The Institut français de Turquie and the Goethe-Institut Türkei are launching, in collaboration with their local and Mediterranean partners, the artistic residency programme Deniz Villaları: Ecological Crossings. This initiative aims to support artistic creation in connection with the ecological issues of the Mediterranean and to promote artist mobility between Turkey and the Mediterranean region.
Selected artists will benefit from tailored support, dedicated time for research and creation, and opportunities for collaboration with key stakeholders and partners of the programme. The residency program consists of several phases:
- Participation in preparatory webinars to introduce the residency, raise awareness of ecological challenges, and understand Mediterranean dynamics.
- A two-month residency (September and December 2025) in one of the programme’s partner locations in Turkey or the Mediterranean.
- Public presentations in the form of exhibitions, discussions, or performances at partner institutions.
- Opportunities for exchange with experts and local cultural actors.
The disciplines considered are visual arts, music, dance, public space, audiovisual arts, media, journalism, literature, art criticism, and curatorial practices.
Applicants must be a French, German or Turkish national or have been residing in France, Germany or Turkey for at least three years.
Selected artists will receive the following:
- Coverage of round-trip travel expenses between their country of residence and Turkey or another partner country in the Mediterranean
- Accommodation
- A 2,000 EUR production grant
- Per diem or a living allowance of 2,000 EUR
- Access to a fully equipped workspace
- Artistic and logistical support on-site
- A potential stay at sea, depending on project requirements and available boats
