Studio at Lusaka Contemporary Art Centre

Open Call 07 | Southnord Residency Programme 2026

We welcome you to apply to the Southnord Residency Programme, a unique opportunity for visual artists and curators of African decent situated in the Nordics to spend time with their practices, while immersed in a contemporary African art context. This programme is aims to make space for artistic exchange between the Afro-Nordic diaspora and the Continent. 

Residency Application Overview:

  • Application Period: 5 February – 22 March 2026

  • Residency Duration: 2 months (Fall/Winter 2026: October – January)

  • Residency Location: Lusaka Contemporary Art Centre (LuCAC), Zambia

  • Eligibility: Open to visual artists and curators of African decent situated in the Nordics.

  • Selection Notification: 8 April 2025

How to Apply
Interested artists and curators should submit the following materials:

  1. Artist/Curator Statement (3000 characters max, including spaces): A brief introduction to your work and artistic practice.

  2. Project Proposal (4000 characters max, including spaces): A description of the project you plan to undertake during the residency and how you plan to use your time at LuCAC.

  3. Portfolio: 5-10 images of recent work or a link to your digital portfolio.

  4. CV/Resume: An overview of your artistic background, exhibitions and previous residencies (if applicable).

Selection Criteria:

  1. Artistic Merit: Quality of previous work and ability to articulate your practice.

  2. Project Feasibility: How well-suited the proposed project is to the residency setting.

  3. Engagement and commitment: An openness to cultural exchange and exploration, with a strong desire to engage deeply with the local art scene.

Selected artists will receive:

  • Air tickets and accommodation, covered by Southnord

  • Access to studio space at LuCAC

  • Monthly stipend for living expenses

  • Opportunity to present their work during the residency

Apply by 22 March, 2026 to take part in this transformative experience.

Find out more about LuCAC here.

We’ll be hosting a webinar series to help applicants with their materials and hear from leaders of other residency spaces. Read more about it here.

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