New Generation African artists are invited to apply for a fully supported residency programme culminating in a national exhibition and auction.
Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2Roads Art Foundation today announced that applications are open for the 2026 Gallery on the Greens Residency, its flagship artist development programme. The call for applications runs from 9 to 31 July 2026, and is open to new generation / early-practice African artists seeking dedicated time, structured support, and meaningful market access.
The Gallery on the Greens Residency is designed to bridge the gap between artistic creation and sustainable visibility. 4 artists will be selected to participate in a fully supported residency period commencing in September 2026, with all selected artists guaranteed a showcase at the foundation’s annual Exhibition Week in October 2026 and the Art Auction on towards the end of October 2026.
About the Programme
The 2026 residency is structured around three synergistic pillars that provide holistic support to participating artists:
Residency — Dedicated time, studio space, and material resources for the creation of new works, supported by curatorial guidance and regular professional feedback throughout the residency cycle.
Education — Workshops and masterclasses focused on artistic technique, art history, critical theory, portfolio development, and professional practice. Guest lecturers and mentorship from established artists, curators, and industry professionals are integral to the programme.
Entrepreneurship — Training in financial management, branding, intellectual property rights, grant writing, market access strategies, and professional portfolio development, equipping artists to manage their practice as a sustainable career.
Each selected artist receives a stipend, studio space and materials support, curatorial guidance, and a guaranteed platform at the foundation’s flagship exhibition and auction event.
Building on a Strong Proof of Concept
The 2026 programme builds on the success of the foundation’s 2025 residency, its inaugural year, which received more than 200 applications, resulted in seven artists exhibited. The 2025 edition demonstrated that the talent pipeline is strong, that the residency has pan-African reach, and that there is a credible market and fundraising story to build from.
“Gallery on the Greens moved the foundation from concept to execution,” said Kabelo Molaudzi, Foundation Lead. “The residency achieved pan-African reach, credible mentors and partners gave the programme legitimacy, and the auction proved there is both a market and a fundraising story to build from. The 2026 programme takes everything we learnt and executes with greater rigour and ambition.”
A Mission-Driven Institution
The 2Roads Art Foundation is a Johannesburg-based art foundation whose mission is to identify, nurture, and platform new-generation African artists through residencies, education, and entrepreneurship programmes that expand creative opportunity, build sustainable careers, and strengthen community learning ecosystems.
The foundation operates as an active institutional producer — not a passive funder — driving artistic discourse, knowledge creation, and professional opportunity for early-practice and underrepresented African artists with limited access to market pathways.
In January 2026, the foundation represented South Africa at the World Art Foundations Global Summit at the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, Spain, where it engaged with leading international foundations on best practice in residencies, sustainability, and education-led programming.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 Gallery on the Greens Residency are open from 9 July to 31 July 2026.
For application requirements and submission details, visit: www.2roadsfoundation.org.za
Enquiries may be directed to the foundation through its official website and social media channels.
About 2Roads Art Foundation
The 2Roads Art Foundation is a contemporary art foundation supporting African artists through focused creation, critical learning, and professional practice. Its work bridges artistic depth with sustainable visibility through three integrated pillars: Residency, Education, and Entrepreneurship. The foundation’s annual programme culminates in the Gallery on the Greens Exhibition and Golf Day and Art Auction, connecting artists directly with collectors, patrons, and the broader arts market.
Board of Directors: Kingsley Duba, Matshwane Rasethaba, Kabelo Molaudzi, Thandy Mokgobu, Deliwe Radebe
Chairman: Success Theko
Foundation Lead: Kabelo Molaudzi
Website: www.2roadsfoundation.org.za
Issued on behalf of the 2Roads Art Foundation.
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