Halaqat Open Call for Artists 2026

Opportunity type : Competitions
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Halaqat invites artists to apply for its new residency programme, taking place between January and September 2026 in Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt. Artists are encouraged to submit individual projects exploring the themes of care and gender.

Eight residencies will be hosted by seven local institutions (Amalgam – Lebanon, Hunna Art & Culture Center – Lebanon, Drum Jam – Jordan, Queens Collective – Morocco, Irtijal – Tassarout Third Place – Morocco, Fondation Hiba – Morocco, Goethe-Institut Cairo – Egypt) working across diverse artistic fields.

These residencies offer time for research and creativity, opportunities for professional exchange, project development support, and public showcasing.

The call is open to artists from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and all EU member states (with a strong connection to and previous experience in the Arab region).

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Syria
  • Tunisia
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