8WEEKSinFEZ
September & October 2025
Create in Fez. Connect with the city.
Be part of a shared story
Accommodation costs are fully covered for selected participants
what this residency offers
8WEEKSinFEZ is hosted by Fez Art Residency, and celebrates UNESCO-listed Fez Medina as a city of creativity - a place where tradition and imagination meet. The residency offers selected artists the time, space, and inspiration to reflect, explore, and create.
A place to stay, no expectations, and a city that invites exploration and creativity
Create in Fez. Connect with the city. Be part of a shared story
Over eight weeks in autumn 2025, we’ll be hosting a rotating group of Moroccan and international visual artists with accommodation in two private apartments right in the heart of Fez Medina.

Whether two artists stay for eight weeks, sixteen artists for one week each, or something in between, the residency is flexible, and the structure is simple but powerful - a place to stay, no expectations, and a city that invites exploration and creativity.
your chance to create in the medina
We’re offering selected visual artists private accommodation in the heart of Fez Medina for 1 to 8 weeks. There are no production requirements, just time, space, and the freedom to explore. And your accommodation is on us.

Private accommodation in the heart of Fez Medina

Stay in a private artist apartment within the Medina, with accommodation provided to selected artists. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of the city’s creative rhythm. Residencies are flexible in length - from one to eight weeks.

A cultural environment that encourages creativity

Fez is full of everyday inspiration - from artisan workshops and tiled courtyards, call to prayer and street art. The 8WEEKSinFEZ residency invites artists to engage with the city as both setting and subject.

Time, space and creative freedom

There are no deadlines, no pressure to produce or exhibit. This is your time - to explore, recharge, experiment, or just reconnect with your practice in whatever way feels right for you.

Looking to deepen your experience?

If you'd like to go deeper, we offer studio access, artisan visits, and cultural workshops - flexible add-ons designed to help you connect with the city in a more hands-on, immersive way. These are available at a small additional cost.
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what makes fez so special

Fez Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the oldest and largest medina in the world, the largest car-free urban zone, and the oldest functioning university on earth.

It’s a city where the arts and crafts traditions of Morocco - from weaving and ceramics to woodwork and zellige tile - are still deeply rooted and vibrantly alive.

Creativity and artisanship are part of daily life here. Tradition hums through every alleyway, and the past and present meet in unexpected ways.

From tiled fountains to weaving workshops, call to prayer to bursts of street art - Fez invites you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover your creative rhythm.
why this residency stands out
8WEEKSinFEZ isn’t your typical residency. It’s flexible, artist-led, and deeply rooted in place. You’ll have the chance to stay and create in one of the world’s most historically and culturally rich cities - with no pressure to produce, and full freedom to follow your own rhythm.

Whether you come for a week or the whole eight, it’s about slowing down, finding inspiration, and becoming part of a creative story that connects people, place, and practice.
Free accommodation for selected artists
We're giving selected artists free accommodation in the heart of Fez - providing you space to focus, explore, and create.
  • Private apartment in Fez Medina
  • Stays from 1 to 8 weeks
  • No cost for selected artists
Creative freedom without pressure
This residency is yours to shape - no deadlines, no expectations - just time and space to follow your own rhythm.
  • No required outcomes or exhibitions
  • Time to rest, reflect, or make
  • Explore your practice on your own terms
Open to artists everywhere
We welcome visual artists of all backgrounds, levels, and locations. It’s this mix that brings depth, diversity, and energy to the residency.
  • Open to Moroccan and international artists
  • Emerging and established artists
  • All visual disciplines encouraged
Rooted in Fez Medina
This is a place-based residency, deeply connected to the rhythm of the Medina. Artists are invited to engage with the city as both setting and inspiration.
  • Connected to local culture and craft
  • Surrounded by history, texture, and tradition
  • A city that invites reflection and creative response
How to Apply
You’ll be asked to submit:
  • A link to your work (website or Instagram)
  • A short artist bio
  • A few lines about how you’d use your time in Fez

Who Can Apply

We welcome applications from:

  • Visual artists of all levels and disciplines
  • Artists aged 18+
  • Those who are curious, self-directed, and open to cultural exchange
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frequently asked questions
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Destination: Fez Medina, Morocco
Residency Dates: September & October 2025
Questions: connect@fezartresidency.com
Follow us: @fezartresidency
  • is there a cost to apply?
    No - it's completely free to apply, and if selected, your accommodation is free too!
  • is this a funded residency?
    Yes - your accommodation is fully covered. Artists are responsible for travel, meals, insurance, materials, and yes, even the ice cream.
  • do I have to create or exhibit work?
    No - there are no production requirements. This is about time, space, and inspiration.
  • is studio space included?
    Not automatically, but it can be added through our creative add-ons.
  • can I apply with a friend or collaborator?
    You can mention this in your application. Our apartments have twin or double beds so we may be able to host pairs if space allows.
  • is the 8WEEKS residency open to part-time or emerging artists?
    Yes! We welcome applications from artists at all stages, whether you’re full-time, emerging, or balancing other work.
  • do I need to speak Arabic or French?
    No. The residency is in English. Basic Arabic or French is helpful, but not required - and we’ll support you with local tips.
  • are meals or travel included?
    No - the residency covers accommodation only. Artists cover their own travel, food, and any extras. Don't worry, life can be cheap in Fez.
  • is the programme structured?
    It’s self-directed. You set your own pace, with optional add-ons like studio access or cultural visits if you’d like to go deeper.
  • do I need to exhibit work at the end?
    No exhibition is required. This is a space for process, not pressure - but we’re happy to support informal sharing if you’re interested.
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