the ECLIPSE
of the century
Beneath the path of totality in Egypt, the Luxor Eclipse Residency brings together artists and researchers for a rare gathering centered around the longest total solar eclipse visible from land in the 21st century.
On August 2, 2027, more than six minutes of totality will pass over Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, darkening one of the most historically and symbolically significant landscapes on Earth.
Residents are invited to create, document, and explore at the very peak of totality beneath one of the rarest celestial events of our lifetime.
The residency takes place from July 30 through August 9, allowing participants time to settle into the landscape before the eclipse and space afterward for creation, reflection, research, and integration.
luxor, egypt
1,001 Nights
10 NIGHTs & 11 days
Participants will stay in a private home with a walled garden less than two miles from the Valley of the Kings, where generations of rulers were entombed within a landscape designed around ideas of death, rebirth, resurrection, and the eternal journey of the soul.
The residency is organized around the concept of Akhet—the ancient Egyptian horizon where heaven and earth meet, where the visible and invisible touch, and where transformation becomes possible.
Rather than prescribing a single interpretation, the residency welcomes diverse perspectives on what an eclipse over the Valley of the Kings might symbolize for our present moment.
Participants are encouraged to develop between one and six works initiated during or inspired by the residency experience. Selected works will be included in a virtual exhibition and archival collection documenting artistic responses to this extraordinary convergence of place, history, and celestial timing.
Valley of the Kings
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Dendera Temple
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Luxor Temple
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Hatshepsut's Temple
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Colossi of Memnon
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Valley of the Kings 𓂀 Dendera Temple 𓉴 Luxor Temple 𓂀 Hatshepsut's Temple 𓉴 Colossi of Memnon 𓂀
Khonsu Temple
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Médinet Habou
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Temple d'Amon
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Monastery of the Martyrs
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Ramesseum
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Khonsu Temple 𓉴 Médinet Habou 𓂀 Temple d'Amon 𓉴 Monastery of the Martyrs 𓂀 Ramesseum 𓉴
Q&A
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Visual art, writing, film, performance, digital, sound, research, avant-garde, multimedia, interdisciplinary.
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The application fee is $22 and supports the time needed to carefully review each application.
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The residency fee is $3300 per participant. It may be paid in full or in three equal installments of $1100.
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A choice between three different eclipse observation locations
A small artistic cohort to safely experience Luxor with
Guidance from a host who has previously traveled through Egypt
Lodging throughout the residency in Luxor
Private shared transportation throughout the residency
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Optional group temple visits and excursion schedules, with the freedom to come and go as desired
Fresh drinking water delivered daily
Sunday dinners
A curated care package featuring eclipse shades, portable water bottles, and other artistic keepsakes
Support with travel logistics and local material sourcing, if needed
Inclusion in our virtual exhibition after the residency
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Airfare to and from Luxor, Egypt
Visa fees and entry requirements (which may vary depending on country of origin)
Personal art materials and production expenses
Meals outside of any planned residency dinners
Personal shopping and independent excursions
Personal insurance (including medical or travel)
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Most travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, but requirements differ by country.
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Group travel in Egypt reduces the need for negotiation, improves navigation in high-traffic areas, and provides added situational awareness in unfamiliar environments.
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You can reach me anytime through the contact page.
