residency in casablanca - mers sultan

The Yasmine Laraqui Studio Residency offers artists the opportunity to spend time working and living in Casablanca while developing new ideas and projects within a stimulating cultural environment.

The residency is designed as a period of research, experimentation, and exchange, allowing artists to step outside their usual context and engage with the energy of one of North Africa’s most vibrant urban centers.

During the residency, artists are encouraged to explore the city, connect with its cultural landscape, and reflect on the social and urban dynamics that shape contemporary Casablanca.

Residents will have access to a working space and curatorial support, and will be invited to present their work at the end of the residency through an exhibition or public presentation organized by the studio.

The program is open to artists working across disciplines, including visual arts, installation, photography, multimedia, and research-based practices.

While the residency remains open in format, it particularly welcomes projects engaging with themes such as contemporary culture, technology, identity, and the evolving relationships between art and society.

By bringing together international artists and the local creative community, the residency aims to create a space for dialogue, reflection, and artistic experimentation.

STUDIO & ACCOMMODATION

Residents are provided with accommodation in Casablanca as well as access to a working space within Yasmine Laraqui Studio.

The studio offers a flexible environment suitable for a range of artistic practices, including visual arts, photography, installation, and multimedia projects.

Artists are encouraged to develop projects that can be produced within the available resources of the residency.

CASABLANCA AS A CONTEXT

Casablanca is a city shaped by layered histories, modern architecture, and dynamic cultural life. Its unique position at the crossroads of African, Mediterranean, and global influences offers artists a rich environment for observation and research.

Residents are encouraged to explore the city and engage with its artistic, architectural, and social landscapes during their stay.

COMMUNITY & EXCHANGE

The residency aims to foster dialogue between international artists and the local creative community.

Depending on the residency period, artists may have opportunities to participate in:

• studio visits
• informal discussions with local artists and curators
• exhibition events
• public presentations or conversations

These moments of exchange are an important part of the residency experience.

Start date: 

June 1, 2026

Deadline: 

30/April/2026

How to Apply: 

Artists interested in participating in the residency should submit the following materials:

• a short artist biography or CV
• a portfolio or link to recent work
• a brief project proposal or research statement (maximum 1 page)
• preferred residency dates (1 to 3 months)

The proposed project does not need to be fully finalized in advance. The residency welcomes artists interested in using the time for research, experimentation, or the development of new ideas.

At the end of the residency, artists will have the opportunity to present their work, research, or process through an exhibition, open studio, or public presentation organized by the studio.

Residency Fee

The residency operates on a self-funded basis.

Participation fee:
1000 € per artist / month

The fee includes accommodation, studio access, curatorial support, and the organization of a final exhibition or presentation.