visual art, design, research, and performance. Priority is given to artists from the African continent and diaspora. International applicants with a clear engagement with this context are welcome.
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The residency operates through exchange. Time and space are redeemed through artwork created during the stay. This work becomes part of the evolving archive of the space.
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Dedicated time for research and development.
Connection to local artists, makers, and cultural workers.
A public moment such as an open studio, talk, or presentation
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Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio, practice overview, and project proposal.
Responses are issued within one month.

