The French Institute of Jerusalem has partnered with Palestinian and French counterparts to design a residency programme that will organise approximately 50 residencies (20 in Palestine and 30 in France).
This programme is a continuation of the French Institute of Jerusalem’s long-standing action in the artistic residency field. It aims to support Palestinian artists with diverse profiles in terms of disciplines and generations. Its goal is to accompany artists in the development of a research and creation project in all sectors of contemporary creation.
This first call for applications is for 3-month residencies to be carried out at Palestinian cultural institutions venues and taking place between July and December 2024.
This programme is aimed at Palestinian artists of all disciplines (visual arts, performing arts, music, writing, and cinema) residing in Jerusalem or the West Bank, to enable them to maintain creative activity. In particular, it seeks to promote the diversity of Palestinian artists’ profiles, whether emerging or established, with an emphasis on the diversity of social and geographical contexts. Exhibition curators are also welcome to apply.
The programme includes:
- A living allowance of 4,000 NIS per month, (i.e., 12,000 NIS for 3 months)
- Local transportation fees
- Accommodation and workspace provided by the partner during the residency period.
- Accompanying expenses and/or production grant for a total amount of 6,000 NIS (managed by the hosting institution and its use will be decided by mutual agreement with the artist according to the needs they express in relation with their project)
Depending on the partner’s capacity, the artist may be accompanied by an adult and children.
A second call for applications will be published in summer 2024 for 3 to 6-month residencies in France, to be carried out at French cultural institutions venues and which will take place between January 2025 and December 2025.
