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Applications are first checked for eligibility

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A selection panel then considers each eligible application against the programme criteria. Selected applicants will work with the Palestinian Museum to confirm their residency dates and arrange travel, accommodation, and other logistics.

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FAQ


How to apply?
Complete and submit the online BASAR application form by the application deadline.



How does the selection process work?
All applications follow the same process. They are first checked for eligibility. Eligible applications are then considered by a selection panel. The panel takes into account the maturity of the applicant’s practice, the coherence of the residency proposal, the proposal’s relevance to Palestinian cultural narratives and BASAR’s areas of focus, and the applicant’s approach to public engagement and to working within the cultural context in Palestine.

Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview before final decisions are made. All applicants are informed of the result once the process is complete.



What facilities and equipment are available in the studio?
The Museum provides residents with a studio equipped with a worktable for drawing, basic tools and equipment, and a dedicated rest area.



What costs are not covered?
BASAR does not cover:
• costs for accompanying guests, including visas, flights, and local transport
• personal travel or activities outside the residency programme



Who is responsible for visas and travel permissions?
Selected applicants are responsible for securing any visas or travel permissions required for the residency. The Palestinian Museum can provide an invitation or confirmation letter where needed.




Can I bring a partner, children, or other companions with me during the residency?
Partners, children, or other companions are welcome to join you during your stay, but any additional costs, including visas, flights, and local transport, are not covered by the programme.



How can I get in touch if I have questions about the programme?
Please email us at residency@palmuseum.org.


A bench in your name

Leave a lasting mark by funding a custom-designed bench in the Palestinian Museum garden.

These benches, inspired by the Palestinian natural and cultural landscape, are more than a place to rest – they reflect our daily relationship with place, and deepen the sensory and emotional experience of walking through our gardens.

Each bench bears a metal plaque with the donor’s name, creating a permanent presence in our open space and a personal connection with the Museum’s story, setting and vision.

Permanent outdoor exhibition

At the Palestinian Museum, art and nature merge. Our garden hosts 14 permanent artworks by Palestinian artists, and we aim to expand this collection annually.

Each piece is commissioned and reviewed by our art committee – a panel of artists, experts and board members – to ensure artistic integrity, quality and sustainability.

You can contribute by funding a new artwork, dedicated in your name or that of a loved one. Your support strengthens our art collection and secures a lasting presence for Palestinian art in a natural environment.

Plant a tree

Looking for a quiet, personal way to become part of the Palestinian Museum’s story? Sponsor a tree in our beautiful gardens and add your name, or that of a loved one, to our living landscape.

This programme symbolises the organic bond between Palestinians and their land – not as ownership, but as care and belonging. We see our gardens as a living green extension of our cultural spaces, and this is your chance to be part of that.

Learning programmes

As Palestine narratives are marginalised and often excluded from formal education, our programmes are vital for building critical awareness and fortifying collective knowledge against erasure and distortion.

These programmes extend beyond serving children and university students to include teachers, academics and artists. We offer a safe space for critical thinking, experimentation and self-expression, empowering participants to contribute to the production and expansion of knowledge.

Exhibitions

In the face of ongoing attempts to erase Palestine from global awareness – and a continuous war of extermination targeting people, land and memory – our exhibitions are tools of resistance. They offer counter-narratives that challenge distortions or so-called ‘neutral’ depictions of Palestine.
These exhibitions are the Museum’s public face and primary point of engagement. They provide context for the collections, artefacts and artworks, opening up space for critical reflection and meaningful connection.

Join our patrons circle

With an annual recurring gift of $10,000, you’ll join the Museum’s Patrons Council – a community of professionals dedicated to advancing our mission. Patrons enjoy privileged access to our exhibitions and collections and collaborate with the team to share Palestinian knowledge and culture in ways shaped by their expertise.

Join our friends network

With an annual membership fee of $1,000, you become part of a network of individuals committed to building and empowering Palestinian memory and imagination – people who bring liberatory visions to their own communities. This is also an opportunity for young people to empower the Museum against the pressures of conditional funding that threaten our narrative, imagination and vision.

Join our Patrons Circle

With an annual recurring gift of $10,000, you’ll join the Museum’s Patrons Council – a community of professionals dedicated to advancing our mission. Patrons enjoy privileged access to our exhibitions and collections and collaborate with the team to share Palestinian knowledge and culture in ways shaped by their expertise.

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