Open Call: UK Artist Residency Programme (Saudi Arabia and Bahrain)
11 December 2025
Deadline: January 11, 2026
The British Council invites UK-based artists to apply for a residency in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain, supporting artistic research, experimentation, and cross-cultural exchange.
The UK artist residency programme offers artists the opportunity to work closely with local hosts, including cultural institutions, creative hubs, festivals, and heritage centres, to explore new ideas, collaborate with local practitioners, and engage with new audiences. Each residency must include a public sharing or a documented artistic output.
To apply, kindly review the FAQs, complete the application form, and upload the required supporting documents.
Applications must be submitted by 11 January 2026, 23:59 (KSA time).