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Discover residency opportunities for African creatives, researchers, artists, writers, journalists, and other professionals, with deadlines between August and December 2026

The S$1,500 SAM Residencies is a fully funded, international, and interdisciplinary program for global artists, curators, researchers, and educators to experiment, collaborate, and engage with the public in Singapore.

The €6,000 Nature in Gaudí Photography Competition celebrates the influence of nature on the architectural work of Antoni Gaudí.

The €1,500 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award is an international photography competition that celebrates exceptional yacht racing photography by professional photographers worldwide

The She Writes Press Toward Equality in Publishing Contest provides two women writers of color the opportunity to win a full publishing package valued at $12,000, along with an initial print run of 500 books.

The €1,500 CitiesToBe Photo Award seeks applications from photographers and artist collectives for photographic projects exploring the theme of “third places”—informal social spaces beyond home and work that shape urban life. 

The €445,000 Connect & Create programme supports artists, cultural organisations, and artistic teams to expand live performance opportunities, music circulation, international networking, and cultural exchange between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe

The £1,500 Weather Photographer of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding photography that captures weather, climate and the effects of a changing environment.

The R12,000 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme is designed to advance arts practice as research.

The €3,500 Camargo Fellowship provides a unique international residency opportunity for artists, scholars, and thinkers seeking time for research, experimentation, and creative development.