Residencies

Open Call International Artist in Residence - April 2025

Apply until 15 February 2025

Open Call - Mouhit International Artist Residency
 


Deadline: February, 15th 2025
Residency start: April, 7th 2024

 

Mouhit is excited to launch the International Art Residency Program, designed to support artists, curators, directors and writers from around the world in their creative development while encouraging cross-cultural exchange with the Tunisian art scene. This program offers a unique opportunity for residents to immerse themselves in a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and critical reflection.

Mouhit is an artist residency in Tunis that welcomes creative people at all stages of their careers. It provides a friendly space for artists to reflect, experiment, and grow.

We value feedback and critical thinking, so we connect artists with mentors from various backgrounds to guide them. At the same time, Mouhit gives artists the freedom to plan and manage their residency on their own terms. We also believe in sharing and making art accessible, encouraging artists to engage with the public through open studios, events, and activities.

The Space

Mouhit is a three-story residence with a large outdoor garden.

The first floor includes a shared workspace/common room, a kitchen, and a restroom.

The second floor houses 2 private studios that double as accommodation and personal workspaces, along with a shared bathroom.

The basement features a soundproof sound lab and a laundry room.

The outdoor garden provides ample space for relaxation, work, or hosting events, including exhibitions, workshops, and performances. Designed as a modular, multifunctional environment, the space can be adapted to suit diverse artistic needs using available work tables and equipment.

The Neighborhood

Located in Menzah 1, a quiet residential area close to the heart of Tunis, Mouhit offers both tranquility and convenience. The neighborhood features supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, all within walking distance. The city center is a 20-minute walk away, making it easy for artists to access the vibrant cultural life of Tunis while enjoying the calm of their surroundings.

About the program

During this residency, international artists will share the space with a Tunisian artist-in-residence, providing opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. While each artist will focus on their own practice, they are encouraged to engage with one another and with the local scene, creating potential for new ideas and synergies.

At the end of the residency, artists are encouraged to share their work with the public through open studios, an exhibition, a performance, a talk, a workshop or any other format.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • We welcome applications from artists, curators, directors, and writers with a minimum of 5 years of practice. 
  • All mediums and practices.
  • Priority will be given to applicants who are from or currently living in the Global South.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • If you require a visa to participate, please inform us. While we are happy to provide invitation letters to support your visa application, please note that we do not have the budget to cover visa-related costs.

Selection Criteria

  • Artistic Curiosity and Openness  - Demonstrates significant creative or conceptual development and a willingness to take risks in their work or ideas.
  • Connection to Tunisia. The project demonstrates themes, narratives, or ideas connected to Tunisia and its cultural, social, or historical context.
  • Experimentation - Shows a desire to experiment, challenge conventions, expand boundaries, and critically reflect on their discipline or medium.
  • Critical Thinking - Willingness to engage deeply with, question, and analyze the themes or subjects of their work, offering thoughtful insights or perspectives. Critical engagement with their surroundings, whether through artistic practice, curation, writing, or directing.

What is expected from the residents: 

  • Host one community-oriented workshop or experience
  • Create a minimum of two collaborative posts with Mouhit on instagram about your residency 
     

Residency Package

  • Access to private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared workspaces and equipped kitchen
  • Access to the available tools and equipments of the residency
  • Support from mentors (artists, curators, writers etc.)
  • Connection to our local and international network of artists, curators, collectors and creative practitioners.
  • Coordination, communication and production support during workshops or events hosted by the artists.

What is covered by the residency:

  • Accommodation and workspace 
  • The Mouhit team will work to create a budget tailored to the artist’s needs, with a maximum budget of 2000 TND.
  • Mentoring sessions
Apply now!