Emerging South African visual artists are invited to apply for a six-week residency that combines studio practice, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities in a riverside setting designed to foster artistic growth.
15 July 2026
Open Call:
The 2Roads Foundation has opened applications for its inaugural Gallery on the Greens Residency, a six-week programme supporting emerging and independent visual artists. Hosted at the 2Roads Retreat on the banks of the Vaal River, the residency offers selected artists dedicated time and space to develop new bodies of work while engaging with mentors, peers, and the broader arts community. The programme concludes with a curated exhibition in Johannesburg and an opportunity to participate in an international exhibition in early 2026.
Institutional Context:
The 2Roads Foundation is the nonprofit arm of the 2Roads Group, established to support initiatives across entrepreneurship, education, the arts, and sport. Through the Gallery on the Greens Residency, the Foundation aims to nurture the next generation of visual artists by providing an environment that encourages experimentation, creative exchange, and professional development.
Eligibility and Criteria:
Applications are open to self-taught visual artists and those who graduated within the past three years. The residency is intended for emerging practitioners seeking to deepen their artistic practice through focused studio time and mentorship.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to developing their practice and be prepared to produce a new body of work during the residency. Full application requirements are available from the Foundation.
Evaluation Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the 2Roads Foundation, with selected artists chosen for their artistic potential and suitability for the residency programme. Successful applicants will participate in the six-week residency and receive professional mentorship throughout the programme.
Practical Information:
The Gallery on the Greens Residency runs for six weeks at the 2Roads Retreat on the Vaal River. Participants will benefit from:
- Dedicated studio space in a tranquil residential setting
- Professional mentorship and artistic guidance
- Opportunities to engage with the arts community
- A curated exhibition in Johannesburg in November 2025
- The opportunity to present work in an international exhibition in early 2026
The Application deadline is 25 August 2025.
Applications and Queries:
Applications should be submitted by email to residency@2roads.co.za before the closing date. For the full application requirements and further information about the residency and the Foundation, visit the 2Roads Foundation website.
