Open Call: Ubuntu International Art Residency – Uganda

Ubuntu Art Residency invites artists, designers, writers, filmmakers, choreographers, researchers, and creative entrepreneurs from around the world to apply for a transformative residency in the heart of the lush Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, western Uganda—celebrated as The Pearl of Africa.

Surrounded by ancient forests, crystal-clear rivers, vibrant wildlife, and welcoming rural communities, Ubuntu offers total immersion in a preserved ecosystem. Here, ancestral traditions and contemporary innovation converge, providing a unique crossroads for creative minds seeking authentic inspiration and intercultural exchange.

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About the Residency

Ubuntu’s mission is to support and promote research and artistic creation through an interdisciplinary, intercultural, and intersectoral approach. Our residency is a dynamic space for experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration, where artists and thinkers from diverse backgrounds come together to push the boundaries of their disciplines and enrich each other’s practices.

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Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Visual artists, designers, writers, filmmakers, choreographers, and creators of hybrid practices

• Academic professors and researchers

• Creative entrepreneurs and innovators

Whether you are driven by artistic exploration, research, or social engagement, Ubuntu offers tailored resources and a vibrant community to bring your projects to life.

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Residency Focus Areas

Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that engage with one or more of the following axes:

• Art and Environmental Humanity:
  Land art, ecological art, eco-design, eco-criticism, and promotion of natural and cultural heritage.

• Community and Interculturality:
  Relational, participatory, and social practice; women’s empowerment; and the exchange of traditional and innovative know-how.

• Interdisciplinarity and Intersectorality:
  Collaborative practices between artists, researchers, and professionals; dialogue between art forms; and intersections of art, science, engineering, and digital humanities.

 

Program Highlights

• Immersive setting in a rich natural and cultural landscape

• Opportunities for collaboration with local communities and fellow residents

• Space for experimentation and exchange across disciplines and sectors

• Support for both individual and collaborative projects

 

How to Apply

Applications are open to international and Ugandan creatives. Interested artists are encouraged to register here. Please prepare:

• CV or resume

• Artist statement or research profile

• Project proposal outlining your intended focus and how it relates to Ubuntu’s mission and axes

• Portfolio or work samples

 

Deadline: November 15, 2025, at midnight EAT

• Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

 

Announcement of results: December 15, 2025, at midnight EAT

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Artists should budget for travel, supplies, food, and personal expenses, as they are not included in the residency fee

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You will find all the details about the residency and traveling to Uganda here

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Apply now and embark on a unique creative adventure inspired by the rhythms of Africa, the power of tradition, and the immensity of nature.

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Experience the spirit of Ubuntu—where creativity, community, and nature unite.

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