Open Call for Artists in 2026 at Queens Collective – Morocco

About the Open Call

Halaqat, which is the Arabic term for ‘multiple links and circles’, provides a space for cultural actors from Arab and European countries to artistically reflect on topics of care, exploring them through a gender lens. Launched in 2021, the project fosters exchange between Europe and Arab countries and is, in its second phase from 2024 to 2027, supporting the cultural scenes especially in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco. In this phase, Halaqat explores the notion of ‘care’, a concept which is deeply related to gender topics in both regions and tackles the question of gender equity and sensitivity and the power dynamics in an inclusive and intersectional way. The project raises questions to engage in a conversation with artists, cultural practitioners and the audience about care both on a structural and artistic level: How can different notions of care be addressed and expressed? How do dominant narratives influence which bodies are cared about (and which not) and how can these narratives be challenged? How can we strengthen practices of care in the cultural scene and in the society at large? This call is addressed to individual parenting artists who experience both working as artists and caregiving, and who are interested in participating in Halaqat Residency Program with an individual project focusing on the themes of Gender and Care. The residency will be hosted by Queens Collective in Marrakesh, Morocco, for a duration to be chosen by the participating artist: either 6 weeks or 3 months between April and June 2026. The residency at Queens Collective focuses on parenthood and caregiving, and welcomes artists interested in integrating care work and parenting into their creative practice. The hosting environment is welcoming and adequate for both artists and children. Children are not required to join, but may participate in the residency fully or partially.

What is Offered

Residency program in Marrakesh for 6 weeks or 3 months, hosted by Queens Collective, focusing on Gender and Care. The environment is welcoming and adequate for both artists and children.

Requirements

Applicants must be individual parenting artists who experience both working as artists and caregiving, and are interested in pursuing an individual project focusing on Gender and Care themes during the residency.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted exclusively through the Goethe Application Portal (https://portal.gap.goethe.de/en-US/). For detailed guidelines, criteria, and application materials, please read the Open call PDF linked on the Halaqat webpage.