BAF launches 2026 artist residency program in Nicosia

The BAF foundation has launched the second iteration of its Residency: Studio Mentoring Programme 2026 in Nicosia, Cyprus. Running from September 28 to December 18, 2026, the program provides a dedicated space for four selected artists to conduct research, exchange ideas, and develop their artistic practices under professional guidance.

The participating artists are Antreas Kelpis, Elin Yurtdaş, Savvas Gerolemidis, and Yeti. These individuals were chosen by a jury panel that also serves as the program's mentors, consisting of Andreas Stylianou, Elpida Frangeskidou, Maria Loizidou, and Maria Stathi. Throughout the residency, the participants engage in both individual and group sessions to explore new methodologies and address creative questions arising from their work.

This initiative marks the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting emerging artistic voices in the region. By providing time, studio space, and structured mentorship, BAF aims to foster a collaborative environment where individual research evolves through daily dialogue and shared creative activity.