Deadline: 19-Jul-2026
The Revitalizing Rituals Artist Residency invites artists from diverse disciplines to explore rituals, belonging, ecology, food, storytelling, and community relationships through collaborative artistic research in Bhar Lazreg, Tunisia, and Somogy County, Hungary. The residency supports four selected artists through funding, accommodation, travel support, and opportunities for community-based artistic creation.
The programme is designed for experienced artists who are committed to reciprocal, non-extractive engagement with local communities and ecological environments.
Revitalizing Rituals Artist Residency Overview
The Revitalizing Rituals Artist Residency is a research-creation programme that brings together artists and communities to explore the relationship between rituals, cultural identity, and ecological connections.
The residency focuses on how artistic practices can strengthen relationships between:
- People and local communities
- Cultural traditions and contemporary creativity
- Food systems and ecological knowledge
- Human activities and natural environments
The programme takes place in two locations:
- Bhar Lazreg, Tunisia
- Wetlands of Somogy County, Hungary
The residency encourages artists to develop collaborative works based on listening, exchange, and shared knowledge.
Purpose of the Residency Programme
The main goal of Revitalizing Rituals is to explore how rituals can support belonging, community relationships, and ecological awareness.
The programme supports artistic practices that examine:
- Community traditions
- Cultural memory
- Ecological reciprocity
- Food and land relationships
- Storytelling practices
- Collective experiences
- Place-based artistic approaches
The residency promotes artistic processes that respect local knowledge and encourage meaningful collaboration.
Who Is Eligible?
The residency is open to artists and creative practitioners from diverse artistic backgrounds.
Eligible applicants include artists working in:
- Sound art
- Movement and dance
- Visual arts
- Installation art
- Performance
- Transdisciplinary practices
- Community-based arts
- Experimental artistic forms
Applicants should have:
- An active artistic practice
- At least five years of professional artistic experience
- Ability to communicate in English
- Interest in community collaboration
- Commitment to ethical and reciprocal engagement
Artist Profile and Selection Criteria
The programme is looking for artists who are interested in:
- Rituals and cultural practices
- Ecology and environmental relationships
- Food systems and traditions
- Storytelling
- Community-based artistic methods
- Relational and collaborative art forms
Selected artists should demonstrate:
- Professional artistic experience
- Openness to local knowledge
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Respect for community relationships
- Non-extractive approaches to research and creation
Residency Locations and Participants
A total of four artists will be selected.
The selection includes:
- Two artists for Hungary
- Two artists for Tunisia
Each location will host:
- One locally connected artist
- One artist with migration or diaspora connections linked to the region
This structure encourages exchange between different cultural perspectives while maintaining strong connections with local communities.
Residency Structure and Activities
The programme includes several stages of artistic research and collaboration.
Placemaking Camp
Selected artists will participate in a shared Placemaking Camp focused on:
- Building connections between artists
- Understanding local environments
- Exploring community relationships
- Developing collaborative approaches
Research and Creation Period
The residency includes a four-month research and creation process.
Artists will:
- Conduct artistic research
- Collaborate with local communities
- Develop creative projects
- Explore rituals and ecological relationships
Artists must complete:
- At least four weeks of on-site presence in their residency location
Knowledge Sharing Activities
Artists will participate in:
- Online exchanges
- Project discussions
- Community gatherings
- Knowledge-sharing sessions
These activities allow artists to exchange experiences and reflect on their creative processes.
Funding and Support Provided
The programme provides financial and practical support to selected artists.
Support includes:
- Artist fee and production budget of €6,000 gross
- Travel support for international exchanges
- Per diem allowance
- On-site accommodation
The funding helps artists focus on research, community engagement, and artistic production.
Additional Residency Opportunities
Selected artists will also participate in:
Storytellers Camp in Tunisia
This activity supports:
- Documentation of residency experiences
- Storytelling development
- Sharing artistic journeys with wider audiences
Artists will collaborate with visual storytellers who document the residency process.
Why This Residency Matters
Revitalizing Rituals provides a platform for artists to explore connections between culture, ecology, and communities.
The programme supports:
- Sustainable artistic practices
- Community-driven creativity
- Cultural exchange
- Environmental awareness
- Preservation of local knowledge
- New approaches to collaborative art
By focusing on rituals and ecological relationships, the residency encourages artists to create meaningful work connected to place and people.
How to Apply for the Revitalizing Rituals Residency
Applicants should follow these steps:
Step 1: Review Eligibility Requirements
Confirm that you:
- Are an artist or creative practitioner
- Have at least five years of artistic practice
- Can communicate in English
- Are available for the residency schedule
- Are interested in community-based research
Step 2: Prepare Your Artistic Profile
Include information about:
- Your artistic discipline
- Previous projects
- Research interests
- Community engagement experience
- Relevant creative achievements
Step 3: Develop Your Residency Concept
Explain:
- Your interest in rituals, ecology, or belonging
- How you would engage with local communities
- Your artistic research approach
- How the residency connects with your practice
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Applicants should provide:
- Personal and artistic information
- Project ideas
- Examples of previous work
- Relevant experience
Applications should demonstrate a commitment to respectful collaboration and reciprocal exchange.
Common Mistakes and Tips for Applicants
Mistake 1: Focusing Only on Individual Artistic Output
The residency emphasises collaboration and community relationships.
Tip: Explain how your practice involves listening, exchange, and shared creation.
Mistake 2: Ignoring Ecological and Cultural Themes
Projects should connect with rituals, ecology, food, belonging, or local knowledge.
Tip: Clearly describe how your work relates to these themes.
Mistake 3: Not Demonstrating Experience
Applicants need to show professional artistic development.
Tip: Highlight at least five years of artistic practice and previous projects.
Mistake 4: Using an Extractive Research Approach
The programme values ethical engagement.
Tip: Explain how your project will create mutual benefit for artists and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the Revitalizing Rituals Artist Residency?
It is a research-creation residency that supports artists exploring rituals, belonging, ecology, and community relationships in Tunisia and Hungary.
2. Who can apply for the residency?
Artists from all disciplines with an active artistic practice of at least five years can apply.
3. How many artists will be selected?
Four artists will be selected: two for Tunisia and two for Hungary.
4. What funding support do selected artists receive?
Selected artists receive a €6,000 gross artist fee and production budget, travel support, per diems, and accommodation.
5. Do applicants need to speak English?
Yes. Applicants must be able to communicate in English.
6. What artistic disciplines are accepted?
The programme welcomes artists working in sound, movement, visual arts, installation, performance, and transdisciplinary practices.
7. Is community engagement required?
Yes. Artists must demonstrate a commitment to non-extractive and reciprocal engagement with local communities.
Conclusion
The Revitalizing Rituals Artist Residency offers artists an opportunity to explore the connections between rituals, ecology, culture, and community through collaborative artistic research.
With financial support, international exchange opportunities, and community-based creative processes, the residency supports artists in developing meaningful work connected to place and people.
Artists interested in ecological art, cultural exchange, storytelling, and collaborative practices are encouraged to apply and contribute to this unique research-creation experience.
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