Ettijahat: Zad Programme for the Mobility of Artists from the Arab Region Residing in Europe 2026
Overview
Ettijahat's Zad Programme is a mobility and communication framework for artists from the Arab region who reside in Europe. It is designed to support the development of artistic and professional trajectories through collaboration with peers and across diverse artistic spaces and platforms. The programme also facilitates engagement with different audiences, enhancing artists' contributions to public life in their cities and countries of residence and work. Zad's support covers all artistic and literary specialisations and is open to individuals of all ages. Examples of supported activities include presenting theatrical works and live performances, concerts at music festivals, streaming films in new cities, organising or joining literary readings, relocating art exhibitions, and sharing residency outcomes. The grant thus enables the tangible realisation and circulation of work, rather than merely subsidising its creation. The programme operates on a rolling basis with no application fee, reflecting an institutional commitment to accessibility and sustained mobility. It is particularly attuned to the logistical and financial barriers that artists from the Arab region may face when seeking to reach audiences and peers across Europe. By supporting both individual artists and groups, Zad acknowledges the collective and collaborative nature of much contemporary practice.