Residencies

Open Call Artist in Residence - Dec 2024

[Closed on 07 November 2024]
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Mouhit is launching the Artist in Residence Program with the aim of supporting the development of Tunisian artists of diverse ages, backgrounds, and disciplines. It provides an opportunity for artists at all levels of their career to work in a space that favors experimentation, access materials, labs, get support from mentors and connect with a broader network. At the end of the residency, artists are encouraged to share their work with the public through open studios, an exhibition or other formats.

This round of our open call will welcome one application from an artist and one from a curator to cohabit the space together. In parallel to their personal residencies, and with the support of mentors, the two residents will collaborate on a project which could take diverse shapes such as: a talk (live or recorded), performance, dinner, an experimental exhibition, workshop, etc. 

Space

Mouhit Space is a three-story residence located in Menzah 1, featuring a large garden. It offers a private, fully furnished bedroom with a double bed, desk, free Wi-Fi, and a shared bathroom. Residents have access to a bright, sunny shared workspace with a large work table, as well as a versatile outdoor area.

Common areas include a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, and restroom. A sound studio is also available upon request. The shared spaces are designed to foster collaboration and communication among guests and residents, encouraging the exchange of ideas and creative synergy.

The spacious garden and outdoor work areas accommodate a variety of production processes and can also be used as exhibition spaces. The house, along with the peaceful neighborhood, provides an ideal environment for reflection, experimentation, and creation—whether an artist is focused on research or production.

Duration of the residency

3 months: The residency starts from December 01 2024 to February 28, 2025

Program Support Package

Accommodation:

  • A private bedroom.
  • Access to the workspace and available equipment during the residency.

Mentorship:

  • One-on-one bi-weekly support from mentors, including artists, curators, writers, and other creative professionals.

Production Support:

  • The artist is required to provide a production budget plan at the beginning of the residency.
  • The Mouhit team will work to create a budget tailored to the artist’s needs, with a maximum budget of 1500 TND.
  • This budget includes costs for the end-of-residency vent.
  • Mouhit does not provide a budget for food and transportation. 
  • Please note, the budget is distributed via reimbursement upon presentation of valid invoices and receipts. No budget is provided in advance.

Event Coordination:

  • Support with arranging the space for the presentation of work and coordinating events.

Networking:

  • Connection to our local and international network of artists, curators, collectors, and creative practitioners.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to artists based in Tunisia, at any career level.
  • Individuals working in any form of media.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Proof of residency in Tunis must be provided.

Selection Criteria

Submissions that demonstrate the following will be prioritized:

  • Artistic curiosity and openness - Project shows artistic growth and risk-taking
  • Connection to an environment - willingness to reflect critically on their environment
  • Experimentation - Demonstrates willingness or desire to experiment, challenge, expand and critically reflect on their practice
  • Priority goes to early-career artists and under-represented communities
  • We encourage artists to apply who can fully dedicate themselves to the residency without the distraction of a full-time job or study

The applications are reviewed by an external group of peers whose efforts ensure that a broad range of artistic disciplines, approaches and identities are represented.

Expected Output 

End of Residency public gathering :

  • The artist in residence will host an end of residency public gathering. It is an occasion to share and exchange with the local community, expand networks, and discover new opportunities. It can take the form of an open studio, a talk, an exhibition or any other format of the artist’s choice. 

Workshops:

  • Artists are encouraged to offer community-oriented workshops on any topic during their stay.

Instagram Collaboration:

  • The artist in residence must create a minimum of three collaborative Instagram posts during their residency.

Residency Commitment:

  • The resident is expected to be physically present for a minimum of four full days a week at the space. The artist must be fully committed to their residency. 

Collaborative Exercise:

  • The artist will engage in a collaborative project with the curator in residence. The project will be developed together, with support from a mentor/mediator.

Mentoring & Feedback Sessions:

  • The artist will participate in bi-weekly mentoring sessions.
  • They are highly encouraged to join a feedback session (mid-way through the residency) with external peers to reflect on their experience and progress.

Applications are accepted in English, Arabic and French