RESIDENCY Invisible Borders
Residency of 8 days - From 19 to 27 September 2025
DEADLINE OF APPLICATIONS : June 30th 2025
Created by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for freedom (FNF)-Morocco, in partnership with American Arts Center, Bayt Al Fenn is an open call for artistic creations projects under the theme:
« Invisible Borders ».
Bayt Al Fenn is a thematic laboratory of inventiveness, a collaborative artistic platform for all disciplines, a space-time for reflection, experimentation and creation, offering artists support for their projects, from inception to public presentation.
Bayt Al Fenn’s creative support program is aimed at Moroccan artists, whatever their artistic field: music, dance, theater, storytelling, circus, plastic arts, audiovisuals, visual arts, etc. The stated aim is to encourage creativity in all its diversity, and to bring real added value to the Moroccan artistic production sector, with a particular focus on emerging artists. Whether they are in the process of becoming professional artists, aspiring professionals or established artists, artists can benefit from Bayt Al Fenn’s support.
ELIGIBILITYCONDITIONS
- Call open to artists aged 18 to 40, resident in Morocco and involved in the art field.
- The artist(s) must be available for 8 consecutive days, from September 19 to 27, 2025, for the residency session, and undertakes to be continuously present in the workspace provided.
- The artist must be present at the exhibition of the project on November 20 in Casablanca.
To carry out his work, the resident will have the following attributions :
- Accommodation in a double room with full board
- Several creative spaces
- Mentorship during the residency.
- The logistical support needed to produce the work (workspace, tools, set-up)
- Visibility on all Bayt Al Fenn and partner communication media
In return, the resident agrees to :
- Authorize Bayt Al Fenn and, by extension, the (FNF Maroc) Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Morocco and the American Arts Center to use his/her images and words in all media and/or communication channels free of charge.
- Spend the entire duration of the project at the residency. If the artist leaves the residency, the contract will automatically be terminated. It is therefore very important to check the artist’s availability for the first 8 days.
- Conceive and produce an original artistic work related to the theme of the residency.
- Actively collaborate in the creation of a collective work synthesized from the residency.
- Be present at the inauguration of the work on November 20 in Casablanca.
- Provide high-resolution visuals for communication media.
NB : Duos and groups of artists are authorized up to a limit of 3 people per project.
PROJECT SELECTION
Artists must submit a project proposal centered on this year’s theme. Candidates should explore the intersections of art with political, sociological, economic, or societal dimensions, drawing inspiration from the broader artistic ecosystem. The proposal should reflect a critical and innovative approach, connecting their creative practice to relevant contemporary discourse.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following:
- Conceptual Relevance – Strength of thematic engagement and critical inquiry
- Innovation & Vision – Originality, creative risk-taking, and forward -thinking potential
- Thematic Coherence – Clear alignment with the residency’s conceptual framework
- Feasibility – Appropriateness for available resources, space, and timeframe
- Methodological Rigor – Clarity and viability of the proposed creative process
- Sustainable Impact – Potential for continued development beyond the residency
The jury committee, composed of representatives from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Morocco, the American Arts Center, and resident mentors, will review all applications. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, the committee cannot provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.
APPLICATIONPROCEDURES
To submit your project, please download and duly complete the attached form and return it before midnight on 30 June August 2025 to the following e-mail address: [email protected], together with the following information:
- The registration form.
- A one-page maximum statement of intent describing the artist(s)’ intention, the artistic project, and the research the artist(s) wishes to undertake during the residency. This should include the problem(s), objectives, techniques and areas of work (taking into account the constraints of the venue).
- An artistic portfolio containing visuals of works and/or exhibitions by the artist(s) behind the project.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, if possible, including links to social media profiles.
- You may attach any other useful documents or links (folders, visuals, videos, websites…) to support the application.
All applications must be sent by email only and must not exceed 10 MB in total.
Please indicate in the email subject: « Application: Invisible Borders 2025. »
The results of the selection will be communicated by email from September 1, 2025.
PS:
Below are some helpful links to assist you in writing the statement of intent for your artistic project.
https://www.amylee.fr/rediger-soi-meme-demarche-artiste/
https://artenda.net/blogpost/DBHA2359/6+Conseils+pour+%C3%A9crire+une+bonne+note+d%C2%B4intention