Short Description
Delfina Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships and public programming.
With support from Delfina Foundation’s Network of Africa Patrons, we welcome applications from artists based in East Africa* for a twelve-week residency in London, taking place from 6 January to 27 March 2026.
Each year, Delfina Foundation runs four three-month residency seasons. These residency seasons are dedicated to ‘open’ independent research or to ‘thematic’ collective research around a specific issue or idea. This residency will take place during our ‘open’ winter season 2026.
Eligibility
— *A citizen, or long-term resident, living and working in one of the following countries: British Indian Ocean Territory, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, French Southern Territories, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe;
— Seeking an opportunity to develop their practice through research;
— Able to explain how the experience of an international residency may benefit their career development and local networks;
— Proficient in English.
Submission Requirements
Personal Info
Description of Your Projects
Motivation Letter
CV
Portfolio
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The selected applicant will receive a twelve-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:
— A return economy-class flight
— Airport transfers in the UK
— Reimbursement of visa fee (if required)
— A living allowance of £40 per day
— A materials budget of £1,000
— Local travel pass
— A single bedroom at Delfina Foundation – a house which hosts up to 8 residents with shared facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library and dining room.
— Opportunities to engage in the art scene in UK through structured activities and independent time
— Access to a programme of planned group activities
Entry Fee
None
Location
United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 10 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.delfinafoundation.com/open-calls/current/open-call-for-artists-from-east-africa/
