Lusaka

Are you curious about the contemporary art scene in Zambia? Would you like to extend your artistic practice through an up to two-month artist residency in Lusaka?

We are pleased to continue our newest artist in residency programme in collaboration with Lusaka Contemporary Art Centre (LuCAC), which will be awarded to two artists for two months between March-July 2025. Annual application deadline 3 May.

LuCAC is a not-for-profit and artist-run art centre located in New Chamba Valley, Lusaka, established in January 2023. LuCAC hosts an art gallery, a library and a residency, dedicated to the advancement of Zambian contemporary Art and its role in national development.

The residency offers:
• Living space and work studio
• Studio visits by local artists or art professionals
• Online presentation of the artist's work on the LuCAC website
• Assistance learning about the local art scene and culture
• Possibility of a solo or group presentation of work at the end of the residency in LuCAC’s project room
• One field trip in Zambia
• Travel grant of up to NOK 20,000
• Living grant of NOK 20,000 per month

The residency period is 2 months between March – July.

The OCA jury will evaluate all applications and make a shortlist of 5 artists that will be sent to LuCAC for their final selection.

Applications are accepted from Norwegian artists and artists residing in Norway. The artist residency is open for one artist per application. Applications from artist duos or artist groups will not be accepted.