Artist Applications for Open Studios 2026

SUBMISSION CRITERIA FOR OSFHC 2026

Event dates
FRI 9th, SAT 10th, SUN 11 th OCT 2026
10am to 4pm each day

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS OPEN on Instagram and Facebook Sunday 1 March 2026.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Wednesday 1 April 2026 midnight.
Notification of acceptance and invitation to join OSFHC 2026 will be emailed mid to end of April 2026.

  • Defined by the mapped boundary lines of FISH HOEK and CLOVELLY.
  • Must be engaged in a sustained and creative art practice.
  • Applicants must demonstrate an active and evolving studio practice.
  • Applicants must have a permanent studio space in the area or home work space.
  • Open to artists and makers who create unique, handmade works within the creative arts, with a distinctive recognizable voice.
  • Individual artists in the area may apply.
  • No teaching institutions.

COST

Non-refundable application fee of R200: on receipt of yoco payment link.
R2300 per applicant, if accepted, payable by the 30 April 2026.

PLEASE SUPPLY WITH APPLICATION FORM

  • Street Address
  • Artist Bio (max 300 words)
  • Artist CV
  • 4 good quality pdf images of 4 recent works.
  • Contact details, Instagram and Facebook accounts.

SELECTION PROCESS

A selection committee consisting of practising artists, curators and moderators will review:

  • All criteria must be met for consideration.
  • Work should resonate within the vision and mandate of OSFHC.

IF SELECTED YOU WILL NEED TO

  • Produce a new contemporary portfolio of work created during the year to exhibit at OSFHC 2026.
  • Submit work as a considered, curated selection to reflect your current artistic practice.
  • Attend OSFHC general meetings and become involved.
  • Post on your Instagram and/or Facebook accounts regularly, particularly leading up to the event.
  • Open your studio/venue from 10am to 4pm on Fri 9 th / Sat 10 th / Sun 11 th Oct 2026.

The selection committee’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

To submit your application please complete the Online Open Studios Application Form

We appreciate you submitting your work and encourage you to reapply next year if your work is not selected.
Thank you.

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