Funded Artist Residency in Morocco 2027 with a €1,000 Grant and Daily Living Allowance
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- Age18 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature, Music, Art and Graphic Design, Engineering and Architecture , Others
- Job locationMorocco
- Deadline2026-11-30
Opportunity description
The French Institute in Morocco (Institut français du Maroc) has announced the opening of applications for the DARKOUM Residencies 2027, offering artists, creatives, and researchers the opportunity to spend approximately one month in Morocco to develop their artistic and research projects while engaging with the local cultural and social environment.
The residencies will take place from March to December 2027 across nine Moroccan cities: Marrakech, Agadir, Tetouan, Casablanca, Fez, Meknes, Oujda, Tangier, and Essaouira.
The program targets French-speaking artists and creatives residing in Morocco, France, or a French-speaking African country who have more than five years of professional or artistic experience in one of these countries.
Eligible Artistic Fields
The program covers a wide range of disciplines:
Visual Arts: Painting, sculpture, photography, fine arts, and street art.
Design and Architecture: Graphic design, product design, fashion, and artistic crafts.
Performing Arts: Theater, dance, choreography, circus arts, and performance art.
Music: Music composition, audio production, and podcasting.
Film and Cinema: Documentary and feature films, animation, and screenwriting.
Literature: Creative writing, poetry, translation, and comics.
Digital Arts: Video games, virtual and augmented reality, and multidisciplinary projects.
Benefits
Receive a research grant of €1,000 per participating artist during the residency.
Receive a daily living allowance of MAD 300 per participant throughout the residency.
Benefit from free accommodation for the entire duration of the program.
Receive reimbursement for round-trip international travel expenses to Morocco, up to a maximum of €400, upon submission of the required supporting documents.
Opportunity to receive additional artistic production funding of up to €2,000 per project, depending on project needs and approval by the organizing institution.
Access dedicated workspaces and creative facilities within the host institutions.
Use available equipment and technical resources at the residency location, subject to availability.
Receive professional and artistic guidance and mentorship from cultural and technical teams throughout the residency.
Opportunities to network and build professional relationships with local artists, creatives, institutions, and cultural associations in Morocco.
Opportunity to develop artistic and research projects in a new environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and knowledge exchange.
Explore Morocco's cultural and artistic landscape and draw inspiration from it to develop creative works and projects.
Option to apply individually or as a duo, with each participant receiving the research grant and living allowance in accordance with the program's conditions.
No requirement to produce a final artwork or deliver a mandatory public presentation at the end of the residency, allowing participants greater freedom to conduct research, experiment, and develop their ideas.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be French-speaking.
Reside in Morocco, France, or a French-speaking African country.
Have more than five years of professional or artistic experience in one of these countries.
Be at least 18 years old by the application deadline.
Be available for the entire duration of the residency.
Submit a clearly defined artistic or research project connected to the cultural, social, or artistic environment of the selected Moroccan city.
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Funded Artist Residency in Morocco 2027 with a €1,000 Grant and Daily Living Allowance