Organizer Information:

Kamel Lazaar Foundation in partnership with the Community Arts Lab (CAL) of the Porticus Foundation. The residency forms part of a wider ecosystem that includes B7L9 Art Centre, the Jaou Biennial, and Ibraaz, supporting artistic and intellectual practices emerging across Africa, the Arab world, Asia, and the wider Global Majority. The Tilal Utique site was designed by renowned architect Francis Kéré.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Tilal Utique Artist in Residency Programme.

Situated between Tunis and Bizerte, Tilal Utique sits within a landscape shaped by Mediterranean ecology and layered histories. The residency invites artists to spend three weeks developing research, reflecting on their practice, and entering into dialogue with other artists and thinkers. Residencies conclude with a shared moment of presentation (a conversation, open studio, or informal gathering), heavily prioritizing research, dialogue, and process rather than finished production. Artists are also invited to leave a trace (a gesture, text, planting, or drawing) to contribute to the evolving memory of the site.

Category:

Visual Arts, Performance, Literature, Design, & Applied Practices.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Artists from across the Global Majority working in the eligible disciplines.
  • Duration: Applicants MUST be available for the full three-week duration of their chosen residency session.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Workspace: Shared studios and workspaces within the Tilal Utique site equipped with basic amenities (internet, printer, paper, pens, etc.). Art materials are provided upon request.
  • Accommodation & Meals: Private rooms within the residency complex and full board (all meals) provided throughout the residency.
  • Financial Support: A per diem stipend is provided to support daily personal expenses.
  • Travel: Flight support is provided upon request. A shuttle service is also provided to and from the airport. (Note: Any additional transportation needed should be requested in advance).
  • Cultural Immersion: The program includes organized visits to nearby cultural sites (Tunis, Carthage, the Medina, Sidi Bou Said, and the Bardo Museum) as well as meetings with local artists and cultural practitioners.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the official Tilal Utique open call website.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 19, 2026.
  • Announcement of Results: Early May 2026.
  • 2026 Residency Sessions (3 weeks each / Up to 8 artists per session):
    • Session 1: July 3 – July 24, 2026
    • Session 2: September 9 – September 30, 2026
    • Session 3: October 21 – November 11, 2026
    • Session 4: November 25 – December 16, 2026

Location:

Tilal Utique (Northern Tunisia, between Tunis and Bizerte).

Contact Information:

Website & Application Link: https://tilalutique.tn/open-call