UNDER ONE SKY Production Residency and Collective Exhibition
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A launchpad for cultural regeneration
Zefta Arthouse is a catalytic creative engine rooted in the South of Lebanon, where artists from the South meet artists from the rest of Lebanon and abroad to create, exchange perspectives, and build lasting connections.
Create
Time, space and curatorial care for artists to produce new work, rooted in place.
Exchange
Southern voices in open dialogue with Lebanon and the world.
Connect
Lasting bonds between artists, communities and audiences.
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A space to share your world through your art, and connect with people beyond it.
Four ways art takes root
From quiet studio time to public space, each program brings artists, neighbours and audiences closer to the South of Lebanon.
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Residencies
An ongoing program of research and production residencies for artists based in Lebanon and the region, offering time, space and curatorial care, and connecting artists to place, to local partners and to wider networks.
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Workshops & Community Integration
Hands-on sessions that connect neighbours, artists, schools and community groups, building relationships and making art part of everyday life.
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Public Projects
We support artists to create public-facing projects shaped by place and community. Working with municipalities and local partners, we bring art into everyday life, beyond the exhibition walls.
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Exhibitions
Meaningful opportunities for emerging and under-recognized artists: time, curatorial care and practical support to develop ambitious new work and share it through high-quality presentation.
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DAR ZEFTA FOUNDATION
Zefta Arthouse is embedded in the Dar Zefta ecosystem; an integrated local model of heritage, hospitality, culture, and community development, anchored by Dar Zefta and the Dar Zefta Foundation. This integration creates continuity, audience flow, and long-term place-making capacity.
AN EMBEDDED CULTURAL SETTING
Zefta Arthouse is located approximately 200 metres from Dar Zefta Guesthouse, within the same village fabric and artistic environment. This proximity situates the residency within an existing cultural and social ecosystem, allowing for continuity between artistic practice, community life, and the broader activities of Dar Zefta Foundation, while maintaining the residency’s independence and focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Local and regional artists across disciplines who are interested in place-based practice and community engagement.
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Residencies typically last four to six weeks, depending on the cycle and project scope.
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Zefta Arthouse can host fully funded, co-funded, or self-funded (subsidized) residencies depending on the cycle and partner support. Artists are informed clearly about the conditions of each cycle prior to confirmation.
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Engagement with the local context is optional and artist-aligned; not performative. It may take the form of dialogue, site visits, introductions, or participation in public/community-facing moments.
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Zefta Arthouse is committed to an artist-ready and safe environment, supported by clear safety protocols and a code of care. We prioritize safety, dignity, and clear expectations, including consent and ethics around documentation and public communications.