South African Queer Creatives 

A Purple Mountain Arts Residency of two weeks is free to queer South African creatives urgently needing a place to breathe and create. Those wishing to be considered for this residency programme are encouraged to email the following to pmartsresidency@gmail.com

  • A letter of motivation (no longer than one page)
  • An up-to-date CV
  • Artist bio
  • Artist statement
  • Five samples of work, complete with titles, description of the project, and the year of completion

This Residency Includes:

  • Airport shuttle to and from Cape Town International Airport
  • Private room with own entrance and patio 
  • Private bathroom
  • Three home-cooked meals a day (as well as snacks and beverages)
  • Secure, uncapped wi-fi
  • Studio
  • Use of a bicycle
  • Use of basic power tools
  • Mentorship (if required)
  • Self-curated outcomes