Short Description
Starting in 2025, the Institut français de Turquie and the Goethe-Institut Türkei are launching, in collaboration with their local and Mediterranean partners, the artistic residency program 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.
The residencies provide a unique framework to explore the interactions between art and the environment, integrating stays both on land and at sea. Selected artists will benefit from tailored support, dedicated time for research and creation, and opportunities for collaboration with key stakeholders and partners of the program.
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 in one of the program’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.
Eligibility
- Must be a French, German or Turkish national or have been residing in France, Germany or Turkey for at least three years.
- Must provide proof of civil liability insurance.
- Must have a good command of English.
Submission Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages).
- Artistic portfolio with approximately ten images of artworks including full captions (max. 15 pages). If applicable, links to videos on Vimeo, YouTube, or SoundCloud should be included.
- Residency project proposal (2 to 4 pages), outlining the applicant’s motivations, research theme, expectations regarding the residency, and the desired residency location.
Applicants may select up to two residency locations from the program’s partner network. A
jury composed of art professionals and representatives from hosting institutions will carry out
the selection process.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email to denizvillalari@ifturquie.org
Program Benefits & Awards
- Coverage of round-trip travel expenses between their country of residence and
Turkey or another partner country in the Mediterranean. - Accommodation provided by the residency venues.
- A €2,000 production grant.
- Per diem or a living allowance of €2,000.
- Access to a fully equipped workspace.
- Artistic and logistical support on-site.
- A potential stay at sea, depending on project requirements and available boats.
- Disciplines considered: Visual arts, music, dance, public space, audiovisual arts, media, journalism, literature, art criticism, and curatorial practices.
- Betreffende Disziplinen: Bildende Kunst, Musik, Tanz, öffentlicher Raum, audiovisuelle Kunst, Medien, Journalismus, Literatur, Kunstkritik und kuratorische Praktiken.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Turkey, France
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
- Residency period: Between September and December 2025, for a duration of
two months.
Website Link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/tr/tr/kul/kueltuerel-destek/deniz-villalari.html
