Al Riwaq Art Space Residency | Bahrain

Advance your practice through process-focused mentorship

In collaboration with Al Riwaq Art Space, Misk Art Institute offers two Saudi visual artists a three-month residency program in Bahrain. 

This process-oriented residency adopts a critical approach to art making, research, and production. Through mentorship and engagement, the residency will broaden artists’ potential and take their careers to the next level. 

This program offers:

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  Weekly mentorship sessions with experienced art professionals

  
  
  



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  Two masterclasses covering topics relevant to the theme and concept development

  
  
  



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  Weekly meetings for informal networking and knowledge sharing

  
  
  



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  Development of project and budget proposals with guidance from mentors

  
  
  



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  Public engagement through resident-led educational programming

  
  
  



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  Networking sessions via studio visits by experienced designers and design practitioners

  
  
  

Who’s it for?

Visual artists who meet one or more of the following criteria:  

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  3+ years of fine arts experience  

  
  
  



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  3+ years of exhibiting history  

  
  
  



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  Actively practicing and engaging in the arts