EAVA Artists' Residency Program
The Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival in partnership with Eava Artists offers a dynamic residency program designed to foster creative exploration and artistic growth within a vibrant community.
Selected Artist
Iyara Norah Karabo
Agaba Hillary
Aksanti Bienfait BA
Wamala Nyanzi
Biira Shalote Mayani
Namiiro Roselock
Program Mentor
Emanuel Ekulo
Rugunda Godfrey
Brogan Aaron Mwesigwa
Martin Ssekubuge
About the EAVA Artists' Residency Program
Emowering artists in creating meaningful works
The EAVA Artists Residency is a four-month program of mentorship, materials, and studio support designed to equip creatives to become voices for justice.
Through an open call, six visual artists are selected every year. Each is guided to produce original works exploring the challenges of our times. Their journey is not only about craft, but about responsibility: creating art that confronts oppression, challenges dominant truths, and imagines new futures.
At the heart of the residency lies a conviction that in times of crisis, artists shape new languages of radical imagination. Their work defends lives, freedoms, and dignity.
The residency focuses on three core values:
Radical Imagination – the courage to envision the world not as it is, but as it could be. Their art questions the unquestioned and makes room for multiple perspectives, voices, and stories.
Social Practice – art rooted in society, created with communities, institutions, and individuals. These works are not made in isolation; they emerge from dialogue, participation, and collective change.
Inclusion – a direct counter to exclusion and marginalization. The residency provides conditions for artists whose voices are often silenced to take center stage, shaping how society sees itself and its possibilities.
With the EAVA Residency, we are building a strong foundation for the next generation of creatives who embody our vision.
“We are the chnage that we seek"
What We Offer
Comprehensive support for your artistic journey
Material Support
Access to high-quality art materials and resources to bring your vision to life without financial barriers.
Mentorship
Guidance from established artists and human rights advocates to help develop your artistic practice and social impact.
Workspace
Dedicated studio space equipped with the tools and environment you need to create freely and collaboratively.
Peer Critiques
Regular feedback sessions with fellow artists to refine your work and strengthen your artistic voice.
Printed Catalogue
Professional documentation of your work in a high-quality printed catalogue for lasting recognition.
Festival Exhibition
Showcase your work at the Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival, reaching a global audience.
Focus Themes
Explore critical human rights issues through artistic expression
Climate Change & Environment
Environmental issues, climate justice, sustainability, and human impact on ecosystems.
Discrimination & Exclusion
Marginalization, inequality, racism, and other forms of discrimination affecting communities worldwide.
Democracy & Freedom of Expression
Free speech, civic engagement, political representation, and threats to democratic values.
Program Timeline
Key dates and milestones
Review & Selection
Review submissions and select six artists for the residency program.
Artist Announcement
Announce selected artists and hold introductory session to begin the journey.
Residency Program
Four months of intensive artistic development, mentorship, and creation.
Festival Exhibition
Exhibition of completed works during the Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival.
Application Requirements
Everything you need to know to apply
To apply for the EAVA Artists' Residency Program, you will need to complete the following sections:
- Basic Information: Contact details and personal information
- Artistic Background: Your experience and artistic discipline
- Project Proposal: Description of your proposed work and its connection to human rights themes
- Motivation and Goals: Your interest in the program and what you hope to achieve
- Supporting Materials: Upload your CV and examples of past work
Ready to Apply?
Join our community of artists dedicated to creating meaningful change through artistic expression. Apply now for the EAVA Artists' Residency Program.
Application Status
Please note: The application period for the 2025 EAVA residency program has closed (Deadline: April 30, 2025). Selected artists will be notified by mid-May 2025. Please check back later for future opportunities.