Artist Residencies in Nicosia

CYENS “Boundary-Crosser” Residency

Nicosia, Cyprus

The Boundary-Crosser is an artist-in-residence programme hosted by the CYENS Centre of Excellence in Nicosia's historic centre, offering artists the opportunity to explore creative intersections with technologists across eight participating research labs. Selected artists collaborate with CYENS researchers to generate artistic work through Creative Placemaking processes while engaging with the local community.

The Pharos Trust

Nicosia, Cyprus

The Pharos Arts Foundation (also referred to as The Pharos Trust) is a non-profit cultural foundation in Nicosia, Cyprus, offering a residency program for artists, musicians, scholars, and composers to create new works, deliver lectures, workshops, and masterclasses. It supports both established and emerging creators from Cyprus and abroad in inspiring surroundings, fostering artistic exchange at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The program is part of broader initiatives including festivals, exhibitions, and the planned Pharos Centre for Art, Culture and Dialogue with accommodation for residents.