Fully Funded Artist Residency in Riyadh for Arab and International Artists 2026

The Misk Art Institute has opened applications for the twelfth edition of the Masaha Residency, a three-month in-person artist residency held at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The residency offers visual and digital artists the opportunity to conduct research, experiment, and develop a new artistic project. Participants will also receive mentorship and artistic feedback while building connections with artists, curators, and experts from Saudi Arabia and the international art scene.

Residency Duration and Location

1. Location: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2. Duration: Approximately three months.
3. Start date: October 11, 2026.
4. End date: January 2, 2027.
5. Programme language: English.
6. Participation format: In person, with full commitment required throughout the programme.

The residency provides the following benefits:

1. Round-trip airfare to Riyadh.
2. An entry visa to Saudi Arabia.
3. Accommodation for participants residing outside Riyadh.
4. A private art studio.
5. A production budget for the artistic project.
6. Weekly mentorship sessions.
7. Support from experts, curators, and specialists.
8. Networking opportunities within the Saudi and international art communities.
9. Visits to cultural and historical sites in Riyadh.
10. Participation in a final group exhibition funded by the Misk Art Institute.

The residency is intended for full-time visual and digital artists from various artistic disciplines who meet one or more of the following requirements:

1. Have at least three years of experience in fine arts.
2. Have a minimum three-year record of participation in artistic events or exhibitions.
3. Maintain an active and consistent artistic practice.
4. Be able to develop a project related to the theme of the residency cycle.
5. Be able to participate and communicate in English.
6. Be fully available to commit to the three-month residency without exceptions.

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