RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 Opens Applications

RMB Latitudes Art Fair is accepting applications for its 2027 edition, inviting galleries, independent artists, collectives, artist-led initiatives, studios, print workshops, curatorial platforms, arts organizations, foundations, and selected cultural projects to propose presentations for the fair.

The fair takes place at Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg and provides exhibitors with indoor and outdoor spaces for presenting contemporary art.

Applicants are encouraged to propose focused presentations that support meaningful connections between artists and works.

Who can apply:

• Galleries
• Independent artists
• Artist studios and artist-led initiatives
• Print studios and workshops
• Collectives
• Independent curatorial and exhibition platforms
• Arts organisations and foundations
• Selected cultural and special projects

Selection considerations:

• Strength and quality of the proposed artists and works
• A focused and coherent presentation
• Clear relationships between the artists and works selected
• New artists and new work
• Distinctive presentations
• Contribution to the overall range of practices, regions, media, and perspectives at the fair
• Suitability of the proposal for the available indoor and outdoor spaces

The selection committee will particularly consider presentations featuring new artists and works that have appeared at no more than one other major South African art fair.

Applicants whose proposals show potential but require further development may be invited to revise and resubmit following feedback from the selection committee. Revised proposals may involve changes to artists, works, presentation focus, scale, or stand requirements.

What to submit

Applicants must upload a PDF proposal outlining the proposed presentation. It does not need to be a final exhibition plan.

The proposal should include:

• Artist(s)
• Proposed or representative works
• Artwork information and pricing, where available
• Short explanation of the presentation
• Indicative works list

Where relevant, applicants can also include:

• Technical notes
• Basic sketch, render, or layout

There is no compulsory booth template. If including a stand layout, applicants should use a simple square or rectangular footprint that broadly corresponds to the requested stand size.

Application deadline:

30 November 2026

Venue:

Shepstone Gardens, Johannesburg

Final presentations confirmed:

January 2027

Submit your proposal through the RMB Latitudes Art Fair application page.

Photo Credit: Courtsey World Art Gallery

Following two editions of WORLDART10, WORLDART is accepting submissions for the 2026 competition, which will select 10 artists for promotional opportunities through the platform.

Artists should submit a PDF catalogue containing relevant information about their practice and recent work.

Key Details

Eligibility: Open to all nationalities

Selected artists: 10

Prize: Promotion by WORLDART

Submission Format: PDF catalogue

Apply Via Email: info@worldart.co.za

Deadline: 31 October 2026

African Female Artist Mentorship Program 2026–27 Opens Applications

The African Female Artist Mentorship Program (AFAM) is inviting African women artists in the early stages of their professional careers to apply for its 2026–27 mentorship program.

The three-month program runs from January to March 2027, excluding the exhibition period. The programme is free for selected mentees, with mentorship provided by professional artists based in Nigeria.

Eligibility:

• African women artists
• Ages 19–40
• Early-stage professional artists
• Applicants must not be enrolled in post-secondary study

The 2026–27 program will focus on painting, textile/fibre, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.

What to submit

Applicants must prepare:

Application letter — Maximum two pages.

Explain:

• Your artistic practice and studio activity over the past year
• Your goals for the programme
• How your current work would benefit from mentorship
• How you will make time for the programme alongside other commitments
• Challenges in your practice and how you are currently addressing them

10 work samples — Submit either 10 JPEG images, 10 short videos of up to five minutes each, or a combination of images and videos totaling 10 submissions.

Annotated image list — Include the title, date, medium, and dimensions for each submitted work.

One reference letter — From an established artist or curator familiar with your work. Also provide the names and contact details of additional references who know your practice.

Website or CV — Provide a link to your website, or submit a CV/resume of no more than two pages.

How to apply

Email your complete application proposal to gcaf@girlchildart.org by 30 October 2026.

Programme duration:

January–March 2027

Mentee fee:

Free

Application deadline:

30 October 2026

Enquiries: gcaf@girlchildart.org

An online and in-person information session will also be held at the GCAF studios in Lagos. Selected applicants will be notified approximately one month after the application deadline.

Photo Credit: Friends of the Arts

Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is inviting artists across East Africa to submit their work for the FOTA 2026 Annual Art Show.

The open call offers artists from the region an opportunity to have their work considered for inclusion in the organisation’s annual exhibition, providing a platform for artists to share their practices and connect with wider audiences through the show.

Artists interested in participating can submit their work through the official application link.

Key Details

Eligibility: Artists based in East Africa
Opportunity: FOTA 2026 Annual Art Show
Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM EAT

How to Apply

Submit your work through the application link:

⁠Submit Your Work

PARIS ART EXPO 2026 Opens International Call for Artists

MUSA International is inviting contemporary artists worldwide to apply for PARIS ART EXPO 2026, the fifth international edition of the exhibition, taking place from 2–6 December 2026 at Galerie 24B, Rue Saint-Roch, Paris.

The exhibition will present selected artists through physical and multimedia formats, with opportunities to connect with curators, collectors, and galleries. Artists may submit work across different media and artistic practices.

Eligibility:

Contemporary artists working internationally across different media and practices

Selection criteria:

• Artistic quality and coherence
• Conceptual strength and originality
• Relevance to the exhibition’s curatorial direction
• Suitability for the available exhibition space
• Emerging research, experimental or interdisciplinary approaches may also be considered

Exhibition formats:

• Physical exhibition: Selected physical artworks displayed at the Paris venue
• Multimedia exhibition: Selected digital works presented on screens at the venue

Artwork requirements for group shipping to Italy:

• Paintings: maximum long side of 100 cm
• Printed photographs: maximum long side of 100 cm
• Sculptures: maximum 70 × 50 cm and 5 kg

Works up to a maximum long side of 150 cm may be shipped directly to the designated storage facility in Paris.

Shipping options for selected artists:

• Group shipping via MUSA Storage, Italy: MUSA coordinates shipment to and from Paris. A €50 contribution applies per artist.
• Direct shipment to Paris: Artists arrange shipment to the designated Paris storage facility.
• Personal delivery: Artists may deliver their work to the venue on 30 November 2026.

Multimedia requirements:

Photographs, digital images, videos, NFTs, and digital artworks are accepted. Minimum image resolution is 300 dpi.

Participation fee:

Applying is free. Selected artists who confirm participation will pay a fee starting from €300, depending on the participation option and exhibition requirements.

Exhibition:

2–6 December 2026

Venue:

Galerie 24B, Paris

Application deadline:

20 October 2026

How to apply:

Submit your application through the PARIS ART EXPO 2026 application page.

Photo Credit: Droop Canvas

Droop Canvas is inviting artists across East Africa to submit work for Second Quarter, an open call bringing together practitioners from different artistic disciplines within a shared space for art, culture, and community.

The call is open to visual artists, digital artists, sculptors, photographers, fashion designers, audiovisual artists, musicians, and poets. There is no fixed theme, and artists may submit work in any medium and at any size.

The open format allows practitioners to present work that reflects their individual interests and approaches while contributing to a broader exchange across artistic and cultural practices in the region.

Who Can Apply?

The call is open to artists across East Africa, including practitioners working in:

* Visual art
* Digital art
* Sculpture
* Photography
* Fashion
* Audiovisual art
* Music
* Poetry

Submission

Artists should submit their portfolio for consideration via email:

droopcanvas@gmail.com

Key Details

Open Call: Second Quarter
Organiser: Droop Canvas
Eligibility: Artists across East Africa
Theme: No fixed theme
Medium: Any mediumArtwork
Size: Any size
Application: Portfolio submission by email

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dot Atelier

Dot Atelier is accepting applications for its 2027 artist cohort, welcoming artists from anywhere in the world whose practices engage with experimentation, critical thought, and community exchange.

Located in South Labadi, Accra, Ghana, the program provides studio space within a community focused on artistic practice, shared experiences, and dialogue.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, biography, CV, artist statement, 5–10 work samples, and two references, alongside a headshot. Applicants may submit a video message in place of the cover letter.

Applications opened: 4 August 2026
Deadline: 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM GMT
Application:Apply here

Photo Credit: We Are Pamoja

We Are Pamoja is inviting artists across Africa to submit new or existing works for RENAISSANCE, a group exhibition exploring transformation, cycles, memory, metamorphosis, and renewal.

The exhibition considers rebirth as an ongoing process, carrying traces of what has come before. Submissions are open to visual, digital, video, performance, and multidisciplinary works.

Eligibility:
Open to artists across Africa with new or existing works responding to the theme RENAISSANCE.

Application requirements:
Artists should submit a biography, artist statement, project description, portfolio of up to five works, technical requirements, and contact details.

Exhibition opening: 19 December 2026
Curators: @rainbow.cutt_er and @nelson_niyakire

Application:
Apply via the online form

SOS Art Kenya is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners to submit work for SOS Art Kenya 2026

SOS Art Kenya is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners to submit work for SOS Art Kenya 2026, a collective exhibition and cultural programme exploring contemporary life in Kenya. The exhibition will consider themes including social justice, lived experience, memory, contradiction, and the ways art can document and reimagine society.

The open call welcomes different artistic mediums and approaches. Artists may submit existing work or propose new work responding to the exhibition’s broader themes.

Who can apply:

• Emerging and established artists
• Visual artists, photographers, illustrators, sculptors, installation artists, printmakers, textile and mixed-media artists
• Poets, writers, and performance artists
• Artists based in Kenya or with a strong connection to the Kenyan creative landscape

What to submit:

• Artist name and contact information
• Short artist biography
• Images or documentation of 1–3 artworks
• Artwork title, dimensions in cm, medium, and year
• Short description of each submitted work
• Social media link, if available
• Submitted artworks must not exceed KES 400,000 in value

Selection:

Applications will be reviewed by the SOS Art Kenya curatorial team based on relevance to the exhibition, strength of the artistic idea, quality and originality, diversity of perspectives, and contribution to conversations around contemporary Kenya.

Selected artists will receive further information about artwork delivery, installation, exhibition requirements, and participation in the wider programme.

Key dates:

• Open call opens: 3 September 2026
• Submission deadline: 3 October 2026
• Physical artwork submission: 11–13 October 2026
• Exhibition: 7 November 2026 – 9 January 2027

How to apply:

Complete the SOS Art Kenya 2026 application form.

Contact: +254 741443678

Art School Africa Opens Call for Summer Exhibition 2026/27

Art School Africa is inviting emerging and early-career artists from across Africa to submit work for its 2026/27 Summer Exhibition, Atlas of Songs. The exhibition explores belonging, community, memory, exchange, and the relationships that connect people across families, places, and generations.

Submissions are open to artists working across a range of mediums. The exhibition will bring together individual practices and perspectives as part of a broader exploration of contemporary art from Africa.

Eligibility: Emerging and early-career artists from across Africa

Mediums: Open to a range of artistic mediums

Application fee: None

Artwork requirements: Works must be exhibition-ready, framed, and available for sale

Delivery: Artists are responsible for delivering and collecting their work

Artist support: 20% discount on printing and framing at ORMS

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 30 September 2026

• Artwork selection announced: 5 October 2026

• Artwork delivery deadline: 2 November 2026

• Exhibition: 5 November 2026 – 12 March 2027

How to apply: Submit your application through the online application form⁠.