Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026 in Tunisia (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026, an exciting new international residency program that brings together artists, designers, architects, and creative technologists to explore the relationship between cultural heritage and emerging technologies. Hosted in Tunis, Tunisia, this fully supported two-month residency offers participants the opportunity to conduct research, experiment with innovative ideas, and develop interdisciplinary projects within a unique Mediterranean context.

Program Overview

• Host Organization: EL SPACE
• Program: Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026
• Location: Tunis & Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
• Duration: 2 Months
• Residency Dates: 1 October – 30 November 2026
• Number of Participants: 5 International Residents
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 19 July 2026

About the Residency

The Mediterranean Futures Residency is designed as a space for critical thinking, experimentation, and creative inquiry. Rather than focusing solely on producing final artworks, the residency encourages participants to investigate how technology is transforming culture, memory, identity, and heritage across the Mediterranean region.

Residents will work within an interdisciplinary environment that promotes collaboration, research, and speculative approaches to future-making.

Financial Benefits

Selected residents will receive:

• Full accommodation throughout the residency
• International travel support
• Meal support
• Dedicated workspace in Sidi Bou Said
• Access to the historic Ennejma Ezzahra Palace
• Access to digital fabrication facilities
• 3D printing and laser-cutting resources
• Curatorial guidance and mentorship
• Networking opportunities with local and international creatives

Residency Facilities

Participants will have access to:

• EL FABSPACE digital fabrication laboratory
• Creative Hub at Ennejma Ezzahra Palace
• Research and production facilities
• Collaborative working environments
• Cultural and artistic networks across Tunisia

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to:

• Artists
• Designers
• Architects
• Creative Technologists

Applicants must be nationals of eligible European and neighboring countries, including:

• European Union member states
• Balkan countries
• Ukraine
• Other designated neighboring countries

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Artist Biography
• Statement of Practice
• Project Proposal
• Portfolio
• Preliminary Production Plan

All documents must be prepared in English or French and submitted in PDF format.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Artistic excellence
• Originality and innovation
• Conceptual strength
• Relevance to the residency theme
• Feasibility of the proposed project
• Potential for interdisciplinary engagement

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 (12:00 PM Tunis Time)
• Results Announcement: 30 July 2026
• Residency Period: 1 October – 30 November 2026

Why Apply?

This residency offers a rare opportunity to explore the future of culture and technology within one of the Mediterranean’s most inspiring creative environments. Participants will gain access to cutting-edge fabrication tools, mentorship from curators and experts, and a vibrant community of artists and innovators while living and working in Tunisia.

For creatives interested in cultural heritage, digital innovation, speculative design, and interdisciplinary research, the Mediterranean Futures Residency 2026 provides an ideal platform to develop bold ideas and meaningful collaborations.

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