Art Projects
Art Projects
Art Projects
Public Programs
Public Programs
Public Programs
Saikalis Bay Foundation brings exhibitions to life through engaging public programs, including Talks @ Circolo, live multidisciplinary performances, and curator-led tours. Through its #WeArtCommunity initiative, the Foundation fosters critical dialogue, creative exchange, and shared cultural experiences, connecting artists, audiences, and communities.
Saikalis Bay Foundation brings exhibitions to life through engaging public programs, including Talks @ Circolo, live multidisciplinary performances, and curator-led tours. Through its #WeArtCommunity initiative, the Foundation fosters critical dialogue, creative exchange, and shared cultural experiences, connecting artists, audiences, and communities.
2025
Omar Mismar
Lebanese Artist Residency Award (Gasworks London)
A three-year partnership providing fully funded 11-week residency awards at Gasworks for Lebanese contemporary artists.
First resident Omar Mismar developed "Still My Eyes Water" with fully funded studio space and research support.
2026
Nuvola Camera
Italian Artist Residency Award (Delfina Foundation)
A three-year partnership supporting fully funded 6-week residency terms in London for Italian contemporary artists.
Nuvola Camera is an Italian artist whose paintings explore everyday, overlooked landscapes through a shifting interplay of figuration and abstraction. During her residency at Delfina Foundation from 1 November to 5 December 2026, Camera will develop a new body of smaller paintings and works on paper, drawing inspiration from London through a process of wandering and observation.
2027
Open Call
Lebanese Artist Residency Award (Gasworks London)
An eleven-week, fully funded international residency at Gasworks for early-career contemporary visual artists based in Lebanon, supported by Saikalis Bay Foundation.
Taking place from 7 April to 22 June 2027, the residency provides 24-hour private studio access, accommodation in Gasworks Residency House, return travel, visa coverage, materials budget, living stipend, pastoral care, curatorial support, and an Open Studio presentation.
2025
Omar Mismar
Lebanese Artist Residency Award (Gasworks London)
A three-year partnership providing fully funded 11-week residency awards at Gasworks for Lebanese contemporary artists.
First resident Omar Mismar developed "Still My Eyes Water" with fully funded studio space and research support.
2026
Nuvola Camera
Italian Artist Residency Award (Delfina Foundation)
A three-year partnership supporting fully funded 6-week residency terms in London for Italian contemporary artists.
Nuvola Camera is an Italian artist whose paintings explore everyday, overlooked landscapes through a shifting interplay of figuration and abstraction. During her residency at Delfina Foundation from 1 November to 5 December 2026, Camera will develop a new body of smaller paintings and works on paper, drawing inspiration from London through a process of wandering and observation.
2027
Open Call
Lebanese Artist Residency Award (Gasworks London)
An eleven-week, fully funded international residency at Gasworks for early-career contemporary visual artists based in Lebanon, supported by Saikalis Bay Foundation.
Taking place from 7 April to 22 June 2027, the residency provides 24-hour private studio access, accommodation in Gasworks Residency House, return travel, visa coverage, materials budget, living stipend, pastoral care, curatorial support, and an Open Studio presentation.
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