The uMngeni Municipality is pleased to share an exceptional international opportunity for local artists in partnership with the Jinju Culture and Tourism Foundation (JJCT) of South Korea. As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural exchange and development, JJCT has announced the 2025 Jinju Artist in Residence (JAR) Program, an intercultural initiative aimed at promoting global collaboration among folk arts and traditional performing artists. The Municipality encourages eligible artists from the uMngeni region to consider applying for this enriching experience. Interested individuals can click on the following link to the call and application form:
2025 JAR program Open Call_0416.pdf
All applications should be sent directly to minlee@jjct.or.kr by 23 May 2025.
This initiative forms part of uMngeni Municipality’s commitment to promoting international exposure, skills development, and creative industry participation for local talent as a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art. We strongly encourage eligible and passionate artists to seize this opportunity.
Please click on the links below to access the call for participation as well as to access the application form for the Jinju Artist-in-Residence (JAR) Program
https://www.umngeni.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/filr/8374/2025 JAR program_Open Call_0416.docx
https://www.umngeni.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/filr/8375/2025 JAR program_Application Form.docx