the ECLIPSE
of the century

Beneath the path of totality in Egypt, the Luxor Eclipse Residency brings together artists, filmmakers, writers, and researchers for a rare interdisciplinary gathering.

Timed to coincide with the longest total solar eclipse visible from land in the 21st century, the Luxor Eclipse Residency invites residents to create at the very peak of totality, directly beneath one of the rarest celestial events of our lifetime.

The Luxor Eclipse Residency will take place from July 30, 2027 to August 9, 2027, centered around the historic eclipse on August 2.

With time to settle into the landscape before totality and space afterward for creation and integration, the residency is designed for exploration, artistic production, research, and reflection among temples, ruins, desert landscapes, and the shifting atmosphere of the Nile.

luxor, egypt
1,001 Nights
10 NIGHTs & 11 days

Participants will be staying in West Luxor less than two miles from the Valley of the Kings in a Nubian home with a walled garden. All 8 selected participants will be required to contribute a piece of work to our virtual exhibition.

Our exhibition is centered around the ancient Egyptian concept of the Akhet — the luminous threshold between worlds associated with the horizon, eclipses, rebirth, and the meeting point of earth, sky, and the underworld.

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

  • Visual art, writing, film, performance, digital, sound, research, avant-garde, multimedia, interdisciplinary.

  • The application fee is $22 and supports the time needed to carefully review each application.

  • The residency fee is €3300 per participant. It may be paid in full or in three equal installments of €1100.

    All residency fees must be paid through Wise Payments.

    • 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 throughout 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

    • A curated care package featuring eclipse shades, glass water bottles, and residency keepsakes

    • Support with travel logistics and local material sourcing if needed

    • Inclusion in our virtual exhibition after the residency

    • 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)

  • Most travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, but requirements differ by country.

  • Group travel in Egypt reduces the need for negotiation, improves navigation in high-traffic areas, and provides added situational awareness in unfamiliar environments.

  • You can reach us anytime through our contact page.

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