Deniz Villaları
Ecological Crossings

• Residency period: Between September and December 2025, for a duration of 
  two months.
• Selected artists will receive:
  • Coverage of round-trip travel expenses between their country of residence and 
    Turkey or another partner country in the Mediterranean.
  • Accommodation provided by the residency venues.
  • A €2,000 production grant.
  • Per diem or a living allowance of €2,000.
  • Access to a fully equipped workspace.
  • Artistic and logistical support on-site.
  • A potential stay at sea, depending on project requirements and available boats.
• Disciplines considered: Visual arts, music, dance, public space, audiovisual arts, media, journalism, literature, art criticism, and curatorial practices.
• Betreffende Disziplinen: Bildende Kunst, Musik, Tanz, öffentlicher Raum, audiovisuelle Kunst, Medien, Journalismus, Literatur, Kunstkritik und kuratorische Praktiken.

Applications must be submitted via email to denizvillalari@ifturquie.org before May 31, 
2025, as a single PDF file (maximum 10 MB).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a French, German or Turkish national or have been residing in France, Germany or Turkey for at least three years.
• Must provide proof of civil liability insurance.
• Must have a good command of English.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages).
• Artistic portfolio with approximately ten images of artworks including full captions (max. 15 pages). If applicable, links to videos on Vimeo, YouTube, or SoundCloud should be included.
• Residency project proposal (2 to 4 pages), outlining the applicant’s motivations, research theme, expectations regarding the residency, and the desired residency location. 

Applicants may select up to two residency locations from the program’s partner network. A 
jury composed of art professionals and representatives from hosting institutions will carry out 
the selection process.