Short Description
Halaqat is a cultural project fostering artistic exchange between Arab and European countries. It explores the theme of care through the lens of gender and supports artistic production, residencies, public events, and capacity-building. The current phase (2024–2027) focuses on activities in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Belgium.
Halaqat, which is the Arabic term for ‘multiple links and circles’, provides a space for cultural actors from Arab and European countries to artistically reflect on topics of care, exploring them through a gender lens. Launched in 2021, the project fosters exchange between Europe and Arab countries and is, in its second phase from 2024 to 2027, supporting the cultural scenes especially in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco.
Eligibility
The call invites artists to apply for one of eight residency programmes happening in 2026 across Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco, each focusing on the themes of gender and care. Residencies last either 6 weeks or 3 months, depending on the host.
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a public track record in the relevant artistic field
- You submit a project aligned with the themes of gender and care
- You are available for the full duration of the residency
- You meet the host-specific eligibility criteria (some are for mothers, musicians, etc.)
- You are willing to participate in a public event during the residency (e.g., work-in-progress presentation, artist talk, workshop, etc).
You also need to fulfill one of the following geographic eligibility conditions:
- You are from and based in one of the following focus countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia → This includes nationals or long-term residents.
- You are based in an EU Member State, and you can demonstrate strong engagement with the Arab region through past or ongoing artistic collaborations within the last three years.
Eligibility varies per residency host but includes:
- Music and Sound
- Visual Arts (e.g., painting, installation, sculpture)
- Digital and New Media Arts
- Performing Arts (e.g., dance, theatre)
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Literary Arts (e.g., poetry, storytelling)
- Interdisciplinary & socially engaged practices
Submission Requirements
- Valid passport (at least 6 months’ validity post-residency)
- Proof of legal residence
- CV
- Artistic portfolio (with documentation of past work)
- Project concept note (in English)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- €2,950 for a 3-month residency
- €1,750 for a 6-week residency
- Additional support may include:
- Up to €1,000 for production
- Up to €250 for showcasing preparation
- Top-ups (case-by-case) for:
- Family responsibilities
- Accessibility needs
- Visa costs (refunded)
Entry Fee
None
Location
Belgium, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
Website Link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/eg/en/kul/sup/ela.html
