Art Residency Centre

Plot 1739, The Village Gaborone, Botswana

Residents

Current Resident.

NATHAN CROWDZ

As an artist, I am simply interested in creating anything that aligns with my state of mind at a given time. I make use of a variety of mediums, depending on the theme of each piece. I’ve become comfortable with using colored pencils, graphite, charcoal and oil paint. I was inspired to start painting at an exhibition curated by ARC at Gaborone club. As the current resident artist at ARC I hope to benefit from mentorship and the chance to work in a dedicated studio space.

Some of my Work

Past Residents

Name:
Karabo Maine
Term: 
Feb – April 2024
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Name:
TJ Dema
Term: 
Nov – Jan 2024
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Name:
Visule Kabunga
Term: 
Sept – Oct 2023
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Name:
Kutlo Mabua
Term: 
June – Aug 2023

Name:
Johann Muñoz
Term: 
Oct 2023

Name:
Boseatleng Katso Sesame
Term: 
March – May 2023
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Name:
Mats Ogren
Term: 
Feb 2023

Name:
Clifford Zulu
Term: 
Nov 2022

Name:
LaGuerta Giancarlo
Term: 
June – Aug 2022

Name:
Kenny Bale
Term: 
March – May 2022
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Name:
Olukemi Lijadu
Term: 
June 2022

Name:
Phodiso Modirwa
Term: 
Sept – Nov 2021 & Feb 2021

Name:
Katlego Moatshe
Term: 
Sept – Nov 2021

Name:
Rrangwane Sade Shoalane
Term: 
June – Aug 2021

Name:
Shatho Tibone
Term: 
March – May 2021

Name:
Legopile Matthew Segopolo
Term: 
June – Aug 2020

Name:
Donald Molosi
Term: 
Oct – Dec 2019

Requirements to qualify for a residency with the Art Residency Centre, Gaborone, Botswana

  • Be a citizen or resident of Botswana. International artists’ applications are also considered if there is a reciprocal exchange as part of their project. This would mean that an artist or artists from Botswana are considered for residency in the country of residence of international artists accepted for a residency at the Art Residency Centre, Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of professional practice as an artist.

  • Can be practicing within the disciplines of Performing and Visual Arts. Selected mediums include but are not limited to theatre, writing, poetry/praise performance, dance/movement, film/video, vocal/sonic and/or visual (painting, drawing, printmaking, textile, photography).

  • Dedicated studio/office space with WIFI connection. 

  • Programme related stipend of P1000.00.

  • Access to the Gaborone Club members’ lounge and common areas. 

  • Opportunity to use the sporting facilities (upon booking). 
  • Solo show/event at the end of the residency. Expectations. 
  • Stay and work for the duration of the programme (1 month-3 months).
  • Work from and make full use of the studio during the working day.
  • Interact with local community, history and artists/creatives.
  • Contribute by means of artistic product to the ARC archive upon completion of the programme.
  • Take care and keep studio and facilities neat and clean. Water the indoor and out-      door plants.

Submission Details

  • Provide a portfolio of work (soft and hard copies accepted).
  • Provide a curriculum vita (CV) with full names, references, addresses and contact numbers.
  • Provide one A4 page motivating your application. 

Please note that residents should not expect to profit financially from their stay as this is cultural development programme. However, in the future we would like to offer residents ways to expand their network internationally and experience a climate of cultural diversity.