StARTing Point Residency Program

Higher Education Scholarships

Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, in collaboration with Abla Art Foundation, is pleased to announce the open call for Egyptian artists under the age of 35 to apply for participation in a group art exhibition to compete for one of nine fully funded “StARTing Point” Art Residencies.

We invite emerging artists to seize this unique opportunity for artistic growth, creative exploration, and professional networking. The residencies will be awarded to outstanding talents selected from participants in the group art exhibition in the following categories:

Art Fields

Printmaking: 3 residencies (each one month)
Painting: 3 residencies (each two months)
Sculpture (all forms): 3 residencies (each three months)

Scholarship Benefits

Full coverage of accommodation and living expenses at Tunis Village, Fayoum
A fully equipped workspace tailored to the artist’s medium
Art supplies and materials
Mentorship and guidance from distinguished Egyptian and international artists
Access to a program of workshops and community-based activities with children and marginalized groups

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Egyptian nationals not older than 35 years
Selected works created during the residency will be acquired by the organizers:
- 3 works from each printmaking resident
- 2 works from each painting resident
- 1 work from each sculpture resident
Artists must acknowledge both Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the Abla Foundation for Arts and Development in any future exhibitions of works produced during the residency
The names of both organizations must also be mentioned in related social media posts
Participation is subject to Sawiris Foundation’s contractual terms and conditions

Application Requirements

Copy of national ID
Recent personal photo
Submission of artworks for the group exhibition (produced within the last two years):
- Printmaking & Painting: 5 works
- Sculpture: 3 works
Portfolio of previous works
CV in both Arabic and English
Short biography in both Arabic and English
Motivation letter in Arabic or English
Mention of any prior experience conducting workshops for children or community-based activities
A proposed idea for a social engagement activity or an art workshop with children

Important Application Instructions

All uploaded files must be named using the selected field (Printmaking / Painting / Sculpture) followed by the applicant’s full name
Each applicant may apply to two different categories at most, with a separate application form required for each field

Application Link

Apply now via the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5CM8X3

Deadline is November 11th, 2025.

You can apply now through the application link. The deadline is 11 November 2026.

Application Link