Think Tanger, Morocco - Mondriaan Fund

Overview

Think Tanger offers a 2-month residency for visual artists, curators, and art critics to conduct research, expand networks, and develop work at the intersection of art, urbanism, and socio-spatial issues. The residency provides professional and practical supervision, introduces residents to the Think Tanger network, and concludes with a public final presentation and open studios. Residents stay in a shared apartment and have access to the Tanger Print Club silk screen printing studio.

For whom

The residency is open to visual artists, curators, and art critics. Solo applications only—no duos. Designers should apply via the Creative Industries Fund NL.

Work period

• 5 May 2026 – 5 July 2026

Award & costs

The Mondriaan Fund provides a subsidy of €5,027 for artists and €3,533 for curators to help cover travel expenses, material costs, and living costs. The selected resident must pay a 10% personal contribution, which the fund automatically accounts for in the final subsidy. Higher travel costs for residents based in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application deadline

Submit applications in English by Thursday 27 March 2026, before 16:00 (Dutch time zone) / 11:00 (Caribbean time zone).

Selection

An advisory committee reviews submitted documents and proposes candidates to Think Tanger, which makes the final decision. An interview may be part of the selection process. Processing time may exceed three months.

Terms & conditions

Before submitting an application, review the Residency page for terms and conditions, application procedure, and assessment procedure. Also read the terms and conditions applicable to Mondriaan Fund contributions.