Writing / Literature Residencies in Wellington

Oaklands Artist in Residence (OaklandsAiR)

Wellington, South Africa

Oaklands Artist in Residence is an artist-run program located in the mountains, 90km from Cape Town, aimed at providing a unique and focused environment for creative projects. Situated on a farm on the edge of the Limietberg World Heritage Site, OaklandsAiR offers residencies to fine artists, landscape architects, writers, and researchers across various fields. The residency provides a rustic yet well-equipped setting, with self-catering cottages and studios in a converted foaling barn. The program is open to international and South African artists, offering a serene rural environment conducive to creativity and exploration. Artists benefit from access to natural materials, scenic hiking trails, and a supportive network of local artists and galleries. OaklandsAiR facilitates various activities, including site-specific projects, outdoor excursions, and final open studio events. The residency also includes a farm-to-table restaurant, Vygie, which operates on the premises, enhancing the communal experience.

Oaklands Farm

Wellington, South Africa

Oaklands Artist in Residence (OaklandsAiR) is an artist-run program on a farm in the mountains 90km from Cape Town, South Africa, offering a focused, nature-immersive environment within the Limietberg World Heritage Site for fine artists, writers, researchers, and landscape architects. Residents live in self-catering cottages and work in private studios in a converted foaling barn, with access to natural materials, outdoor spaces, and Wellington's creative network including kilns and presses. The residency emphasizes rural tranquility, biodiversity, hiking trails, and proximity to Cape Town's arts scene.