Organiser: British Council – Jerusalem
Programme: 4th Round of the Creative Spaces Residency Programme
Location: British Council premises, East Jerusalem
Residency Duration: July 2025 – March 2026 (three 3-month slots)
Deadline to Apply: 22 June 2025
Purpose:
To support Palestinian artists, collectives, and cultural organisations by providing a creative residency that fosters artistic production, community engagement, and international exchange—especially in response to the increasing challenges faced by the Palestinian cultural sector amid the ongoing war on Gaza.
Objectives:
- Support production of new, meaningful artistic work by Palestinian creatives.
- Engage and share outcomes with the public in Jerusalem, Palestine, and beyond (digitally).
- Activate British Council premises for artistic use (e.g., studios, workshops, exhibitions).
- Build a strong community of Palestinian artists through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Provide a platform for Palestinian creatives to connect with the UK cultural sector.
Funding Offered:
- 5 grants of up to £5,000 GBP
- Residency hosted at British Council Jerusalem
- Three residency rounds, each lasting 3 months
Eligibility:
- Palestinian artists, collectives, or cultural organisations based in or with access to East Jerusalem.
- Open to all art disciplines: music, film, literature, visual arts, digital art, architecture, fashion, crafts, etc.
- Organisational applicants must propose projects that directly support local artists.
- Projects must make active use of the British Council premises.
- Both new applicants and past grantees are welcome to apply.
- Must benefit young creatives (18+) and wider local audiences.
- Artists with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Visit the British Council website for application details and submission guidelines.
