Sharjah Art Foundation runs this residency in Sharjah City and Kalba for visual and performance artists, writers, poets, researchers, musicians, filmmakers and other creatives. Participants use its spaces and institutional networks to develop experimental, interdisciplinary work.
The latest published call covered the 2025–2026 cycle and is now closed. The Foundation has not published a date for a later call, so prospective applicants should monitor the permanent programme page.
Benefits & funding
- Flights and transportation to the Emirate of Sharjah.
- Accommodation at the residency location.
- A monthly stipend; the official call does not state the amount.
- Access to Sharjah Art Foundation’s institutional networks and resources.
Eligibility
- Open to visual artists, performance artists, writers, poets, researchers, musicians, filmmakers and other creatives pursuing experimental, interdisciplinary practices.
- The latest call stated no degree, age, nationality, residency, gender or experience requirement; selected cohorts included local, regional and international artists.
- Participation is in person in Sharjah City or Kalba, United Arab Emirates.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
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Application process
- 1Check the permanent programme page and Sharjah Art Foundation’s current open calls for a new cycle.
- 2When a call is live, use the official online application form linked from that call.
- 3Submit before the announced deadline and contact the residency team through the address on the call page if clarification is needed.
Program timeline
Application deadline for the latest published cycle.
Aug 30, 2025
Bait Obaid Al Shamsi residency period.
November 2025–March 2026
First Kalba Ice Factory residency period.
Nov 17, 2025–Jan 15, 2026
Second Kalba Ice Factory residency period.
Feb 2, 2026–Mar 30, 2026