Top Artist Residencies in Paris
Art history and a vibrant contemporary art scene coexist in Paris, making it an attractive hotspot for creatives. Here are 5 of the best residency programs that could draw you to the French capital.
Since its founding in 1965, Cité internationale des arts has encouraged cross-cultural dialogue and provided a place for artistic exchange in the Marais and Montmartre districts of Paris, France. Cité directly coordinates various residency programs and also hosts residencies in collaboration with partner institutions for artists working in visual arts, music, writing and performing arts.
Duration: Variable
Rewards: Private accommodation, studio and various grants available depending on specific program.
AWARE | Residency for Women and Non-Binary Photographers
In 2023, AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions will launch a new artist-in-residence program in Paris for research on women and non-binary photographers and video artists. Housed in the spectacular Villa Vassilieff, residents will receive access to AWARE’s impressive archive of feminist arts as well as a number of other benefits.
Duration: 3 months
Rewards: 900€ per month, round-trip travel, accommodation, studio, publication and access to archives.
Villa Vassilieff, Chemin du Montparnasse © Margot Montigny
Cannes Film Festival | Résidence du Festival
The Résidence du Festival, facilitated by Cannes Film Festival, welcomes every year a dozen young foreign directors to work on their first or second fictional feature film in Paris. The program lasts four and a half months, split between two sessions.
Duration: 4.5 months
Rewards: 800€ per month, accommodation, free access to Paris cinemas, festival passes and even French lessons.
CENTQUATRE-PARIS | Experimentation, Support, Showcase & Urban Residencies
CENTQUATRE-PARIS is a diverse space for artistic residencies, production and presentation in the 19th arrondissement in Paris. It offers a variety of residency programs focused on the different stages and rhythms of project development.
Duration: Variable
Rewards: Variable, including opportunities for studio space, equipment, facilities and presentation.
Image: CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Art Explora | Solo and Duo Residencies
Since 2021, Art Explora has been collaborating with Cité internationale des arts to host resident artists at their site in Montmartre. Art Explora offers both a solo residency for individual artists or a duo residency for an artist in collaboration with a researcher or scientist, or an artist collective. In both cases, the focus of the residency program is on artistic research and production.
Duration: 3 or 6 months
Rewards: €1,000 per month, round-trip travel, accommodation and workspace
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