Open Call 2024

The aim of Mouhit’s Artist in Residence Program is to support 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 over outcome. Through this program, we aim to grant artists access to materials, welcome them to engage in our thematically specific programs, offer them support from mentors and connect them with our 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. For each open call, two artists will be selected to cohabit the residency space, hence we encourage artists to apply with an openness to collaborate.

The Space

Mouhit Space is a 3 story residence located in Menzah 1 of (200) sq.m. on a plot of (1000) sq.m with a large garden space. It offers a private furnished bedroom, with a double size bed, desk, free wi-fi and a private bathroom. Shared sunny and bright workspace (40) sq.m. with a large work table and large multifunctional outdoor space. The common area includes an equipped kitchen, bathroom and restroom. A sound studio is available on demand. The shared spaces facilitate cooperation and communication between guests and residents as well as the sharing of thoughts and ideas. There is a very spacious garden as well as an outdoor studio to accommodate various production processes. The garden can also be used as an exhibition space. The house and the neighborhood provides the space to reflect, experiment and create, whether an artist wants to do research or produce works.

Duration of the residency 

March 01 2024 - May 30, 2024 (3months)

Art Form / Discipline

All disciplines 

Program Support Package

• Accommodation (a private bedroom, a shared bedroom for groups and equipped common spaces)
• Production support 1500 dt
• Access to work space and available equipment 
• Arrangement of the space for the presentation of work and coordination of events
• One-on-one bi-weekly support from mentors (artists, curators, writers etc.)
• Connection to our local and international network of artists, curators, collectors and creative practitioners.
• Professional documentation of artistic process during the residency
• Mouhit does not provide an extra budget for food and transportation. 

Expected Output 

• The artist in residence will host an open studio at the end of the residency where they can share and exchange with the local community, expand their network and find new opportunities.
• Mouhit highly encourages artists in residence to offer community-oriented workshops on any topic over the course of their stay.
• The artist in residence will also take over Mouhit’s Instagram account during their residency period. 

Eligibility Criteria 

We invite Tunisian artists based in Tunisia at all levels of their career to apply. Individuals, groups and collectives working in any media are welcome to apply. We also welcome artists with families to apply. We regret that we do not accept submissions from non Tunisian artists.

Selection Criteria

Submissions that demonstrate the following will be prioritized:

• Artistic  curiosity and openness - Project shows significant artistic development / willingness to take risk
• 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
• Criticality: Willing to critically engage with, and question, the subject of their choosing
• Priority goes to early-career artists and under-represented communities

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.