Opportunities

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SUMMER SALON 2023 EDITION   Application Deadline: Tuesday 17 October, 2023 at 12:00 pm (SAST) TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL IN SUBMISSION FORM FOR QUERIES EMAIL: submissions@bagfactoryart.org.za Incomplete and late applications will NOT be reviewed.Apply NowSUMMER SALON SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION The 2023 Open Call for applications for Bag Factory’s annual Summer Salon is now OPEN.  Following … Read more

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STUDIO AVAILABLEAPPLY HERETIER 1/ TIER 2 STUDIO AVAILABLEThe Bag Factory is looking for Johannesburg-based contemporary visual artists to take up tenancy in two of our studios and become part of our community of artists.  Applications are open to artists based in Johannesburg (or in the process of relocating). Joint applications are also welcome for a … Read more

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Young Womxn Studio Bursary AwardSupporting WOMXN in the arts The Bag Factory is proud to host the annual Bag Factory Young Woman Studio Bursary, generously supported since 2019 by our alumni and renowned South African artist Sam Nhlengethwa. Now in its 4th year, through an Open Call, the bursary offers an emerging/early career woman/womxn artists … Read more

OPEN CALL: Communications Assistant Internship Opportunity

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Internship Opportunity : Communications DepartmentAs part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP), Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been selected as a host to employ a graduate intern as part of the PESP4,  Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by Art Bank of South Africa.Post: Communications Assistant (Internship)Contract: Fixed term, 4 months with … Read more

Open Call: Young/Unframed 2023

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Key dates: Deadline for entries: 14 July 2023, 23H59pm (SAST) Successful applicants will be announced by no later than 30 July 2023. Residency Dates:  #01: Aug  – Oct 2023 #02: Oct  – Dec 2023 #03: Dec  – Feb 2024 Candidates should consider their availability during the above timelines. Please click the link to submit your … Read more

Open Call: David Koloane Award 2023

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Important dates: Deadline for entries: 26 June 2023, 23H59pm (SAST) The winner of the award will be announced at the end of June 2023. Residency Dates: 1 July 2023 – 15 September. Candidates should consider their availability during the above timelines. Please click the link to submit your application For any queries please do not … Read more

OPEN CALL: Junior Archivist Opportunity

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Junior Post Opportunity : ArchivistAs part of National Heritage Council, Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been granted funding towards a project that is to digitise Bag Factory’s archives and its collection spanning nearly 32 years. Post:                            Archivist (Junior Post)Contract:                      Fixed … Read more

OPEN CALL: Communications Assistant Internship Opportunity

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Internship Opportunity : Communications Assistant As part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP), Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been selected as a host to employ a graduate intern as part of the PESP 3 Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by the Art Bank of South Africa.Post:                             Communications Assistant (Internship)Contract: … Read more

OPEN CALL: Programmes Assistant Internship Opportunity

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Internship Opportunity : Programmes and Curatorial DepartmentAs part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package (PESP), Fordsburg Artists’ Studios t/a Bag Factory Artists’ Studios has been selected as a host to employ a graduate intern as part of the PESP4,  Work-Based Experience programme coordinated by Art Bank of South Africa.Post: Programmes and Curatorial Assistant (Internship)Contract: Fixed … Read more