Open call: 2026 Modzi Arts residency programme in Lusaka

About the residency

The residency is hosted at Modzi Arts’ restored 1970s facility, which includes:

• Two galleries and a Zamrock museum
• Performance and DJ studios
• A kitchen, organic art farm, and living spaces
• A library of tools and books

Residents are encouraged to engage in exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, and public presentations throughout the programme. Up to four artists can be hosted simultaneously, each with an individual studio. Accommodation for three residents is available on-site.

Residency durations range from one to three months. English is the working language, and residents receive mentorship and networking support within Lusaka and across Africa.

Residents are expected to present their work weekly, with final presentations taking various forms, including exhibitions, readings, performances, or open studios.

Fees and funding

The programme is self-financed; artists must secure funding for transport, accommodation, visas, and materials.

Modzi Arts can facilitate connections with funding partners in Africa and Europe.

Residency studio fees (members):

• Zambian artists: K1 000/month
• African artists: $200/month
• International artists: $400/month

Residency studio fees (non-members):

• Zambian artists: K2 500/month
• African artists: $300/month
• International artists: $700/month

Accommodation fees (shared house):

• Zambian artists: K2 500/month
• African artists: $350/month
• International artists: $700/month
• Research-only residencies: K900; online residencies $300 (includes daily lunch).

Eligibility

• Open to artists of all mediums and project themes.
• Selection is based on artistic process and project relevance, not nationality, gender, or age.

Application requirements

• Artistic project description (max 800 characters, including spaces)
• Portfolio of significant work from the past two years (max 10 pages with captions)
• Biography (max 400 characters) and CV (max 2 pages)
• Apply here before 29 March
• Feedback to Applicants: 17 April
• Announcement of confirmed artists: Ongoing

For more information or queries, contact: assistant@modziarts.com or WhatsApp +260 955 783 992.

View the original call here.