Designed by the award winning architect Paolo Deliperi and located adjacent to Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farm in Africa, Three Bones is an artist residency with distinctive architecture and a unique location.

We run an invitation-only program accommodating three artists at a time in a sprawling residence with purpose-built private studios. Residencies run for four weeks and take place twice a year, in May and October. They are entirely pro bono (no studio fees or artwork donations). Our sole objective is to provide artists with uninterrupted time and space to think, experiment, and recharge.

What we offer:

• Reimbursement for the cost of return airline tickets (Domestic flights only)

• Complimentary chauffeured transport to and from the city and airport 

• Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom

• Individual artist studio

• Common collaborative working areas

• Complimentary dinners of locally inspired dishes prepared by a professional chef (Monday - Friday)

• Housekeeping services (Monday - Friday)

• Fully equipped kitchen and a dedicated braai area

• Large art collection consisting of 60+ pieces, all by South African artists

• Growing art library, including titles exploring the crossover with science and technology

• Various dedicated entertainment spaces (e.g. Playstation, piano, table tennis, pool table)

• Large swimming pool and extensive gardens

• Access to a multitude of hikes, with property bordering protected heritage environments