Open call
We are looking for three artists or designers who want twelve slow weeks with a studio, a grant and a library. No finished project is required.
Who can apply
Artists and designers at any stage who live in the Kingdom or the Gulf, working in any medium. You can apply alone or as a pair. You should be able to spend the full twelve weeks in Riyadh; we cover housing for anyone who lives outside the city.
What we ask for
A short note about your practice, up to ten images or a link to your work, and a page about what you would like to spend the time on. A question is enough; it does not need to be a plan.
How we choose
A panel of three reads every application: a past resident, a curator and a librarian. We look for curiosity and for work that would change because of the time here.
Can I apply in Arabic?
Yes. Applications are read in Arabic or English, and you can mix them.
Do I need a degree?
No. We read the work, not the CV.
Can I bring my family?
The apartments sleep up to four. Tell us in the application and we will plan around it.
Is the studio accessible?
Studios 1 and 3 are step-free with an accessible washroom. Tell us what you need and we will arrange it.
What happens to the work?
It stays yours. We ask to show it in the closing exhibition and to keep a record for the archive.
Apply
Four short steps. You can go back at any point before the last step.